2022 Marks Ten-year Anniversary of College’s Separate Accreditation
This year marks the 10-year anniversary (2012 – 2022) of the college's separate accreditation by the LCME — the moment the College of Medicine – Phoenix came into its own. It also marks another significant achievement, as the college has earned reaccreditation for eight years, the longest period of accreditation available.
These achievements were made possible by the dedicated faculty, staff and students who believe in the college’s mission.
With their help, the college is:
- Training exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders to optimize health and health care in Arizona and beyond.
- Improving the health of communities through distinction in personalized medical education, translational research and patient care.
- Building a culture of inclusive excellence.
To commemorate this important milestone, the college will host a week-long celebration — November 28 to December 2 — featuring a robust array of activities for the campus to enjoy. These include:
- Live, online trivia tournament, boasting questions from a host of categories.
- “Mad Skillz” Competition in the Center for Simulation and Innovation, testing the clinical skills of those with — and without — medical training.
- Lunch and learn with University of Arizona Finding Opportunities and Resources to Grow Entrepreneurs (FORGE).
- Poetry and Spoken Word showcase, where writers and artists are invited to share their works at an open mic.
- Food Truck Friday, with local food trucks hosted by the Phoenix Bioscience Core.
Over the last ten years, the college has grown exponentially. The class size has increased to 120, helping to alleviate the dire physician shortage facing the state; research discoveries have helped expand therapeutic solutions; advancements in clinical care have improved patient outcomes; and exceptional leaders have joined the college, innovating medical education and developing centers of excellence.
None of this would’ve been possible without the support of the communities the college serves. Together, let’s celebrate the success of building this extraordinary medical school to provide health care for Arizonans.
Schedule of Events
Trivia Tournament
Monday, Nov. 28 – Friday, Dec. 2
Mad Skillz Competition
Tuesday, Nov. 29
FORGE Lunch and Learn
Wednesday, Nov. 30
Poetry and Spoken Word
Thursday, Dec. 1
Food Truck Friday
Friday, Dec. 2
Innovate Medicine Alumni Summit
Saturday, Dec. 3
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About the College
Founded in 2007, the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix inspires and trains exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders to advance its core missions in education, research, clinical care and service to communities across Arizona. The college’s strength lies in our collaborations and partnerships with clinical affiliates, community organizations and industry sponsors. With our primary affiliate, Banner Health, we are recognized as the premier academic medical center in Phoenix. As an anchor institution of the Phoenix Bioscience Core, the college is home to signature research programs in neurosciences, cardiopulmonary diseases, immunology, informatics and metabolism. These focus areas uniquely position us to drive biomedical research and bolster economic development in the region.
As an urban institution with strong roots in rural and tribal health, the college has graduated more than 1,000 physicians and matriculates 130 students each year. Greater than 60% of matriculating students are from Arizona and many continue training at our GME sponsored residency programs, ultimately pursuing local academic and community-based opportunities. While our traditional four-year program continues to thrive, we will launch our recently approved accelerated three-year medical student curriculum with exclusive focus on primary care. This program is designed to further enhance workforce retention needs across Arizona.
The college has embarked on our strategic plan for 2025 to 2030. Learn more.