News - Internal Medicine Residency - Tucson Campus

[Eugene Levy and Sydney Salmon buildings at the University of Arizona Cancer Center]
Three from DOM named to UArizona Cancer Center interim leadership team

Drs. Juanita Merchant, Rachna Shroff and Clara Curiel-Lewandrowski – all Department of Medicine division chiefs – were picked to lead Arizona’s only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the absence of former director Dr. Joann Sweasy.
[Tuba City Regional Health Care Nurses and doctors working in a tent set up for COVID-19 testing.]
Aegis Consortium funds research aimed at reducing the threat of future pandemics

The Aegis Consortium awarded seed funding to eight projects, including one led by Integrative Medicine’s Dr. Esther Sternberg, that align with the UArizona Health Sciences center’s mission to create a pandemic-free future.
Sai Parthasarathy, MD, in lobby of Center for Sleep, Circadian & Neuroscience Research at UArizona Health Sciences with white strip across image with verbiage, "ENR Regional Best Projects"
Sleep research center garners design award from engineering journal

National journal Engineering News Record has named the Center for Sleep, Circadian and Neuroscience Research winner of the Award of Merit as the Best Small Project in the Southwest for 2023. It and three other UArizona awards will be presented at a Phoenix luncheon in October.
John Galgiani, MD, director of the Valley Fever Center for Excellence at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, was a driving force behind the establishment of the center in 1996.
Dr. John Galgiani to receive lifetime achievement award

John Galgiani, MD, director of the Valley Fever Center for Excellence and a professor in the Department of Medicine's Division of Infectious Diseases, will receive the AZBio Pioneer Award, which recognizes his career accomplishments, Sept. 27 at a ceremony in Phoenix.
Pictured in the Dermatology physician offices are David Chen, MD, Division of Facial Plasic & Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology, Gerald Goldberg, MD, a professor and laser surgery global expert in the Division of Dermatology and Department of Pediatrics, and Rebecca Thiede, MD, associate program director, Advanced Dermatology Residency at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson.
Photo Gallery: Dermatology open house unveils ‘Multispecialty Laser & Aesthetics Program’

Open house showcases new services available for those suffering from a variety of dermatological needs as well as training the next generation of physicians on the most advanced laser modalities that offer less pain and faster recovery.
GI Genius™ intelligent endoscopy module
Banner – University Medicine offers AI enhanced colonoscopy screenings

The GI Genius Intelligent Endoscopy Module improves colorectal cancer detection by nearly 50%, says Dr. Avin Aggarwal, Banner – UMC South Endoscopy Services medical director.
(From left) Jennifer Bea, PhD, and Cynthia Thomson, PhD, RD, lead “Student Transformative Experiences to Progress Undergraduate and Graduate Professionals,” or “STEP-UP,” a 10-week, full-time summer program aimed at motivating students to pursue a career in cancer prevention science.
Research grant helps expand cancer prevention and control workforce

A $1.5 million grant from the National Cancer Institute will help University of Arizona Cancer Center researchers Drs. Jennifer Bea and Cynthia Thomson establish a training program geared to introduce students to prevention science careers.
Images of Banner – University Medical Center Tucson
Banner – UMC Tucson ranked tops in Southern Arizona again

After being displaced for two years as Tucson’s best hospital, Banner Health’s flagship hospital in Southern Arizona is once again No. 1 in the region and No. 2 in the state, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings.
John N. Galgiani, MD
Urgent Care data show Valley fever season has begun in Arizona

To increase chances of receiving proper care, people with pneumonia symptoms should ask to be tested for Valley fever, says Dr. John Galgiani, an infectious diseases professor and Valley Fever Center for Excellence director at the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson.
Banner – University Medicine Tucson Dermatology offices at 7165 N. Pima Canyon Dr. in Tucson
Dermatology to host open house for new Multispecialty Laser and Aesthetics Program

An open house Tuesday, July 25, will showcase advanced technology and technical skills for trainees as well as translational research opportunities across the university. Service will be largest in state.
[The Van Doorslaer Lab, with staff and mascot pictured here, depends on the whole self to tackle the genomic challenges of HPV cancers.]
New co-leader selected for Cancer Biology Program

Dr. Koenraad Van Doorslaer is the new co-leader for the Cancer Biology Program at the University of Arizona Cancer Center, working alongside current co-leader, Dr. Nathan Ellis, and filling the role of outgoing co-leader, Dr. Cynthia Miranti.
Scissor wielders Naphtali Kahl, RN (in white coat), and Brittany Davis, RN (right), director associate director of cardiology services at Banner – University Medical Center South, cut the ribbon to reopen the cardiac cath lab, which was renovated over the past year.
Cardiac Cath Lab reopens as retooled, larger operation at South campus

Ribbon-cutting ceremony July 10 celebrates completion of renovations.
Image of Jennifer Plitt, MD, and her two children.
Drs. Jenn Plitt and Julia Cremer return to Tucson

