Rheumatology

Dr. Eric P. Gall Honored with 2012 Arthritis Foundation’s ‘Freedom of Movement Award’

Eric P. Gall, MD, MACP, MACR, interim director and one of the founders of The University of Arizona Arthritis Center at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, has been honored with the Arthritis Foundation’s top honor, the Freedom of Movement Award. Dr.

Dr. C. Kent Kwoh, Renowned Expert in Joint Diseases, Appointed Director of the University of Arizona Arthritis Center

Dr. C. Kent Kwoh C. Kent Kwoh, MD, an internationally recognized expert in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and other joint diseases, has been appointed director of the University of Arizona Arthritis Center. He will join the center July 22.

University of Arizona Sarver Heart Members Honored by Community Organizations

Several physicians from the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center received honors from community organizations this past spring for their achievements and contributions.

People on the Move at the UA College of Medicine – Tucson

Dr. James Dalen Receives Honorary Degree from University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester

People and Programs On The Move at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson

Interdisciplinary Elder Care Immersion Program Provides Leadership, Skills and Specialized Training for University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson Chief Residents

To ensure quality health care and to improve health outcomes for older adults across medical disciplines, the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson held its annual leadership, teaching and quality improvement training called the Interprofessional Chief Resident Immersion Training Program (IP-CRIT).

Gregorio Named Interim Director of the UA Sarver Heart Center

Carol Gregorio, PhD, will serve as interim director of the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center, following the retirement of Gordon A. Ewy, MD, a founding faculty member of the UA College of Medicine – Tucson, who has served as director of the UA Sarver Heart Center from 1991 to June 30, 2013.

Dr. Joe G.N. ‘Skip’ Garcia Appointed UA Senior Vice President for Health Sciences

Joe G. N. "Skip" Garcia, MD, an internationally noted physician-scientist, health administrator, scholar, educator and elected member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies, has been appointed senior vice president for health sciences at the University of Arizona.

Noted Physician-Scientist Dr. Monica Kraft Appointed Chair of Department of Medicine at UA College of Medicine – Tucson

Dr. Monica Kraft Monica Kraft, MD, an internationally renowned physician-scientist who specializes in translational asthma research, has been named chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. She is scheduled to begin her new duties at the UA in December.

UA Heart Surgeon Dr. Zain Khalpey Receives Grant to Understand Healing Power of Stem Cells

[Zain Khalpey, MD, PhD, MRCS(Eng)] Zain Khalpey, MD, PhD, MRCS(Eng), associate professor, University of Arizona Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, and the Tony Marnell Sr.

Baby Boomers Greatest at-Risk Group of the Silent Killer Infection, Hepatitis C; New Clinic at UAMC Offers Free Screenings

The baby boomer generation, those born between 1945 through 1965, have left a lasting imprint on American culture and now, as they move toward their golden years, a silent killer may be ravaging the health and well-being of many people in this age group.

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