Memorial Event for Drs. James E. Dalen & Jay W. Smith

A Legacy of Leadership, Progress and Education

Join us in celebrating the lives of:

James E. Dalen, MD, MPH,
and Jay W. Smith, MD

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson
Social Hall (Room 2500)
1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724

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Please join us in commemorating Dr. Dalen’s and Dr. Smith’s legacy as educators and administrators at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson.

Dr. James Dalen, a cardiologist, served as dean of the College of Medicine – Tucson (1988-2001) and vice president of the University of Arizona Health Sciences (1995-2001). He championed creation of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine as well as the Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. 
Learn more about Dr. Dalen’s career here. 

Dr. Jay Smith, an internist, enjoyed nearly three decades (1970-1999) on UArizona’s faculty, serving as director, Internal Medicine Residency Program; chief, Section of General Internal Medicine; and vice dean of academic affairs, College of Medicine – Tucson. Learn more about Dr. Smith’s career here.

The evening’s program includes a reception with light refreshments, remarks from leadership, photo slideshows of each of their lives, and open remarks from family & guests.

Gathering Details

5:30 p.m. | Doors open

• Photo slideshows of Drs. Dalen's & Smith's lives & careers

6 p.m. | Welcome (Dr. James Liao)

• Opening Comments (Dr. Joseph Alpert)
• Microphone for open remarks

6:20 p.m. | Informal networking
7:30 p.m. | Event Ends

Hosted by

James K. Liao, MD, FACP, FACC
Chair, Department of Medicine
The Robert S. and Irene Flinn Endowed Professor in Medicine

and

Joseph S. Alpert, MD
Professor, Division of Cardiology
Vice Chair, Department of Medicine

For questions or special accommodations that may be necessary, please contact David Mogollon, DOM communications manager, at least three days in advance of event.