Faculty
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
Black Men in White Coats Summit Hosted in Glendale
Members from the college volunteered at the event to invest in the next generation of Black physicians
News
New Primary Care Physicians Contribute to Healthier Arizona
Scholarship program is fulfilling its mission of reducing a critical shortage of doctors across Arizona
News
Researcher Awarded $3 Million Grant to Develop New Therapy for Lung Diseases in Premature Babies
Vlad Kalinichenko, MD, PhD, developing new treatment methods for lung disease in premature infants
News
Arizona Health and Living
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and Delta Dental of Arizona will partner to create the Oral Health in...
News
Delta Dental of Arizona, University of Arizona Announce Creation of Oral Health Medical Initiative at the College of Medicine – Phoenix
The $850,000 investment will increase oral health education for all medical students
Events
Faculty
Translational Cardiovascular Research Center Seminar
March 20, 2024 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
ER stress and calcium-dependent cardiac arrhythmias
Staff
Mini-Health Screening
March 21, 2024 | 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
This 20-minute general screening is available to benefits-eligible employees at no cost once per calendar year.
Faculty
Department of Radiology Special Seminar
March 25, 2024 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Congenital Heart Disease Advances Planning with Virtual Simulations and 3D Printing
Employees
Creating a Care Plan
March 26, 2024 | 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM
There's a saying that life comes at you fast. With life’s unexpected turns, can you advocate for your medical care? Or how to handle your finances? Would you know how to support a loved one? That's why everyone needs a care plan, a document that specifies the needs and wishes of you or your loved one- financial, medical, and legal.
Staff
Nutrition and Gut Health
March 27, 2024 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Learn to listen to your body and its cues to address signs of inflammation, intolerances, or other serious conditions. Improve your gut health and achieve greater balance in all areas of life through diet and lifestyle modifications.
Staff
Understanding the Rollercoaster of Anxiety at Work
March 28, 2024 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Anxiety is a common emotion that we may experience every day. The impact it has on our day-to-day lives varies, and so does our response. In this workshop, we’ll break down the ups & downs of anxiety and how to better understand it to act.
Faculty
9th Annual ABRC-Flinn Research Conference
April 5, 2024 | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
The annual conference brings together grant awardees to showcase their research advances
Faculty
World Doctors Orchestra Benefit Concerts
April 5, 2024 7:30 PM | April 6, 2024 9:00 PM
World Doctors Orchestra Benefit Concerts
Faculty
3rd Clinical Outcomes Evaluation and Research Workshop
April 6, 2024 9:00 AM | April 7, 2024 4:30 PM
The two day in-person workshop will comprise of a combination of lectures and hands on exercises in data collection, research question formulation, analysis and presentation. Now featuring a session on using ChatGPT to accelerate Research.