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![[Banner image for 2024 WIMS Torchbearers Awards nominations to celebrate Women in Medicine Month ]](https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/styles/1x_widescreen/public/2024_torchbearer_awards_card.jpg?itok=ka84w8UI×tamp=1722275685 "Banner image for 2024 WIMS Torchbearers Awards nominations to celebrate Women in Medicine Month")
July 29, 2024
The Women in Medicine & Science diversity group at the College of Medicine – Tucson issued a request for Torchbearer Award nominations for the second annual cohort of inspiring women to be celebrated during Women in Medicine Month in September. Submissions due by Aug. 19.
![[Dr. Helene Felman (left) was one of 12 inaugural SSWIMS fellows, all of whom conducted a yearlong research project on a topic aligned with their professional interests. (Photo courtesy of Mitchell Masilun, BioCommunications, University of Arizona Health Sciences)]](https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/styles/1x_widescreen/public/24_0636_comt_sswims_sparking_change-300_felman_scaled_card.jpg?itok=sbPlJ8pO×tamp=1722278434 "Dr. Helene Felman (left) was one of 12 inaugural SSWIMS fellows, all of whom conducted a yearlong research project on a topic aligned with their professional interests. (Photo courtesy of Mitchell Masilun, BioCommunications, University of Arizona Health Sciences)")
July 26, 2024
A College of Medicine – Tucson fellowship for women in medicine and science supported projects that improve education, research and patient care — and prepare participants for leadership. The DOM’s Drs. Olivia Hung and Salma Patel were among the inaugural fellows, and four more DOM faculty joined for the second.
![[Photo of a diverse group of older people gathering around a woman holding a cell phone for a selfie photograph.]](https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/styles/1x_widescreen/public/prb_01-24-aging-fact-sheet_card.png?itok=DcTzZsMD×tamp=1722043590 "The U.S population is older today than it has ever been. And that older population is more racially and ethnically diverse than ever, too. Between now and 2050, the share of older Americans identifying as non-Hispanic white is projected to drop from 75% to 60%, according to the Population Reference Bureau.")
July 25, 2024
The funds awarded to the Center on Aging’s Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program couldn’t come at a better time. That’s due to a growing older U.S. population that’s more racially and ethnically diverse than ever. Meanwhile, Arizona has projected 38.5% more residents over the age of 60 by 2040.
![[According to U.S. News & World Reports, a large number of University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson graduates are making a difference by choosing to practice in rural and medically underserved areas. (Photo by University of Arizona Health Sciences Biocommunications)]](https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/styles/1x_widescreen/public/2024.07.23_0588_comt2024convocation-540-herocard_0_0.jpg?itok=LlPK0nDz×tamp=1725464713 "According to U.S. News & World Reports, a large number of University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson graduates are making a difference by choosing to practice in rural and medically underserved areas. (Photo by University of Arizona Health Sciences Biocommunications)")
July 24, 2024
The college was recognized for its strength in diversity and its graduates, who are filling a national need for physicians in rural and health professional shortage areas.
![[Image of Banner – University Medical Center Tucson]](https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/styles/1x_widescreen/public/bumct-hospital-7_card.jpg?itok=Pgbsy7-l×tamp=1721339500 "Banner – University Medical Center Tucson")
July 18, 2024
U.S. News & World Report ranked Tucson’s only level one trauma center once more as the No. 1 hospital in Tucson, No. 1 hospital in Southeastern Arizona and No. 3 in Arizona, with additional credit as high performing in five adult specialties and nine procedures and conditions for 2024-25.
![[Photo collage of DOM faculty in first cohort for Advanced Healthcare Leadership Academy: Drs. Tara Carr, Janet Funk, Elizabeth Juneman, Serena Scott and Tejo Vemulapalli]](https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/styles/1x_widescreen/public/dom_in_com-t_eller_advanced_heatlhcare_leadership_card.jpg?itok=Onylzby4×tamp=1721343965 "Photo collage of DOM faculty in first cohort for Advanced Healthcare Leadership Academy: Drs. Tara Carr, Janet Funk, Elizabeth Juneman, Serena Scott and Tejo Vemulapalli")
July 17, 2024
Drs. Tara Carr, Janet Funk, Elizabeth Juneman, Serena Scott and Tejo Vemulapalli are among 13 in the inaugural cohort for the re-envisioned and expanded Learning to Lead program designed to enhance the college’s leadership culture and build a better community of colleagues with shared goals.
![[Collage of most new physicians joining the 18 fellowships at the University of Arizona Department of Medicine, ranging from Cardiology to Hematology & Oncology Rheumatology.]](https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/styles/1x_widescreen/public/new_fellows_2024-25_card-2.jpg?itok=j-ZgzVA7×tamp=1720749309 "Collage of most new physicians joining the 18 fellowships at the University of Arizona Department of Medicine, ranging from Cardiology to Hematology & Oncology Rheumatology.")
