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National Doctors’ Day 2019 Luncheons Set for March 29 across Tucson
Physicians practicing with Banner – University Medical Group, Banner – University Medical Center Tucson, Banner – UMC South and the University of Arizona Cancer Center are invited to an honorary luncheon Friday, March 29, in recognition of National Doctors’ Day 2019...
Banner – University Medical Centers among 56 Recently Rated for CMS ‘Star’ Quality
A March 2019 Arizona Republic article looked at an evaluation of 56 hospitals in the state that were part of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS, or Medicare) “Star” quality ratings recently released, among them Banner – University Medical Center Tucson and Banner – UMC South. See how they compare with others in the state…
UA, Banner – University Medicine Recognized as ‘Scleroderma Research and Treatment Center’ in Tucson
UA pulmonologists and rheumatologists say the designation will increase patient referrals, improve access to clinical trials and research funding for this autoimmune rheumatic disorder that affects, by some estimates, as many as 300,000 Americans. This is only the second such center in Arizona.
Dr. Chip Brosius Named Interim Chief of UA Division of Nephrology
Dr. Frank C. "Chip" Brosius, III, former division chief for nephrology at the University of Michigan, will assume the same leadership position recently vacated by Dr. Prabir Roy-Chaudhury, who served from 2015-19—leaving this spring to become a professor of medicine and the co-director of the UNC Kidney Center at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill…
New Patient Tower Opens at Banner – UMC Tucson
Nine-story hospital tower opens to patients April 22; community preview April 7
UAHS Career Development Awards to 4 Junior Faculty Foster Clinical, Translational Research
The University of Arizona Health Sciences Career Development Awards program seeks to nurture the development of new clinical trials and biomedical and behavioral interventions to treat disease and the number of health scientists for our state and nation. This year the awards will fund sleep-, cancer- and cardiovascular disease-related research by four promising young investigators.
Dr. Louise Hecker Among Winners to be Recognized at 6th Annual I² Awards & Expo, April 1
Pulmonary disease research investigator Dr. Louise Hecker has been named an award winner in the 2019 I-Squared (I²) Awards & Expo on Monday, April 1, 4:30-7 p.m., at the University of Arizona Steve Eller Dance Theatre, 737 E. University Blvd. Come cheer her on as she accepts the honor and see what other innovations from the UA and UA Department of Medicine are showcased...
Banner – University Medicine CEO Q&A Highlights DOM Spring Faculty Meeting
A full plate. That’s what the evening offered March 19 for the Quarterly Faculty Meeting of the University of Arizona Department of Medicine, with new CEO of Banner – University Medicine Dr. Chad Whelan as well as updates on cultivating relationships with potential donors, P&T application changes, the clinical mission and “the overlap” all on the agenda. See the video, photos, P&T guidance documents and announcements summary…
‘Escape from Inflammation Nation: Conquering the Inflammation Epidemic on the Path to Health and Resilience, ’ UA Arthritis Center Lecture, April 3
Free and open to the public, the lecture by Dr. Floyd “Ski” Chilton will discuss the revolutionary approaches he has developed to prevent, treat and reverse the effects of inflammation as well as to address unhealthy thoughts and behaviors.
UA Match Day Results: 49 DOM Incoming Residents, with 46 in Internal Medicine, 3 in Dermatology
Congrats to the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s 95 graduating medical students who matched March 15 on Match Day 2019 into residency physician training programs—18 into internal medicine programs. From here and around the nation, 46 total matched into those programs at the UA Department of Medicine (36 at main campus, 10 at South Campus) and three more in dermatology. See how they are and where they come from—and a photo gallery, too!...
![[The scoreboard showing where all UArizona medical students from Tucson matched across the country]](https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/match_day_map_for_social_and_slideshow_400x320.jpg?itok=0-4oTag8 "The scoreboard showing where all UArizona medical students from Tucson matched across the country")
Future Physicians Celebrate Match Day
Forty percent of the UA College of Medicine – Tucson Class of 2019 will remain in Arizona to practice medicine and pursue their residency training. More than one-third of the class will pursue primary care — a physician specialty that is critically low in Arizona and the nation.
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UA’s Dr. Khadijah Breathett Selected as One of ‘40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health’
Khadijah Breathett, MD, MS, a cardiologist at the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center who is a passionate advocate for health equity and conducts research on bias in health care, was selected as one of the National Minority Quality Forum’s “40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health” for 2019.
Family Caregiver Day at the Capitol, March 21, Offers Opportunity to Advocate for Elderly
At least two University of Arizona professors will be in attendance Thursday, March 21, 2019, for the Fourth Annual Caregiver Day at the Capitol in Phoenix. Sponsored by the Arizona Caregiver Coalition and AARP Arizona, the event will teach attendees to advocate for family caregivers and allow them to share their stories as caregivers. The UA’s Drs. Lisa O’Neill and Heather Carter will be among speakers…
Two New Internal Medicine Specialists Join Faculty as UA-Banner Clinician Educators
Drs. Malika Varma and Bulbul Cibei bring broad clinical experience in training internal medicine resident physicians and medical students to the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson and Banner – University Medical Center Tucson and South.
