The Office of Faculty Affairs and Career Development 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.
2,701
Total Teaching Faculty
1,166
Total Full-Time Faculty
9
Number of Clinical Partners
Updated: 4/17/23
Faculty Spotlights
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...
Faculty Spotlight
Women in Medicine and Science – Jennifer Preston, MD, FACS
Dr. Preston is training the next generation of surgeons using the latest technological advancements in the field
Faculty Spotlight
Women in Medicine and Science – Laura Mercer, MD, MBA, MPH
Dr. Mercer works to alleviate the inequities in women’s health care
Faculty Spotlight
Women in Medicine and Science – Stephanie Briney, DO
Dr. Briney hopes to better prepare medical students for their diverse careers in clinical practice
Faculty Spotlight
Women in Medicine and Science – Irene Alexandraki, MD, MPH
Dr. Alexandraki hopes to further advance the culture of inclusive excellence at the college
Faculty Spotlight
Women in Medicine and Science – Sharry Veres, MD, MHSM
Dr. Veres is addressing the primary care physician shortage through innovative solutions
Faculty Spotlight
Women in Medicine and Science – Joyce K. Lee-Iannotti, MD
Dr. Lee-Iannotti helps patients improve their brain function and overall health by getting a good night’s sleep
News
News
In Business Magazine
Phoenix Children’s and UArizona Research Institute Created to Bolster Pediatric Cures, Treatments
News
Alumni Profile: Robert Bina, MD
A late bloomer to medical school, neurosurgeon now serves as a professor at his alma mater
News
Dr. Rebecca Fisher receives Excellence in DEI Award
She was honored with the Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award by the American Association for Anatomy
News
Postdoctoral Researcher One of Four Recipients of the Inaugural ExCEL Scholar Award for Cancer Research
Nicole Jimenez, PhD, recognized for her investigations of gynecologic, cervical and endometrial cancers
News
Arizona Physician Podcast
Dean Guy Reed on Expanding Residency Slots at the College of Medicine – Phoenix
News
City Sun Times
OAR, AZDHS Praise Addition of Naloxone Kits in Automated External Defibrillator Boxes
Events
Alumni and Friends
Research Office for Medical Education Monthly Journal Club
June 22, 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
Invest Confidently for Your Future
June 22, 2023 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Define your savings goals, build an investment plan and manage it
Staff
Identify and Prioritize Your Savings Goals
July 12, 2023 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Learn how to save for each goal and create steps for saving
Employees
Modern-Day Mindfulness
July 26, 2023 | 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM
This lecture will walk you through the art of mindfulness
Staff
Attention to Detail: Financial Finishing Touches for Women
August 10, 2023 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Ways women can help stay in control of wealth, financial planning investment and asset allocation strategies
Staff
Live Q&A – How to Plan for Income You’ll need in Retirement
August 30, 2023 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Learn how to create a retirement income plan and explore the risks that can impact it
Staff
Mini-Health Screening
August 31, 2023 | 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Regular preventative health screenings help prevent disease through early detection
Staff
Prostate On-Site Project
September 6, 2023 7:00 AM | September 26, 2023 11:00 AM
Receive a confidential prostate cancer screening free of charge
Staff
The Starting Line: Why and How Retirement Savings Begins Now
September 13, 2023 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Get ahead of your retirement savings with some tools and information you can use right now