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How the College is Giving Back
We are living in an is an unprecedented time — one that has upended many aspects of our lives. Although COVID-19 has disrupted many of our norms, it is also demonstrating the irreplaceable role and value of physicians in healing, discovering new therapies and educating the public.
Our medical students and faculty recognize the importance of that role and have taken it upon themselves to give back in any way they can.
Through community outreach, grassroots efforts and new innovations, representatives from the College of Medicine – Phoenix have tackled this challenge head on.
COVID-19 Student Service Corps (CSSC)
Supporting Arizona health systems, as well as their patients, the workforce and communities facing the COVID-19 pandemic
Students Taking Initiative
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Medical Students Experience Rural Medicine as a Career
New Rural Health Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship is designed to address the physician shortage in rural areas
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Medical Students Teach Life Saving Lessons to Expecting Teenage Mothers
New Hope Teen Pregnancy program pivoted to virtual education to serve expecting mothers during the pandemic
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Medical Students Explore Efficacy of Potential COVID-19 Therapeutic
Perspective analyzes the clinical and historical information available on Convalescent Plasma Transfusion
Covid-19
COVID-19 Student Services Corps Operation Pegasus
COVID-19 Student Service Corps gathers thousands of pounds of supplies to help the Native American community
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Medical Students Partner with South Korea to Deliver Supplies to the Navajo Nation
More than 10,000 N95 masks and 3.9 tons of supplies were donated on Memorial Day weekend
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UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Students Help Community During COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 Student Service Corps aims to support local health systems, patients and communities
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Medical Students Tackle Ethical Questions Raised by Pandemic
Medical students learn how to think through ethical issues of providing care during a pandemic
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Thirty New Phoenix Physicians Graduate Early to Battle COVID-19
Young doctors-in-training choose to forgo traditional commencement to help the health care community with the pandemic
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Future Diagnostic Radiologist Eager to Help With Coronavirus Response
Early graduate will help staff statewide hotline
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Early Graduation Allows Medical Student to Help Staff Coronavirus Hotline
Shannon Wheeler wants to help community deal with pandemic
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Medical Student Veronica So Graduates Early to Serve the State During Coronavirus Pandemic
So will move to Nashville in June to begin residency training
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Medical Student Bridget Ralston Graduates Early to Address Physician Shortage During Coronavirus Pandemic
Ralston will volunteer with health hotline before residency begins at UA College of Medicine – Phoenix
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Future Family Medicine Physician Eager to Help With Coronavirus Response
Early graduate will help staff statewide hotline
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Medical Student Who Wants to Specialize in Infectious Diseases Steps in to Assist with Coronavirus Response
Shanan Immel is already answering statewide COVID-19 hotline
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Medical Student Kyle Howarth Graduates Early to Begin Serving During Coronavirus Pandemic
Howarth will move to Texas in June to begin residency training
Ask a Doc: The Coronavirus
Gary Kirkilas, DO, outlines his concerns about holiday travel with kids
Gina Touch, PhD, discusses concerns about mental health and the holidays
Preethy Kaibara, MD, shares concerns about pandemic weight gain and provides tips for healthy eating
Farshad Fani Marvasti, MD, MPH, discusses COVID-19 and the safety of traveling during the holidays
Lisa Grimaldi, MD, Candace Engelhardt, MD, and Claire Bowey, MD, answer common questions about COVID-19's effects on children
When Should You Go to the Emergency Room?
What People with Pre-existing Pulmonary Conditions Need to Know to Protect Themselves From COVID-19
Dr. Bachini answers back-to-school questions regarding the mental health of children
Is It Safe to Receive Packages During the Coronavirus Outbreak?
Common Questions about the Coronavirus
What People With Heart Issues Need to Know about COVID-19
Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen to Treat Fever Associated with the Novel Coronavirus? A Physician Weighs In
Pediatrician discusses what parents need to know about the expected rise in pediatric drowning cases
Dr. Kirkilas shares his back-to-school advice to help keep your child safe during the pandemic
Can a Poor Diet Increase Risk of Contracting Coronavirus?
