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
Translational Cardiovascular Research Center Commemorates Fifth Anniversary
The anniversary event celebrated the ways in which the center has grown over the last few years
News
Second Primary Care Physician Workforce Development Summit Works to Tackle the Physician Shortage
The summit presented an update on the work of the past few months and examined possible next steps
News
Breakthrough Study Leads to Better Assessment and Treatments for Chronic Pain
Dr. Niculescu and other researchers studied blood biomarkers to create personalized care for people with chronic pain
News
New Point-of-Care Device Can Identify Radiation Exposure Without the Need for Electricity
New grant seeks to explore capabilities of the SAMURAI kit and how extensively it can be used
News
Nicholas Theodore, MD, MS, Joins the College as Chair of Neurosurgery at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix
Nationally recognized expert in brain and spinal cord injury comes back to Phoenix
News
Research Discoveries Take on New Forms through the Arts
Annual collaboration merges the art and life sciences communities
Events
Staff
Mental Health Caregiving Across the Lifespan
October 23, 2025 | 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
This workshop reviews mental health and caregiving for all ages. We'll debunk common myths and share practical resources and approaches for supporting mental wellness throughout different life stages.
Faculty
Departments of Basic Medical Sciences Seminar
October 23, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Seminar Title; MET receptor tyrosine kinase – from neurodevelopment to neurodegeneration
Staff
Works in Progress & Pizza Seminars (WIPPS)
October 24, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Somatic PIK3CA activating mutation in a plexiform lesion of a patient with HHT and PAH
Staff
Metabolism in the Southwest Seminar Series
October 27, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Seminar Title: AKTivation Mechanisms
Staff
Ask Fidelity - Top Things to do Before you Retire
October 28, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Wish you had a to do list to help you prepare for retirement? Learn how to get your financial house in order and other important considerations that can impact your decisions.
Faculty
Child Health Grand Rounds
October 28, 2025 | 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
Presentation Title: Opioid Use Disorder in Adolescence
Faculty
Child Health Grand Rounds
November 4, 2025 | 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
Presentation Title: Ten Pediatric Diagnoses You Can’t Afford to Miss in the Emergency Room
Faculty
Biostatistics and Study Design Workshops Series
November 4, 2025 | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Introduction to Research Workshop
Faculty
Biostatistics and Study Design Workshops Series
November 5, 2025 | 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Power Analysis Workshop