Mid-Point Progress Report

C and C1. Champion Diversity and Inclusive Excellence

Support and enhance the recruitment of a diverse community of students, trainees, faculty and staff across the College of Medicine – Phoenix that is consistent with the College of Medicine – Phoenix Strategic Plan for Inclusive Excellence (PDF).

  • Progress – We have aligned this with the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan; partnered with UAHS on a College of Medicine – Phoenix position; provided funding for a GME director for fiscal year 2022; and instituted a new position for director of Minority Mentoring.
  • Next Steps – Recruit for the director of Minority Mentoring position.

C and C2. Foster Interprofessional Education and Community Service

Increase interprofessional and clinical medical training sites and research opportunities with goal of aligning care delivery, community outreach and workforce priorities.

  • C and C2a. Plan and Develop an Interprofessional Practice Training Site:
    • Progress – Committee has been working for the past two years on a plan and recently facilitated a retreat to define the goals of the site.
    • Next Steps – Continue to refine the goals and develop a plan of action with the intention of hiring a consultant; and explore the interest of local foundations in providing funding.
  • C and C2b. Enhance Interprofessional Training Opportunities:
    • Progress – Directors are meeting regularly and are also working with Tucson on collaborative programs; collaborate with Tucson on IPE simulations to be used at both campuses; coordinate the disabilities exercise between campuses.
    • Next Steps – Develop tools to assess interprofessional education activities; continue the discussions with Tucson; and talk with leadership about the needs for administrative support.
  • C and C2c. Increase Rural and Underserved Sites for Training:
    • Progress – New sites have been identified; the Payson site is now operational; Flagstaff, Gila River and Yuma are ready to launch in April, 2022; and discussions are ongoing with Tucson counterparts.
    • Next Steps – We will continue to develop the Payson site; a detailed program project plan in underway; and monitor AHEC funding.

C and C3. Collaborate for Excellence

Promote deeper collaborations with the University of Arizona, University of Arizona Health Sciences and other Arizona Board of Regents institutions to support strategic initiatives.

  • C and C3a. Identify Collaborative Opportunities with Other UA Stakeholders:
    • Progress – Several opportunities have been proposed, but were paused due to COVID-19 complications and funding constraints.
    • Next Steps – Re-engage discussions with other UArizona colleges about potential synergies.
  • C and C3b. Enhance Partnerships on the Phoenix Biomedical Campus:
    • Progress – This is being coordinated with the new Phoenix Biomedical Campus (PBC) director; an operations group has been established; and assistant vice president of facilities has been hired; the PBC administrators and college leadership are working on an agreement for common services; and there have been discussions with the UArizona main campus about updating the PBC campus plan.
    • Next Steps – We are awaiting news on the plans above.

C and C4. Increase Impact through Engagement

Engage with Phoenix-area philanthropic, industry, patient and community groups, as well as government organizations to enhance the value of the College of Medicine – Phoenix within the community.

  • C and C4a. Increase Awareness:
    • Progress – Beth Smith, MBA, to meet with Dean Reed to identify appropriate milestones in accordance with changes within the community, as well as the department; Liz Kaplan has also been engaged to form an advisory board for key college initiatives.
    • Next Steps – Progress update to be provided in spring 2022.
  • C and C4b. Engage with Community:
    • Progress – Beth Smith, MBA, to meet with Dean Reed to identify appropriate milestones in accordance with changes within the community, as well as the department.
    • Next Steps – Progress update to be provided in spring 2022.