Pregnancy During the Coronavirus Outbreak: What You Need to Know
Coping with Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Community Engagement
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UArizona Health Sciences Researchers to Study Long COVID as Part of National Collaborative
The NIH RECOVER Initiative aims to identify risks contributing to post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection
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Women in Medicine Fighting COVID-19: Marilyn Glassberg, MD
Dr. Glassberg discusses research and community work on COVID-19
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Women in Medicine Fighting COVID-19: Dr. Hillier and Dr. Pressley
Program helps connect patients with unmet needs during COVID-19 with resources
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Women in Medicine Fighting COVID-19: Claire Bowey, MD
Dr. Bowey helps community through pandemic by transitioning clinic to COVID center
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Physicians Gather Supplies to Help Their Patients in the Navajo Nation
Residents, faculty and students gather donations to support the Native American territory
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UA College of Medicine – Phoenix Faculty Member Helps Local Restaurants and Homeless Seniors During COVID-19
Labor of love between two friends sparks generosity
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Medical Students Bring Supplies to Rural Arizona
Students inspired by need of Navajo Nation residents during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Medical Students Make Masks to Help Protect Physicians on Frontlines of Coronavirus Pandemic
Medical students at the college are donating handmade masks to local hospitals
Clinical Care
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The Lung Detective: Identifying a New COVID-19 Protocol
Dr. Glassberg's study has made predicting adverse outcomes in patients with COVID-19 more achievable
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Women in Medicine Fighting COVID-19: Elise Barney, DO
Dr. Barney provides care to patients with kidney failure from COVID-19
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Women in Medicine Fighting COVID-19: Nathalie Zeitouni, MD
Dermatologists provide recommendations for treating skin cancer during pandemic
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Women in Medicine Fighting COVID-19: Linda Nelson, MD, PhD
Dr. Nelson discusses how her practice has changed due to the pandemic
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Women in Medicine Fighting COVID-19: Suma Rao, MD
Dr. Rao discusses her work in improving NICU protocols during COVID-19
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Women in Medicine Fighting COVID-19: Natasha Bhuyan, MD
Natasha Bhuyan, MD, discusses experience during COVID-19 pandemic
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Women in Medicine Fighting COVID-19: Drs. Hale, Herbst-Kralovetz and Mahnert
Highly collaborative research project analyzes COVID-19 pandemic, stress and pregnancy
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Women in Medicine Fighting COVID-19: Denege Ward-Wright, MD
Denege Ward-Wright, MD, has led the way in helping the hospital set-up inpatient telehealth visits
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Women in Medicine Fighting COVID-19: Shaghayegh Abdollahi, MD
Physician hopes to provide hospitalized patient with diabetes autonomy over care
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Women in Medicine Fighting COVID-19: Jessica Leigh Anderson, MD
Emergency medicine physician shares experience of working on frontlines while pregnant
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Women in Medicine Fighting COVID-19: Ruth Franks Snedecor, MD
Dr. Franks volunteers time advising school district during pandemic
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Women in Medicine Fighting COVID-19: Christina Bergin, MD
In addition to seeing patients, Dr. Bergin focuses on improving medical education during pandemic
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Women in Medicine Fighting COVID-19: Jennifer O’Hea, MD
Physician who provides care to critically ill patients discusses her work and research
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Women in Medicine and Science Month: College Recognizes Remarkable Women Fighting COVID-19
College highlights the work of women faculty members throughout the month of September
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Researchers to Develop Device to Accurately and Quickly Detect COVID-19
UA scientists to build a prototype for COVID-19 testing by September 2020
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UArizona Aims to Provide Rapid Tests for Individuals Exposed to Biothreats and Pathogens, Such as COVID-19
UArizona researchers to develop device for easy, quick and accurate detection of pathogens and biothreats
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Statewide Study to Increase Understanding of Susceptibility to COVID-19 and Recovery Complications
Research to better understand susceptibility to infection and the health implications of COVID-19
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Medical Students and Physicians Develop New Ways to Protect Health Providers
Medical students and physicians at the college creating innovative strategies to better protect health care professionals
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Two-way Texting System Launched to Provide Information and Gather Data on Coronavirus in Arizona
Texting app will address a critical lack of local data about the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic
Provider Support
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Women in Medicine Fighting COVID-19: Clarimar Borrero-Mejias, MD
Pediatric neurologist co-authors article advocating for best practices and education on COVID-19
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Women in Medicine Fighting COVID-19: Mara Windsor, DO
Emergency medicine physician dedicated to supporting the well-being of physicians during COVID-19
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Volunteers Evaluate Quality of COVID-19 Research for Policy Makers and Providers
Medical students, physicians and scientists create COVID-19 literature surveillance team
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Art and Humanities Bring Community Together During Pandemic
Campus uses art to help relieve stress and create joy during coronavirus outbreak