The Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs is committed to developing a vibrant, engaged, diverse community of faculty. The office provides current and prospective faculty, administrative personnel, department chairs and college leaders with information and resources.
The College utilizes over 2,000 faculty — both on-campus and volunteer community physicians and scientists — who provide their skills, expertise and time to train the next generation of physicians. Our faculty share a strong commitment to:
- Inspire and provide excellence in the teaching of our medical students;
- Evidenced-based outcomes to accelerate research into practice;
- Dedicated service and advocacy to improve health outcomes for the communities served.
Faculty Affairs
- Apply for academic title with the UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.
- Get involved with UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix education and research.
- Connect with current faculty.
- Access resources and tools for prospective and current faculty.
Career Development
- Navigate career progression.
- Sharpen your academic and research skills.
- Improve your teaching practice.
- Develop your leadership competency.
2,706
Total Teaching Faculty
1,193
Total Full-Time Faculty
9
Number of Clinical Partners
Updated: 10/30/23
Faculty Spotlights
Faculty Spotlight
Women to Watch in Medicine and Science – Kristen Renner, PhD
For amateur to professional athletes, Dr. Renner is working to make sports injuries more preventable than inevitable
Faculty Spotlight
Frank J. Rybicki, MD, PhD, Appointed Chair of the Department of Radiology
A renowned diagnostic radiologist, Dr. Rybicki specializes in cardiovascular imaging and 3D printing
Faculty Spotlight
Women to Watch in Medicine and Science – Carla C. Allan, PhD
To best serve patients struggling with mental health, Dr. Allan is developing adaptable intervention strategies
Faculty Spotlight
Shakaib Rehman, MD, Named VA’s Designated Education Officer of the Year
Dr. Rehman is a champion of teachers of health professions trainees
Faculty Spotlight
Women to Watch in Medicine and Science – Vasudha L. Bhavaraju, MD
As an expert in medical education, Dr. Bhavaraju enjoys engaging with and guiding the next generation of physicians
Faculty Spotlight
Women to Watch in Medicine and Science – Maa-Ohui Quarmyne, MD
Dr. Quarmyne strives to provide equity in health care for adults with sickle cell disease
Faculty Spotlight
Alumni Profile: Kelley T. Saunders, MD
Her mother’s battle with breast cancer inspired her career pivot to medicine
Faculty Spotlight
Women in Medicine and Science – Donna L. Holland, MD, FACP, FAAP
Dr. Holland seeks to eliminate barriers to equitable health care and to train the her physicians to continue that mission
Faculty Spotlight
Women in Medicine and Science – Yasmin Alishahi, MD, FACG
Dr. Alishahi finds purpose in helping veteran patients with GI disorders and teaching the next generation of...
News
News
College hosts 5th Annual Research Resource Open House
Researchers from Phoenix and Tucson come together to show new research methods and network
News
Women to Watch in Medicine and Science - Rachel Mariani, MD
Dr. Mariani embraces paradigm shift in the practice of pathology to better serve patients’ needs
News
Women to Watch in Medicine and Science – Shirin Doroudgar, PhD
Dr. Doroudgar studies molecular mechanisms to help discover new treatments for cardiovascular diseases
Events
Faculty
Women in Medicine and Science Fall Networking Event
November 29, 2023 | 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Save the date for the Women in Medicine and Science Executive Committee 6th Annual Fall Networking Event
Staff
Not Your Parents High Blood Pressure
November 29, 2023 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Learn the risk factors of high blood pressure and how to detect it early through regular health screenings
Current Students
Flinn Foundation Buffmire Lecture with James Stoller, MD, MS
November 30, 2023 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Crafting Your Ideal Career in Medicine with James Stoller, MD, MS
Faculty
Joint Grand Rounds with James Stoller, MD, MS
November 30, 2023 | 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Developing Health Care Leaders with James Stoller, MD, MS
Community
Center for Clinical Skills and Assessment Pediatric Doctoring Event
December 5, 2023 1:30 PM | December 6, 2023 3:30 PM
A pediatric doctoring event for second-year medical students to practice clinical skills
Staff
Joy (yes, Joy!) in Caregiving
December 5, 2023 | 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
This virtual event will allow us to share the creative ways we live in the moment of caregiving
Alumni and Friends
Research Office for Medical Education Monthly Journal Club
December 7, 2023 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
The Journal Club is an opportunity to learn more about medical education research across the continuum
Staff
Lifetime Income: Market Proof Your Retirement
December 7, 2023 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
TIAA can help you understand how to create a diversified retirement income plan that protects you
Employees
Burnout & Motivation Part 2: Beating Burnout - Rediscover Your Why
December 13, 2023 | 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM
Take some time to remember what brought you to where you are, and why you are continuing to move forward