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 2,500 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.
2,963
Total Teaching Faculty
1,283
Total Full-Time Faculty
9
Number of Clinical Partners
Updated: 3/4/26
Faculty Spotlights
Faculty Spotlight
College Welcomes Inaugural Division Chief of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Niraj R. Chavan, MD, MPH, is nationally recognized for advancing maternal health
Faculty Spotlight
College Appoints Inaugural Chair of Urology
Dr. Jennifer T. Anger specializes in female pelvic medicine and trauma/reconstruction
Faculty Spotlight
Iannis E. Adamopoulos, DPhil, Joins the Department of Internal Medicine as Vice Chair of Research
Dr. Adamopoulos has long studied how autoimmunity and inflammation lead to other diseases
Faculty Spotlight
Peipei Ping, PhD, Joins the College as Chair of Biomedical Informatics
A leader in data-driven medicine, Dr. Ping brings decades of exceptional experience to the college
Faculty Spotlight
Ruth Franks Snedecor, MD, Appointed Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education
A longtime faculty member, Dr. Franks is hospitalist who teaches residents and medical students
Faculty Spotlight
Sriram Iyengar, PhD, Named Fellow of American Medical Informatics Association
He was recognized as an AMIA Fellow for his contributions to informatics, resilience research and mentorship
Faculty Spotlight
College Welcomes Ebrahim Talaee, PhD, as New Assistant Dean for Assessment and Evaluation
Dr. Talaee specializes in assessment, evaluation, data visualization, analytics and continuous quality improvement
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
News
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Jesse Selber, MD, MPH, Named Chair of Surgery
Dr. Selber's work has set new standards in reconstructive care
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Women in Medicine and Science – Bethany Eiseler, MD
Advancing palliative care through earlier integration
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Julie E. Bauman, MD, MPH, Joins the College as Inaugural Chair of Interdisciplinary Oncology
Dr. Bauman is renowned for her work in both the treatment and prevention of head and neck cancer
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Women in Medicine and Science – Abha Singh, MD
Using ultrasound imaging to shape the future of rheumatology
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Women in Medicine and Science: Extraordinary Leaders Fueling the Future of Medicine
Meet exceptional faculty who are leading in medicine and driving discovery in their respective fields
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College Expands Drug Discovery across Translational Biomedicine
College welcomes Dr. Manish Jain, who is renowned in the field of G protein-coupled receptor drug discovery
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A Common Medication May Ease a Neglected Trio: Nightmares, Unrefreshing Sleep and Headaches
Student-led study offers the first systematic look at pregabalin for nightmares, with promising, though preliminary, results
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New Breakthrough in Precision Psychiatry Helps with Accurate Diagnoses and Personalized Treatments for Mood Disorders
Study highlights how blood biomarker testing can create a pathway for accurate treatments
Events
Faculty
Women in Medicine and Science Annual Fall Networking Event
September 22, 2026 | 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Celebrating the intersection of art, medicine and science
Staff
CAPTRUST education session. Solve Your Financial Puzzle
September 22, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Together we will look at how to navigate varying financial goals. From savings and budgeting to home buying, college and retirement planning.
Staff
The Aging Conversation
September 23, 2026 | 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM
This session takes on one of caregiving's most meaningful opportunities with a story-centered approach, practical starters, and the confidence to begin before a crisis forces the timing.
Current Students
Food Trucks on Campus
September 23, 2026 | 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
The campus will host weekly food trucks on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Staff
QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training
September 24, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Learn to recognize the warning signs of suicide and to question, persuade, and refer someone to help
Current Students
Celebrating 6 Years of Innovation in Translational Cardiovascular Research at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
September 24, 2026 | 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate our 6th year of innovation in Translational Cardiovascular Research at U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix.
Staff
Community Resources for Children with Challenging Behaviors
September 24, 2026 | 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
This workshop covers what community resources are available, including agencies and providers who work with children on behavioral skills
Current Students
Coffee Trucks on Campus
September 24, 2026 | 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
The campus will host weekly food trucks on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Faculty
Neuroscience Research in Progress (& Pizza) Seminar CTS 696N
September 25, 2026 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Dynamic changes in tau post-translational modifications during healthy and neurodegenerative aging reveal early tau alterations