Cardiology
Noted Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Health Administrator Dr. Irving L. Kron Appointed to Leadership Positions at UA Health Sciences, UA College of Medicine – Tucson
Irving L. Kron, MD, a noted cardiothoracic surgeon and former chairman of the University of Virginia Department of Surgery, has been appointed senior associate vice president for the University of Arizona Health Sciences and interim executive dean of the UA College of Medicine – Tucson, effective July 9.
Seven New Admins Added to UA/Banner Support Staff for Internal Medicine
Several new support staff for clinical divisions in the University of Arizona Department of Medicine and the Office of the Chair have been named recently.
Among them are:
UA/Banner Kidney Transplant Team Lauded for Record-Breaking Week
Ten patients received new kidneys and a new lease on life last week in one of the busiest weeks ever for the Banner – University Medical Center Tucson Transplant Program, according to a report to be posted to Banner Health’s intranet.
Dr. Karen Herbst Takes Top Honor at 4th Annual Influential Health and Medical Leaders Awards
Karen Herbst, MD, PhD, an endocrinologist and associate professor of medicine, medical imaging and pharmacy practice science at the
Forty-Plus New Banner UMC Chief Residents Undergo ‘Complex Care for All Ages’ Training
Learners, instructors and staff who participated in the 2018 IP-CRIT Program for incoming chief resident training at Banner Health facilities in Tucson.
Olympian Billy Mills and UA’s Dr. John N. Galgiani Named Keynote Speakers for Association of American Indian Physicians Conference
Medicine Grand Rounds – Summer Hiatus
Department of Medicine Grand Rounds is on summer recess. Grand Rounds will return on Aug. 8.
UA Researchers Develop Novel ‘Lung-on-a-Leaf’ Model to Study Pulmonary Diseases
Researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix have developed a revolutionary “lung on a leaf” to study pulmonary diseases.
Baker’s Dozen Get Promotions among UA Department of Medicine Faculty
A dozen faculty members from seven divisions in the University of Arizona Department of Medicine have been tapped for promotion and tenure advancement.