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.
2,814
Total Teaching Faculty
1,275
Total Full-Time Faculty
9
Number of Clinical Partners
Updated: 8/22/24
Faculty Spotlights
Faculty Spotlight
Women in Medicine and Science - Nipavan Chiamvimonvat, MD
Her goal is to inspire the next generation of cardiovascular investigators, especially women and the underrepresented
Faculty Spotlight
New Research Suggests Synaptic Plasticity is More Autonomous than Previously Thought
Aaron McGee, PhD, and fellow researchers investigated the functions of synaptic plasticity in brain vision circuitry
Faculty Spotlight
Taben Hale, PhD, Named Vice Chair of Basic Medical Sciences and Associate Dean of Graduate Studies
Dr. Hale will continue to elevate the college’s reputation as a leader in translational research and medical education
Faculty Spotlight
Women in Medicine and Science - Roberta I. H. Matern, MD
Dr. Matern aims to inspire physicians to practice in areas in the most need
Faculty Spotlight
Erik Blackwood, PhD: Tackling A New Challenge in Heart Failure
Kinase associated with cancer may hold answers to the mechanisms behind heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
Faculty Spotlight
Women in Medicine and Science - Michelle Huddleston, MD
A champion for equitable access to care, Dr. Huddleston pursued Med-Peds because of its wide spectrum of care
Faculty Spotlight
Women in Medicine and Science - Tanya Kalin, MD, PhD
Dr. Kalin develops novel therapeutic approaches for chronic lung diseases, including cancer, to improve patients’ outcomes
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
News
News
Allen M. Kaplan, MD, Donates His Rare Book Collection to U of A Health Sciences Library
Collection on display in the library for future physicians to draw inspiration from
News
CATalyst Chat Focuses on the Fundamentals of Hearing Loss
Dr. Ebenezer Yamoah discussed how hearing loss occurs, as well as the current therapies being researched
News
American Society for Microbiology News
A 2024 McKinsey report found that women spend 25% more time in "poor health" compared to men, due, in part, to diagnostic...
News
Faculty and Students Honored at College’s Phoenix Med Awards
Members of the college were recognized for their outstanding leadership and achievements
News
10th Annual ABRC-Flinn Research Conference Serves as a Forum for Research Discovery and Innovation
Diverse talks showcased the array of research being done in Arizona to address pressing health care needs
News
New Cohort of Gold Humanism Honor Society Inductees Announced
Students, faculty and residents who have demonstrated exemplary humanism inducted into the GHHS
News
Inaugural Research Week Showcases Research from Students, Residents, Faculty and Community Partners
Research methods, discoveries and innovations spotlighted through the week-long series of events
Events
Staff
Quarterly economic and market update
July 9, 2025 | 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Hear from the experts in our Wealth Chief Investment Office about key drivers of the markets and economy that are impacting investors.
Staff
Webinar: Ask CAPTRUST: The Annuity Product for You
July 16, 2025 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Participants will learn how to evaluate annuity products; how to assess costs, risks, and benefits; and how to determine if an annuity is a good fit for their retirement income strategy.
Community
Class of 2029 White Coat Ceremony
July 18, 2025 | 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
The white coat is a symbol of dedication and commitment to becoming a compassionate and competent physician
Faculty
Welcome Back Breakfast
July 18, 2025 | 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Join the Office of the Dean and the Office of Health Care Advancement as we celebrate the start of the new academic year!
Staff
Steps to Secure Your Retirement Income
August 12, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
A critical checkpoint for anyone halfway down the road to retirement. We’ll cover successful money management, how to juggle competing financial demands and retirement-saving strategies that can help put you on the path to lifelong financial security.
Staff
Webinar: Ask CAPTRUST: Should You Kind of Retire?
August 20, 2025 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Participants will learn about the financial and lifestyle benefits of partial retirement, as well as tips for negotiating flexible work arrangements with their employer.
Staff
Leverage Your Parenting Style: Understanding and Adapting Your Approach
August 28, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
This workshop will help you identify your most used parenting style, learn how to incorporate other approaches when needed, and recognize which styles should be avoided.
Staff
Divorced with Children: Successful Co-Parenting Through Family Transition
September 23, 2025 | 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
This workshop will help you learn how to communicate the news to your children and develop strategies to navigate this challenging process successfully for everyone involved.
Faculty
5 Years of Innovation in Translational Cardiovascular Research
September 24, 2025 | 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Heart of Discovery: Celebrating 5 Years of Innovation in Translational Cardiovascular Research