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 - 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
College Welcomes Inaugural Division Chief of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Niraj R. Chavan, MD, MPH, is nationally recognized for advancing maternal health
News
New Internship Features 10-Weeks of Biomedical Informatics and AI Research Experience
Interns helping to advance signature research projects in AI, computational biology and more
News
College Celebrates Achievements and Leadership of Students and Faculty at Phoenix Med Awards
Students and faculty honored with peer and leader remarks during an evening of celebration
News
The Weather Channel
How Changing Weather is Spreading 'Fungal Storms' across the US, including Valley Fever
News
College Publishes Academic Journal
OPCC will highlight case reports and high-quality original work that advances the field
News
11th Annual ABRC-Flinn Research Conference a Platform for Important Breakthroughs in Medicine
Conference’s keynotes spotlighted emerging technologies to improve a myriad of cancer therapies
News
College Appoints Inaugural Chair of Urology
Dr. Jennifer T. Anger specializes in female pelvic medicine and trauma/reconstruction
Events
Current Students
Food Trucks on Campus
July 6, 2026 11:30 AM | July 10, 2026 1:30 PM
The campus will host daily food trucks for lunch July 6 to 10
Faculty
Virtual Town Hall with Provost Prelock
July 7, 2026 | 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Learn more about the university’s vision for health sciences as a university-wide priority
Community
Class of 2030 White Coat Ceremony
July 17, 2026 | 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
The white coat symbolizes dedication and commitment to compassionate, competent care
Faculty
Welcome Back Breakfast
July 17, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
The Office of the Dean invites you to celebrate the start of the new academic year
Researchers
U of A – Banner Health Joint Translational Research Accelerator Open House
July 17, 2026 | 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Join us for a virtual Open House for the University of Arizona–Banner Joint Translational Research Accelerator on July 17 at...
Faculty
Department of Biomedical Informatics Grand Rounds
July 21, 2026 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Sepsis in the Age of AI: Advancing from Detection to Decision Support
Alumni and Friends
Campus Blood Drive
July 30, 2026 | 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
The college is hosting a blood drive on the Phoenix Bioscience Core
Community
2026 Flinn Summer Research Internship Symposium
August 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join us for a morning of innovative biomedical research findings from the Flinn Summer Research interns.
Current Students
Research Mentor Fair
September 15, 2026 | 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Exciting opportunity to explore medical specialties and connect with mentors in clinical research