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Andrews joins Wassaja Carlos Montezuma Center for Native American Health
May 23, 2023

Christina C. Bell Andrews will oversee administrative functions, expand the center’s research and education portfolios, and foster relationships with Native American tribes.


Degree provides steppingstone to careers in health care
May 17, 2023

The College of Medicine – Tucson’s Bachelor of Science in Medicine program prepares students for careers in health care or advanced medical education.


Sonoran Center trains students to close disability care gaps
April 23, 2023

Disability-centered education training opportunities prepare students from the Health Sciences and other disciplines to provide patient-centered care.


Stimulating the brain to treat pain and substance use disorder
April 12, 2023

Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center researchers are studying how electronic stimulation of the brain can break looping pain signals and destructive cravings.


Around the world with Dr. Sommer Aldulaimi
March 19, 2023

Inspired by a mentor and her immigrant parents, Sommer Aldulaimi, MD, brings a world view to the College of Medicine – Tucson’s Global and Border Health program.


Training Program Turns Lived Experiences into Peer Support
February 8, 2023

A Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center program trains people to become peer support specialists in underserved areas of Arizona.


Workforce Development at Heart of PCP Scholarship Success
January 22, 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.


Applying A Team Approach to Health Care Education
December 14, 2022

Interprofessional education modules at the Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center teach students the importance of teamwork in health care.


8th Annual Global Peer Support Celebration Day Event Planned
October 16, 2022

Recovery support specialists inspire hope and support individuals with mental health, substance use disorder or trauma-related issues.


Scholarship Program Welcomes Latest Cohort of Future Physicians
September 15, 2022

Twenty-seven medical students have been awarded scholarships through the Primary Care Physician Scholarship Program.


White Coat Ceremony Celebrates Next Generation of Physicians
August 2, 2022

University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson medical students received their white coats representing their future profession on July 29 at Centennial Hall.


AZ HEROES Study Receives $22M to Continue COVID-19 Research
July 12, 2022

CDC funding will allow research on COVID-19 immunity and vaccine effectiveness to continue as new variants emerge.


Addressing the Grand Challenges of Aging
July 5, 2022

Innovations in Healthy Aging is advancing the study of age-related health topics by funding innovative new research in several different areas.


A Conversation with Dr. Patricia Lebensohn
June 8, 2022

MD-PhD candidate Andres F. Diaz, MS, published this Q&A with FCM's Patricia Lebensohn, MD, professor, in a recent issue of "The New Physician." Reprinted with permission.


Dr. Vicky Murrain
Celebrating Dr. Vicky Murrain: A Legacy of Service
May 24, 2022

Friends, family and colleagues gathered to celebrate Dr. Vicky Murrain's 30+ years of outstanding service at FCM and COM – Tucson.


P-MAP Cheers Alumni, Expanding Physician Pipeline
May 5, 2022

Ceremony will honor alumni completing residencies, students receiving medical degrees and students who are preparing to enter medical school in July.


UArizona, OSU Announce Addiction Research Partnership
April 28, 2022

The partnership will advance pain and addiction research and accelerate positive health outcomes in Arizona, Oklahoma and across the country.


‘Arizona Palooza’ Returns With Education, Entertainment
April 19, 2022

Arizona Palooza brings together resources from across Tucson and Pima County to deliver useful information about mental health in a fun, informal setting.


Biden Names Martinez to Intellectual Disabilities Committee
March 21, 2022

Gabriel Martinez will serve a two-year term on the committee that provides advice and assistance to the president and the secretary of Health and Human Services on a broad range of topics that impact people with intellectual disabilities.


Future Doctors Celebrate Match Day
March 20, 2022

Fourth-year University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson students learned where they’ll launch their careers as new residents.


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