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
First-of-Its-Kind Cancer Therapy Targets ‘Undruggable’ Protein Interaction
Phoenix scientists pioneer a new cancer therapy by disrupting a protein link that helps tumors survive and spread
News
Societal Stressors Shown to Have Serious Impact on Heart Health
High blood pressure, obesity, sleep apnea and diabetes all potential consequences for those effected by their environment
News
Arizona Academic Family Medicine Innovation Conference Showcased Innovations and Goals for Improving Primary Care in Arizona
Third annual conference welcomed the medical community to discuss pressing issues in primary care
News
Jennifer Hartmark-Hill, MD, Honored at the ArMA Health Care Awards
Dr. Hartmark-Hill received the Distinguished Service Award, the organization’s highest honor
News
Steven Brown, MD, Honored for His Exceptional Leadership
Dr. Brown received the Nikitis J. Zervanos Outstanding Program Director award
News
Innovative Therapy Shows Promise in Reversing Lung Scarring in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Researchers develop FN-2012, a novel treatment that could transform the management of IPF and other fibrotic diseases
News
Tyler Gallo, PharmD, Receives ABRC Grant on Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia
Study seeks to detect people at risk for immune reactions to heparin products
Events
Researchers
U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix Research Week
May 5, 2025 12:00 PM | May 9, 2025 2:00 PM
The college will be hosting the first Research Week showcasing multiple research events between May 5 – 9
Staff
Ask Fidelity - Understanding the Basics of Social Security
May 6, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Social Security may be an important income source for retirement. Learn about key Social Security claiming ages and how your benefit is calculated, so you can better understand the choices.
Faculty
General Faculty Meeting
May 7, 2025 | 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
All University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix faculty are invited to attend
Staff
CAPTRUST Advice Virtual Session
May 7, 2025 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Take advantage of this opportunity to receive personalized, no-cost financial guidance tailored to your retirement goals.
Employees
QPR Gatekeeper Training
May 8, 2025 | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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
CAPTRUST Advice Virtual Session
May 8, 2025 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Take advantage of this opportunity to receive personalized, no-cost financial guidance tailored to your retirement goals.
Community
Class of 2025 Convocation Ceremony
May 12, 2025 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Commencement marks a student's transition from the classroom to practicing medicine
Staff
Food and Mood
May 14, 2025 | 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
We will cover the types of foods and physical activity that help create a better mood, fight depression, and just make us feel better.
Staff
"Paws" for a Study Break. Therapy dogs at the library
May 15, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Take a break from studying to visit a therapy dog at the library.