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
Women in Medicine and Science – Kirsten Brown, PhD, MA
As a medical education researcher, Dr. Brown continues to find ways to improve teaching development programs for faculty
Faculty Spotlight
Jesse Selber, MD, MPH, Named Chair of Surgery
Dr. Selber's work has set new standards in reconstructive care
Faculty Spotlight
Women in Medicine and Science – Bethany Eiseler, MD
Advancing palliative care through earlier integration
Faculty Spotlight
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
Faculty Spotlight
Women in Medicine and Science – Abha Singh, MD
Using ultrasound imaging to shape the future of rheumatology
Faculty Spotlight
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
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
News
News
U of A Cancer Center
Cancer Center Researchers Win Funding to Advance Cancer Detection, Patient Care
News
Three Young Investigators Rewarded for their Groundbreaking Research
Three postdoctoral researchers received grants to further studies that seek transformative treatment methods for patients
News
Annual Fair Introduces First-Year Students to Potential Mentors and Resources
In its second year, the event helped many students at the college connect with faculty and explore research opportunities
News
Women in Medicine and Science – Julie E. Bauman, MD, MPH
Through her work, Dr. Bauman hopes to help foster more personalized and effective treatments for cancer
News
Women in Medicine and Science – Jennifer T. Anger, MD, MPH
Dr. Anger is working to make urologic care more equitable and effective
News
Women in Medicine and Science – Jennifer Nelson, DO
Dr. Nelson visualizes a future in which AI can make learning more accessible and personalized
Events
Current Students
Food Trucks on Campus
October 14, 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.
Faculty
Translational Cardiovascular Research Center Monthly Seminar Series
October 14, 2026 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Seminar Title: Time-resolved interrogation of organellar proteostasis under unfolded protein response
Faculty
Digital Health Grand Rounds
October 16, 2026 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Measuring What Matters: AI Standardized Patients and the Future of Competency Assessments for Health Care Professionals
Faculty
Inaugural Neuro-Oncology Symposium
October 17, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Explore innovations in brain and spine tumor diagnosis, treatment, research and patient care.
Faculty
University of Arizona Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Reception
October 19, 2026 | 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Join colleagues from the U of A Colleges of Medicine – Phoenix and Tucson for an evening of networking, connection, and celebration in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.
Staff
2026 Fall Fest
October 20, 2026 | 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Come spend some time outside with the campus community as we enjoy food, music and games
Staff
Medial Wishes
October 21, 2026 | 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
This session uses the 4Ms framework to explore medical preferences with curiosity, not dread, and build confidence navigating the healthcare system as an advocate for someone you love.
Employees
Flu Shot Clinic
October 21, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Protect yourself and your loved ones with a flu shot to prevent seasonal flu. Visit the on-campus clinics for immunization.
Faculty
Arizona Telemedicine Council
October 21, 2026 | 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Arizona Telemedicine Council quarterly meeting