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
Protein Homeostasis May Hold the Key to More Successful Treatment of Heart Disease
Dr. Doroudgar exploring the link between the regulation of protein homeostasis and improved heart health
News
Dr. Shenfeng Qiu’s Research Links Intellectual Disability with Protein Mutation
Dr. Qiu, alongside a team of researchers, received a grant award for research on intellectual disability with PRMT9 mutation
News
ArMA's Inaugural Heartbeat Gala Recognizes Four Members of College’s Faculty
These awards recognize the achievements of the exemplary physicians in Arizona
News
Anthropology Provides Backbone to Glowacka’s Work
Assistant professor lays solid foundation for future health-care providers through her teaching of anatomy
Events
Current Students
Global Health at the Crossroads: The Ethics of Humanitarian Aid
July 26, 2024 | 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Explore the ethical considerations and best practices in providing humanitarian aid in global health context
Staff
CAPTRUST: Retirement Income Withdrawal Strategies
August 21, 2024 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
This webinar will teach you about various withdrawal strategies, such as the 4-percent rule and required minimum distributions (RMDs). You will also learn how to roll over your retirement savings into an individual retirement account (IRA) or leave it in your employer-sponsored plan.
Staff
Nutrition Over 50
August 28, 2024 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Whether caring for ourselves or others, this presentation will offer "food for thought" or considerations for our nutritional needs as we age.
Staff
Stress Management Making It Work For You
September 5, 2024 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
The phrase stress management is a term that many of us have heard time after time again. Yet, how many of us know how to tailor stress management to fit our individual lives? In this presentation, we explore ways to take stress management from a generalize term to something that works specifically for you.
Employees
QPR Gatekeeper Training
September 10, 2024 | 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Help save a life with three simple steps. Just as people trained in CPR help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and to question, persuade, and refer someone to help.
Staff
The Importance of Rough & Tumble Play
September 10, 2024 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join us to learn how to safely facilitate and promote this key developmentally helpful activity.
Staff
Medical and Mental Health Advance Care Directives
September 12, 2024 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
As we go through these papers, we will discuss ways to manage conversations about caregiving and ensure that the documents are filled out correctly.
Staff
Supporting Employee Well-being: What Can You Do As A Manager
September 17, 2024 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
This session will discuss practical ways to demonstrate to employees that you and your organization support their well-being.
Staff
Working Adult’s Nutrition Primer
September 18, 2024 | 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
We will discuss how to estimate your calorie needs, the types of foods you should eat to get needed nutrients and how to eat healthy at work.