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
Primary Care Physician Workforce Development Summit Addressed Current Challenges
Summit presented issues and solutions for primary care physicians in the state of Arizona
News
Arizona Daily Sun
Study Links Vaginal Microbiomes to Higher Cervical Cancer Rates among Native American Women
News
Arizona Physician
More than a Business: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix is Safeguarding a Community
News
Becker's Healthcare Podcast
Dr. Stewart Goldman, Chair of the Department of Child Health at the U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix
News
Medical Economics
Arizona Invests in Program to Help Reduce the Critical Shortage of Primary Physicians
Events
Staff
Place and Spaces: "Assisted Living" Options
March 11, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Assisted living communities or residences allow a person to continue living independently while receiving minimal to maximum assistance with chronic health conditions, mobility or cognitive issues. This presentation will define assisted living and some creative and affordable options that may be available.
Staff
Reimagining Retirement: Holistic Cognitive Health
March 11, 2025 | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
The series is geared toward faculty and staff in higher education who are contemplating retirement or who are already retired and is designed to help attendees to clarify their goals and understand the changes that occur during life’s next chapter.
Staff
Nutrition Scope of Perimenopause and Menopause
March 12, 2025 | 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Find out how nutrition and physical activity can support this process and make the change a bit more palatable.
Faculty
Translational Cardiovascular Research Center Monthly Seminar Series
March 12, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Speaker: Sanford Bernstein, PhD; Distinguished Professor, Department of Biology, San Diego State University
Staff
Works in Progress & Pizza Seminars (WIPPS)
March 14, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Novel gene discovery methods for neurodevelopmental disorders
Staff
Ask Fidelity - Helping your teen on their financial journey
March 18, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Together we will discuss good money habits and skills on saving, spending and investing and exploring ways to talk about finances with your teens.
Staff
Working on Empty: How Burnout Impacts You as a Manager or Supervisor
March 19, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
In this presentation, we are reviewing how burnout impacts managers and supervisors as well as discuss 6 ways to refill their tanks when working on “E”.
Staff
Mini-Health Screening
March 19, 2025 | 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
This 20-minute general screening is available to benefits-eligible employees at no cost once per calendar year.
Staff
"Paws" for a Study Break. Therapy dogs at the library
March 20, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Take a break from studying to visit a therapy dog at the library.