July 8, 2024
Independence Day dropped right into the middle of the week for new resident and fellow physicians beginning their training within the Department of Medicine’s two residency and 18 fellowships, 15 of which are ACGME accredited.
![[A collage of images from a June 19 reception for resident physicians and July 1 reception for fellows, hosted by Banner – University Medicine Tucson and the University of Arizona’s Graduate Medical Education program, at the Culinary Dropout restaurants.]](https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/styles/1x_widescreen/public/banner_resident-fellow_receptions_card.jpg?itok=2qr2pDms×tamp=1721254226 "A collage of images from a June 19 reception for resident physicians and July 1 reception for fellows, hosted by Banner – University Medicine Tucson and the University of Arizona’s Graduate Medical Education program, at the Culinary Dropout restaurants.")
July 3, 2024
University of Arizona resident and fellow physicians in their training programs’ first year were feted recently at two receptions hosted by Banner – University Medicine Tucson at the Culinary Dropout restaurant as part of their welcome to Banner, the university and Tucson.
![[Cancer Bytes logo banner image with name and photo of Clara Curiel-Lewandrowski, MD]](https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/styles/1x_widescreen/public/cancerbytes_curiel-pic_6.28.24_card.jpg?itok=ElzkLS2h×tamp=1721232534 "Cancer Bytes logo banner image with name and photo of Clara Curiel-Lewandrowski, MD")
July 2, 2024
The Dermatology division chief and co-director of the U of A Skin Cancer Institute offers tips on how to enjoy the outdoors to minimize your UV exposure and reduce your risk of skin cancer.
![[Collage image of portraits of eight of 11 new University of Arizona Department of Medicine faculty members as of 7.1.2024]](https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/styles/1x_widescreen/public/dom-new-faculty-collage_july2024_card.jpg?itok=W8Veejxm×tamp=1719963895 "Collage image of portraits of eight of 11 new University of Arizona Department of Medicine faculty members as of 7.1.2024")
July 1, 2024
Eight are hospitalists with the Division of Inpatient Medicine, and the Cardiology, Dermatology and Pulmonary divisions get one each. Four are former UArizona residents, two are “MedCats for Life,” and one is a former UArizona fellow. Welcome to summer in the Sonoran Desert!
![[Dr. Michael Abecassis, dean of the College of Medicine – Tucson (center), joins all the college's staff award of excellence nominees for a group photo, showing their Wildcat pride.]](https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/styles/1x_widescreen/public/lura_hanekamp_awards_img_6299_card_6.26.24.jpg?itok=D_lsjoWm×tamp=1721419599 "Dr. Michael Abecassis, dean of the College of Medicine – Tucson (center), joins all the college's staff award of excellence nominees for a group photo, showing their Wildcat pride.")
June 28, 2024
Congratulations to all the nominees – including the Department of Medicine’s Mia Gonzales, Brenda Lambert and Courtney Smith – and the two winners, feted at an awards ceremony on June 26 in the Health Sciences Innovation Building.
![[Drs. Sai Parthasarathy, Daniel Butler and Rachna Shroff at a panel discussion for the 2024 Clinical Trials Development Workshop, hosted June 21 by Dr. Shroff and the University of Arizona Cancer Center at the HSIB Forum.]](https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/styles/1x_widescreen/public/clinical_trials_workshop_img_6250_card_6.21.24.jpg?itok=xEpp-5OM×tamp=1721167831 "Drs. Sai Parthasarathy, Daniel Butler and Rachna Shroff at a panel discussion for the 2024 Clinical Trials Development Workshop, hosted June 21 by Dr. Shroff and the University of Arizona Cancer Center at the HSIB Forum.")
June 26, 2024
Hematology-Oncology chief Dr. Rachna Shroff was joined at annual UArizona Cancer Center event by Pulmonary chief Dr. Sai Parthasarathy, Dermatology’s Dr. Daniel Butler and Hem-Onc’s Dr. Aaron Scott, co-leader of the Cancer Center’s Clinical & Translational Oncology Program. See mini-photo gallery.
![[Amy Sussman, MD, the U of A Department of Medicine's vice chair for education and clerkship director, gives new resident physician's their first lesson on "Teaching Expectations for Clerkship Students."]](https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/styles/1x_widescreen/public/im_resident_orientation-img_6240-6.17.24_card.jpg?itok=JxAUIRhc×tamp=1720828878 "Amy Sussman, MD, the U of A Department of Medicine's vice chair for education and clerkship director, gives new resident physician's their first lesson on \"Teaching Expectations for Clerkship Students.\"")
June 25, 2024
Personalized white coats, stethoscopes and pagers are just the beginning for new Internal Medicine Residency Program interns launching their medical careers as primary care physicians at the College of Medicine – Tucson. See the mini-photo gallery.