Two new physicians in the Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine bring experience in geriatrics, palliative and emergency medicine to their UArizona posts.
Image of University of Arizona Cancer Center Sydney Salmon Building
Call for proposals: Cancer Center Team Science Award

The University of Arizona Cancer Center is now accepting applications on a rolling basis for its Team Science Award for up to $200,000. Complete the application via Arizona Cultivate.
Cardiac Rehabilitation team – including Allison Trapper, Jody Ransdall, Munira Anwar, Sabrina Suarez and Sarah McBride – recognized as Banner Health Heroes as grateful patient extolls on exceptional care.
Cardiac Rehab team earns Banner Health Heroes’ honors

Division of Cardiology’s Cardiac Rehabilitation team was recognized as Banner Health Heroes as a grateful patient extolled on its exceptional care.
Indigenous DataSET Fellowship applications due July 15

A new fellowship program led by UArizona’s Dr. Stephanie Russo Carroll seeks 15 early career researchers in any fields of study from public universities and tribal colleges across Arizona to join the inaugural cohort of Indigenous DataSET Fellows for the 2023-24 academic year.
Two pages from the PACCS Newsletter, a quarterly publication of the University of Arizona Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Pulmonary Division celebrates graduates, openings, promotions, research

Among items in new quarterly newsletter from the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine were key findings in two published papers, a ribbon-cutting, fellow graduations and faculty appointments and promotions.
Echocardiography team in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson recognized by IAC for continuous accreditation.
Echocardiography team earns decade-long honors for accreditation

The Division of Cardiology medical imaging team led by Dr. Raj Janardhanan draws distinction for 10-year Green Milestone Recognition for continuous accreditation in adult and pediatric echocardiography.
Two doctors wearing maroon aprons and the executive chef at the Hacienda at the River retirement community agog at the chef torching the top of ratatouille dish prepared for surrounding residents as a gluten-free option for controlled diets of those suffering from celiac disease.
Photo Gallery: Cookin’ Docs event offers tips for those with sensitive palates

Hosted by the Hacienda at the River retirement community, the chef and participating physicians – Drs. Juanita Merchant, Mindy Fain, David Lieberman and Kanwal Bains – provided three recipes for ratatouille as tasty options for celiac disease sufferers who must eat gluten-free.
[Older woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a green top and smiling]
Dr. Victoria Maizes receives integrative medicine honor

Dr. Victoria Maizes, executive director, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, at the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson, received the 2023 Bravewell Distinguished Service Award from the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine & Health, its highest honor.
Six faculty were made full professors in the University of Arizona Department of Medicine (clockwise from upper left): Drs. Deepak Acharya, Jennifer Carew, Steffan Nawrocki, Amy Sussman (the Department of Medicine logo) and Rachna Shroff.
Thirteen faculty get promotions, tenure in Department of Medicine

Six faculty members were named full professors and seven associate professors. They fell across seven divisions, five in Hematology & Oncology, two in Nephrology and Pulmonary, and one in Cardiology, Endocrinology, Infectious Diseases and General Internal Medicine. Six are on tenure track and five clinical scholars.
UArizona Health Sciences, College of Medicine - Tucson and other sleep researchers line up to cut the ribbon for new Center for Sleep, Circadian Rhythm and Neuroscience Research.
Photo Gallery: New Sleep Center Makes Its Debut with Ribbon-Cutting, Tours

The new state-of-the-art Center for Sleep, Circadian Rhythm and Neuroscience Research, which held an open house May 15, is among the most advanced of its kind for sleep medicine studies anywhere.  
Participants in a new study trusted medical advice generated by artificial intelligence more when their doctors expressed support of the new technology.
Would you trust an AI doctor? New research shows patients are split

A University of Arizona Health Sciences-led study found more than 50% of people don’t fully trust AI-powered medical advice, but many put faith in AI if it’s monitored and guided by human touch. Cardiology's Dr. Marvin Slepian was senior author on the paper published May 19 on the topic.
Second annual Washington D.C. summit to focus on healthy aging

A one-day summit will present the latest research and explore collaborative partnerships designed to find solutions to the challenges and opportunities of healthy aging. Drs. Mindy Fain and Esther Sternberg, from the Department of Medicine, are among the speakers participating.
Overhead image of food, spices and utensils on wooden counter for Docs in the Kitchen dietary health demonstration event with Cookin' Docs logo
Hacienda at the River to Host June 10 ‘Cookin’ Docs’ Reboot Event

Culinary health fundraiser for Gastroenterology Division to feature executive chef David Sullivan, Gastroenterology Chief Dr. Juanita Merchant, Center on Aging Co-Director Dr. Mindy Fain, and Dr. David Lieberman, a New York Times bestselling cookbook author and former Food Network host. Sign up now for this unique cooking demonstration on the nexus of diet and health.

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