Student Affairs
Student Affairs is committed to helping every medical student succeed academically, professionally and personally. We provide a comprehensive network of academic, financial, wellness and student engagement resources to support you throughout your medical school journey.
Our dedicated team is here to help you navigate the challenges of medical education, connect you with the right resources and create an inclusive, supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.
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A Common Medication May Ease a Neglected Trio: Nightmares, Unrefreshing Sleep and Headaches
Student-led study offers the first systematic look at pregabalin for nightmares, with promising, though preliminary, results
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University of Arizona and Gila River Health Care Launch Nation's First MD-Granting Medical School Branch within a Tribal Nation
Landmark partnership reflects a new approach to preparing physicians for Tribal, rural and underserved communities
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Medical Students and Residents Led Advocacy Event at the Arizona Capitol
The visit fostered discussions of activism, as well as a crash course on how bills become laws
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Inspiration Found During Sabbatical Leads to Publication
Dr. Amelia Gallitano sought out a collaboration in Japan that would explore an unanswered research question
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An Educational Milestone: 145 New Medical Students Welcomed to Medicine
White Coat Ceremony honored traditional four-year students and those in the Primary Care Accelerated Program
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White Coat Profiles – Nora Day
Day aspires to be a physician that fosters an inclusive health care environment
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White Coat Profiles – Semeon Afework
Afework’s interest in medicine derived from stories his mom would share from her experiences as a nurse
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White Coat Profiles – Rachel Opferman
Opferman’s desire to uplift patients and provide compassionate care led her to pursue a career in medicine
Featured Event
Women in Medicine and Science Annual Fall Networking Event
September 22, 2026 | 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Celebrating the intersection of art, medicine and science
Events
The Aging Conversation
September 23, 2026
11:30 AM to 12:15 PM
11:30 AM to 12:15 PM
Food Trucks on Campus
September 23, 2026
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training
September 24, 2026
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Celebrating 6 Years of Innovation in Translational Cardiovascular Research at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
September 24, 2026
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Community Resources for Children with Challenging Behaviors
September 24, 2026
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Coffee Trucks on Campus
September 24, 2026
7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Department of Basic Medical Sciences Seminar Series
September 24, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Neuroscience Research in Progress (& Pizza) Seminar CTS 696N
September 25, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Caregiver Connections: Making Sense Out of the Caregiving Role
September 30, 2026
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Meet Our Students
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Residents and Medical Students Collaborate to Honor Veterans
They organized a special event on Veterans Day to show appreciation to service members in the hospital
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Military Matches: Kyle Avery and Katie Huisman
The pair discuss their experiences in the military and medical school leading up to Match Day
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New Book Shares Insights and Stories from Unhoused Populations in Phoenix
Co-authored by medical students and premedical undergraduates, the book highlights stories of survival