Sarver Heart Center Winter Newsletter Packed Full of Notices for Cardiology Achievements
A woman diagnosed with a congenital heart condition at age 69 is the lead story in the latest edition of the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center Newsletter. Among other news items, several investigators have won NIH funding and the Clinical Research Program has grown to more than 70 active trials, 2018-19 Sarver Investigator Awards announced, and UA president presents Mary Anne Fay Women’s Heart Health Advocate of the Year Award to Dr. Nancy Sweitzer…
Dr. Christina Laukaitis Lauded at International Mendel Day in London for Support of Genetics
Geneticist and associate professor with the Division of Geriatrics, General Internal Medicine and Palliative Medicine, Dr. Christina Laukaitis was recognized with the Mendel Medal by the Mendelianum at the Moravian Museum of Brno, Czech Republic, for her “contribution to the propagation of Gregor Mendel’s scientific legacy.” The 19th century friar is considered the father of modern genetics. The March 8 presentation in London’s Royal Institution celebrated Mendel Day, Women’s Day and the 100th anniversary of the British Genetics Society…
Integrative Medicine Pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil Commits $15M to Name UA Center for Integrative Medicine, Bringing Total Giving to $20M
UA Center for Integrative Medicine will be named for Dr. Andrew Weil, who has committed $15 million to the center, bringing his total giving to $20 million.
UA Sarver Heart Center Presents: ‘Stroke Prevention and Atrial Fibrillation,’ March 21 in Green Valley
The free 2019 Green Valley Lecture Series continues with a focus on stroke prevention and atrial fibrillation.
Two New Internal Medicine Specialists Join Faculty as UA-Banner Clinician Educators
Two new faculty members have joined the University of Arizona Division of Geriatrics, General Internal Medicine and Palliative Medicine and Banner – University Medicine in Tucson. Drs. Bulbul Cibei and Malvika Varma are new general internal medicine clinician educators in the division. They began their medical service in January and will work with residents and medical students at North Hills clinics, Banner – UMC Tucson and South hospitals...
‘Digging Up a Diagnosis’ May Get Easier with Valley Fever Article, Awareness Campaign
Valley fever affects people, pets and livestock in Arizona and beyond, notes Tucson Lifestyle in an article that serves as a primer on the difficult-to-diagnose respiratory disease caused by fungal spores found in the Southwest's arid soils. It underscores efforts by UA Valley Fever Center for Excellence researchers to train community physicians statewide on new clinical practice protocols. Dr. John Galgiani also offers an update on activities to develop a vaccine and other research, a briefing for NIH, CDC and Congressional leaders, and the latest numbers to track the disease…
Deadline: Information Security Awareness Training Required by April 30
Daily, cyber hackers design more sophisticated phishing schemes to gain access to university systems, employee’s personal data, and resources. Ensuring the entire University of Arizona community is trained to spot such attacks and ensure information stays secure continues to be a high priority. In that effort, all UA employees, faculty, student workers and DCCs with UA NetIDs are required to complete online Information Security Awareness training by April 30, 2019. Read on for details…
Lecture: Dr. John P. Howe, III, Former President and CEO of Project HOPE to Speak at UA, March 19
Dr. Howe, the former president and CEO of Project HOPE, will discuss “Health Diplomacy: From Theory to Practice” and its relevance today, describing public health practice in Africa, Asia, South America and the United States March 19. The lecture is presented by the 2019 James E. Dalen, MD, MPH, Distinguished Lecture for Health Policy, which is free and open to the public.
![[Students celebrate during Match Day 2018]](https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/matchday2018-teaser_0.jpg?itok=k-w0QzUH "Students celebrate during Match Day 2018")
Soon-to-be-Doctors Learn their Future at Match Day Ceremony at the UA College of Medicine – Tucson
On Friday, March 15, more than 100 medical students at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson simultaneously will open an envelope revealing where they will go for their residency training. Surrounded by friends and family, the emotion-filled ceremony is a rite of passage for soon-to-be doctors.
‘The Future of Bone and Cartilage Regeneration’ Subject of UA Arthritis Center Lecture, March 13
Free and open to the public, the lecture by Dr. John Szivek and Dr. David S. Margolis will discuss the groundbreaking bone regeneration and cartilage research being conducted in their laboratory.
UA’s Dr. Marvin Slepian co-chairs International Forum on Virtual Reality and Health Care, March 7-8 at UA
The future of medicine in many ways already is here – and is being discussed and exhibited at the University of Arizona Student Union Memorial Center.