The University of Arizona

Community Engagement

Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz mentoring an intern in her lab.

Flinn Foundation

August 17, 2026

U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix Researcher Developing Diagnostic for Top Gynecological Cancer in U.S.

University of Arizona leaders, tribal leaders, healthcare professionals and federal legislators gather to celebrate the announcement of the nation's first MD-granting medical school branch located on the lands of a sovereign Tribal Nation.

University of Arizona and Gila River Health Care Launch Nation's First MD-Granting Medical School Branch within a Tribal Nation

August 18, 2026

Landmark partnership reflects a new approach to preparing physicians for Tribal, rural and underserved communities

Medical students and residents — with Representative Sarah Ligouri — visited the Arizona State Capitol to learn how they can advocate for the future of health care in the state.

Medical Students and Residents Led Advocacy Event at the Arizona Capitol

August 14, 2026

The visit fostered discussions of activism, as well as a crash course on how bills become laws

Kristine Kim has been conducting research in the lab of Isabelle Schrauwen, PhD, an associate professor of Translational Neurosciences.

Eleven Aspirational Undergrads Intern with the College to Conduct Hypothesis-Driven Research

August 05, 2026

Since 2023, the Flinn Foundation Summer Internship has inspired medicine’s future researchers

Interns will spend 10 weeks immersed in hand-on research experience with faculty mentors and interdisciplinary research teams.

New Internship Features 10-Weeks of Biomedical Informatics and AI Research Experience

June 23, 2026

Interns helping to advance signature research projects in AI, computational biology and more