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
Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Receives HEED Award for Fifth Time
The goal of the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix is to train physicians to provide equality health care to...
News
Doublet Maintenance Therapy Does Not Outperform Monotherapy in Ovarian Cancer
Bradley Monk, MD, a professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix's Department of Obstetrics &...
News
Arizona Longtime Couple Offers Advice on How to Make 'a Successful and Healthy Marriage'
Robert Kravetz, MD, FACP, MACG, a gastroenterologist and clinical professor of Internal Medicine and Bioethics and Medical...
News
Faculty Reception Welcomes 16 New Researchers to the College
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix hosted a reception to introduce the new scientists to more than 100...
News
State of the College Emphasizes College’s Contributions to Health Care in Arizona
Dean Fredric Wondisford, MD, MS, MBA, used his State of the College address to highlight the successes of the previous year...
News
Conference Highlights the Value and Impact of Providing Simulation-Based Education in Health Care
SIM 2024 taught health care professionals from across the country best practices for running an effective simulation center
News
New Therapeutic Target for Cardiac Arrhythmias Emerges
Research shows potential of new platform for testing of structural-based drug designs for cardiac arrhythmias
News
Women in Medicine and Science - Karyne Vinales, MD
Dr. Vinales partners with patients to manage metabolic conditions and be healthy
Events
Staff
Webinar: 'Recognizing Early Signs of Mental Health Concerns in Older Children'
December 3, 2024 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
In this webinar hosted by Life and Work Connections, Laqwanda Roberts-Buckley, mental health and wellness specialist, will share and discuss how to identify early signs of mental health concerns in children 9-15 years old.
Faculty
Special Joint Seminar: Department of Basic Medical Sciences & Translational Cardiovascular Research Center
December 3, 2024 | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Targeting Fibroblast Activation to Treat Cardiac Fibrosis
Staff
Creating a Care Plan
December 4, 2024 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
This workshop aims to provide various approaches, ideas, and interactive sessions to address our unique caregiving challenges.
Staff
Helpful Anchors To Navigate Compassion Fatigue
December 4, 2024 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Helping and supporting others can be a wonderful experience that can uplift us daily. However, at times, helping others can pull on us in a way that drains us or causes burnout, leading to compassion fatigue. This workshop takes a closer look at compassion fatigue and how implementing some anchors may help us regain balance.
Current Students
College of Medicine - Phoenix Holiday Celebration
December 4, 2024 | 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Dean Fred and Dean Sharma invite students, staff and faculty to celebrate the holiday season with cookies, punch and egg nog...
Faculty
Seventh Annual reimagine Health Research Symposium
December 11, 2024 | 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM
The 7th Annual reimagine Health Research Symposium will focus on artificial intelligence in medical practice and research
Faculty
Department of Translational Neurosciences Seminar
December 11, 2024 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Natural-based therapies for protection against aminoglycoside-induced hearing loss
Staff
Webinar: 'Recognizing Early Signs of Mental Health Concerns in Older Children'
January 15, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
In this webinar hosted by Life and Work Connections, Laqwanda Roberts-Buckley, mental health and wellness specialist, will share and discuss how to identify early signs of mental health concerns in children 9-15 years old.
Staff
Understanding the Rollercoaster of Anxiety at Work
January 16, 2025 12:00 PM | January 1, 2025 1:00 PM
Anxiety is a common emotion that we may experience every day. The impact it has on our day-to-day lives varies, and so does our response. In this workshop, we’ll break down the ups & downs of anxiety and how to better understand it to act.