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.
2,650
Total Teaching Faculty
1,151
Total Full-Time Faculty
9
Number of Clinical Partners
Updated: 5/23/22
Faculty Spotlights
Faculty Spotlight
Women in Medicine and Science - Rachael Smith, DO
Rachael Smith, DO, is a clinical assistant professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Arizona College of...
Faculty Spotlight
Women in Medicine and Science - Davinder Singh, MD
A clinical associate professor of Child Health, Dr. Singh is the division chief of Plastic Surgery at PCH
Faculty Spotlight
Women in Medicine and Science - Mandi D. Conway, MD, FACS
Dr. Conway is the interim chair of the Department of Ophthalmology
Faculty Spotlight
Women in Medicine and Science - Nilda L. Franco, MD
A clinical assistant professor at the college, Dr. Franco leads the Division of Hospital Medicine at Banner – UMC Phoenix
Faculty Spotlight
Women in Medicine and Science - Sophia Williams, MD, MPH
Clinical associate professor at the college specializes in pulmonary medicine at Phoenix Children's Hospital
Faculty Spotlight
Women in Medicine and Science - Lisa M. Grimaldi, MD
Dr. Grimaldi is a staff physician in the Division of Cardiovascular Intensive Care at Phoenix Children's Hospital
Faculty Spotlight
Women in Medicine and Science - Meghan Spyres, MD
Dr. Spyres, a clinical associate professor at the college, co-founded Women in Toxicology to mentor young toxicologists
Faculty Spotlight
Women in Medicine and Science - Anne-Michelle Ruha, MD
Dr. Ruha is a professor at the college, as well as the chair of Toxicology at Banner – UMC Phoenix
Faculty Spotlight
Women in Medicine and Science - Nyima S. Ali, MD, FACOG, IBCLC
Dr. Ali is the director of Medical Education for OB/GYN at Valleywise Health
News
News
Impact of Title IX Passage Resonates Across Health Sciences
Fifty years after law’s passage, female students and faculty are finding more doors open
News
Where We Have Been, Where We Are Now and Where We Are Going
Women in Medicine and Science hosts 5th annual spring dinner to discuss progress made in the industry
News
MD/PhD Student Awarded Summer Research Scholarship
The Child Neurology Foundation selected Dominic Julian to help investigate disorders affecting children
News
Postdoctoral Fellowship Awarded to Researcher Focused on Women’s Health
Nicole Jimenez, PhD, will be seeking to identify correlation between three vaginal bacteria and cancer
News
Dr. Shirin Doroudgar Earns Health Sciences Career Development Award
Dr. Doroudgar received a CDA for her research on the molecular changes in the heart
News
Division Chief of Endocrinology Appointed
Christian Nasr, MD, will seek to advance the educational and research missions of the division
Events
Current Students
Welcome Back Breakfast
July 11, 2022 | 7:30 AM to 8:45 AM
On Monday, July 11, the Office of Equity Diversity and Inclusion will host its annual Welcome Back Breakfast for all faculty...
Community
Class of 2026 White Coat Ceremony
July 15, 2022 | 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
The white coat is a symbol of dedication and commitment to becoming a compassionate and competent physician
Faculty
Promotion Workshop for Clinical Faculty
July 27, 2022 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
This session will focus on the traditional promotion dossier for the Clinical Series track and the Clinical Scholar track
Faculty
Virtual Promotion Workshop for Clinical Faculty
August 23, 2022 | 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
This session will focus on the traditional promotion dossier for the Clinical Series track and the Clinical Scholar track
Faculty
University of Arizona Women of Impact Celebration
August 24, 2022 | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
An inaugural effort to recognize women laying the groundwork for a better future
Current Students
2022 Research Office for Medical Education Forum
October 27, 2022 | 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
A medical education research forum to highlight student, faculty, resident and staff researchers
Faculty
Translational Cardiovascular Research Center Monthly Seminar Series
November 9, 2022 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
This seminar will be hosted by Richard Kitsis, MD