Women in Medicine and Science: Transforming Medical Education and Clinical Care
Every September, the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix proudly celebrates Women in Medicine and Science Month (WIMS). Featuring women who are advancing health care through their service as physicians, scientists and teachers, this WIMS Month will focus on the extraordinary women who are powering change through their positions as leaders in education and clinical care.
We are pleased to spotlight women who are:
- Training the next generation of doctors through innovations in medical education.
- Conducting groundbreaking research and discovery to improve patient care.
- Mentoring young physicians in unique and underrepresented specialties across the health continuum.
Through their stories, these leaders will shed light on how tackling the health issues of today will better prepare us for tomorrow; how they support the growth of medical students and young physicians through their work; how *Title IX opened doors for female physicians, including themselves, and more.
Meet Our Women in Medicine and Science
*Title IX, part of the follow-up to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, was included in the Education Amendments of 1972. This year marked the 50th anniversary of its passing.
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.