![[Presentation of Hospitalist of the Year award to Vijay Chandiramani, MD, at ACP Arizona Chapter awards ceremony in October 2023 in Phoenix (from left): Eileen Barrett, MD, chair of the ACP Board of Regents; Dr. Chandiramani; Allan Markus, MD, governor of the ACP Arizona Chapter; and Umesh Sharma, MD, ACP-AZ Education Committee Chair.]](https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/styles/1x_widescreen/public/dr.chandiramani_acp-az_hospitalist_of_the_year_10.30.23_img_8735_card.jpg?itok=BT7hsqhU×tamp=1719249939 "Presentation of Hospitalist of the Year award to Vijay Chandiramani, MD, at ACP Arizona Chapter awards ceremony in October 2023 in Phoenix (from left): Eileen Barrett, MD, chair of the ACP Board of Regents; Dr. Chandiramani; Allan Markus, MD, governor of the ACP Arizona Chapter; and Umesh Sharma, MD, ACP-AZ Education Committee Chair.")
June 24, 2024
The associate chief for Division of Inpatient Medicine received the honor from the Arizona Chapter of the American College of Physicians.
![[Image of DOM Internal Digest newsletter masthead for June 2024, with 4 collages from stories below.]](https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/styles/1x_widescreen/public/internal_digest_june_2024_teaser_600x450px-collage.jpg?itok=Sw7-RplX×tamp=1718991586 "Image of DOM Internal Digest newsletter masthead for June 2024, with 4 collages from stories below.")
June 21, 2024
The June 2024 Internal Digest newsletter is out, putting the spotlight on graduations from DOM’s 15 fellowship and two residency programs, a new Cardiology clinic, IM Research Day results, faculty promotions and the Boyer Liver Institute – and featuring six photo galleries.
![[Tan building with desert landscaping and "Coming Soon" sign draped on front with azure skies in background and parking lot in foreground.]](https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/styles/1x_widescreen/public/bum_cardiology_clinic_tanque_verde_card.jpg?itok=UmRcrsaU×tamp=1718403091 "Site for the new Banner – University Medicine Cardiology Clinic, 6365 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Ste. 100, Bldg. E, Tucson, AZ 85715")
June 14, 2024
Division of Cardiology and Sarver Heart Center faculty and staff are excited about new 11,000-square-foot facility next to Banner Cardiovascular surgery center in Tucson with ample access for midtown, foothills patients.
![[Collage of photos of fellowship graduations from Department of Medicine programs in 2024]](https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/styles/1x_widescreen/public/2024_dom_fellows_grad_collage_card.jpg?itok=6V3EYIu1×tamp=1718338313 "Collage of photos of fellowship graduations from Department of Medicine programs in 2024")
June 13, 2024
DOM Fellows and residents have been graduating since May 5 from the 15 fellowship and two residency programs currently active within the Department of Medicine. All are headed to bigger and better things whether here or across the country and world. See where they’re going.
![[University of Arizona block-A logo with Department of Medicine below it]](https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/styles/1x_widescreen/public/dom-block-a_card.jpg?itok=5CZMLxXU×tamp=1718131541 "University of Arizona Department of Medicine")
June 11, 2024
The summer schedule for Faculty Instructional Development sessions – six in all (two per month) – within the Department of Medicine has been released, with the first occurring Wednesday, June 12, 2-2:30 p.m., via Zoom. Register for this and other sessions today!
![[Collage of recent community outreach efforts by the Thomas D. Boyer Liver Institute for free hepatitis C, or Hep-C, screenings with Carina Mendoza and Carol Peters, ANP.]](https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/styles/1x_widescreen/public/liver_institute_june_24_newsletter_card.jpg?itok=p7rqYJje×tamp=1717792724 "Collage of recent community outreach efforts by the Thomas D. Boyer Liver Institute for free hepatitis C, or Hep-C, screenings with Carina Mendoza and Carol Peters, ANP.")
June 7, 2024
Staff profiles, Global Fatty Liver Day on June 13, community outreach for free Hep-C screenings, and a plethora of info on research, policy briefs & outbreak updates, clinical trials and other current studies is what you’ll find in the most recent newsletter.
![[Dr. Jennifer Carew is a professor of medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson and a member of the UArizona Cancer Center Clinical and Translational Oncology Program. (Photo by Kris Hanning, UArizona Health Sciences Office of Communications)]](https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/styles/1x_widescreen/public/jennifer_carew_khp_3273-herocard.jpg?itok=xX1iZCPF×tamp=1717721312 "Dr. Jennifer Carew is a professor of medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson and a member of the UArizona Cancer Center Clinical and Translational Oncology Program. (Photo by Kris Hanning, UArizona Health Sciences Office of Communications)")
June 6, 2024
Brain metastases are the most prevalent adult central nervous system tumors, with 20% to 30% of cases resulting from breast cancer patients. DOM’s Dr. Jennifer Carew and Steffan Nawrocki were co-authors on the paper.