Stories

Glen Fogerty, PhD, MBA (third from left), College of Medicine – Phoenix admissions and recruitment associate dean, with his admissions team (L-R): Alex Hughes, Mark Priolo, Dr. Fogerty, Enjoli Pescheta, Julie Chiu, Chip Young, Shari Carbajal and Sam Blair.

Workforce Development at Heart of PCP Scholarship Success

Jan. 23, 2023

Faculty close to the Primary Care Physician Scholarship Program find the effort inspiring as it helps fill clinical gaps in underserved areas of Arizona.

(From left) Tucson Fire Capt. John Gulotta, professor Jeff Burgess, MD, MS, MPH, and Chief Paul Moore have worked closely for 30 years to help reduce risks to firefighter health in Tucson and around the globe.

Improving Firefighter Health Through Research

Jan. 17, 2023

Dr. Jeff Burgess’ love of teamwork and adventure led to a career following his passion for making firefighting a healthier and safer occupation for all.

Lydia Kennedy (center), senior director of the UArizona Health Sciences Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, speaks to about 75 attendees at the annual Dia de Los Muertos blessing ceremony in the Health Sciences Library. The altar behind her is filled with photos and remembrences from Health Sciences faculty, staff and students.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Reflection of Health Sciences

Jan. 10, 2023

Health Sciences Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion supports dozens of programs and events with the goal of increasing health care equity for all.

Michael Daines, MD, and Cori Daines, MD, outside the Steele Children’s Research Center, where the husband and wife have made their careers as pediatric physician-scientists since 2007.

Pediatrics Research Team Makes Good Match for Steele Center

Dec. 5, 2022

Drs. Cori and Michael Daines, longtime Steele Children’s Research Center investigators, credit their success to active listening and laughter.

Carlos Gonzales, MD, a native Tucsonan of Yaqui and Hispanic heritage, has brought the soft power of spirituality to his roles as director of the Commitment to Underserved Peoples and Rural Health Professions programs at the College of Medicine – Tucson.

Carlos Gonzales, MD: A Healer in Spirit

Nov. 21, 2022

Dr. Carlos Gonzales, a sixth-generation Tucsonan of Yaqui and Hispanic heritage, brings spirituality to his roles at the College of Medicine – Tucson.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson celebrates its 55th anniversary this month.

Multigenerational Faculty Members Take Long View

Nov. 17, 2022

Parent-child faculty combos have a deeply invested view on how the College of Medicine – Tucson has evolved over the past 55 years.

Advocacy Liaisons Sergio Lopez and Giovanni Alvarado, who staff the VETS Center at the UArizona Health Sciences library, are also veterans ready to help others like them.

VETS Center at UArizona Health Sciences Is Veterans Sanctuary

Nov. 8, 2022

One of two locations on campus, the VETS Center at the UArizona Health Sciences Library provides a safe and friendly space for students and faculty.

Data Mining Collaboration Brings Researchers Together

Oct. 31, 2022

Researchers at UArizona Health Sciences and the Eller College of Management are using data mining to improve medical communication and diagnoses.

The newly transformed Coit Museum of Pharmacy & Health Sciences showcases historical pharmacy and health sciences artifacts along with interactive and futuristic-looking exhibits.

Transforming History Toward the Future

Oct. 27, 2022

A newly renovated pharmacy museum has interactive exhibits for all ages, putting pharmacy and health sciences history in perspective.

The University of Arizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy’s first class graduated with bachelor’s degrees in pharmacy in 1950. The college celebrates its 75th anniversary this fall.

Coit College of Pharmacy Celebrates Diamond Anniversary

Oct. 24, 2022

From humble beginnings, the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy has come a long way over the last 75 years.