Mission Statement

The mission of the Office of Health Care Advancement is to provide pathways for the recruitment and retention of trainees who seek to serve the people of Arizona; to provide education that gives the tools to faculty, trainees, and staff to deliver the best care to all patients; and support research that advances knowledge and application for improved community health outcomes and reduction of preventable disease. To facilitate this, connecting with community both inside the University of Arizona and building partnerships with community-based organizations is central to understanding the evolving needs of patients to advance health care for all.

Vision Statement

The vision of the Office of Health Care Advancement is a physician workforce equipped to provide the best health care to all Arizonans.

College of Medicine – Phoenix Land Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Phoenix being home to the Ak-Chin Indian Community, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Gila River Indian Community, and Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. The University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships and community service.