Native American Heritage Month Spotlight: MS4 Lyndsay Kandi Nov. 22, 2022 Meet Lyndsay Kandi, a fourth year medical student at the University of Arizona - Tucson and a registered tribal band member of Upper Cayuga Nation (First Nations indigenous, Iroquois). Recognizing the disparity of indigenous representation in higher education, Lyndsay has served as a mentor to other Native and first generation students throughout undergrad and medical school. She currently holds national roles with the Association of Women Surgeons and the American Medical Association?s Committee of American Indian Affairs. Her most prized role, however, is being a mother to her five-year-old daughter, Arya. Read more
Veteran's Day Spotlight: MS1 Alexander Hilser Nov. 10, 2022 Meet Alexander Hilser, a first year medical student at the College of Medicine - Tucson. After deployments in Somalia and Afghanistan, Hilser is now a technical sergeant at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and an aspiring trauma surgeon. Read more
Image Banner - University Medicine augments burn program services Oct. 27, 2022 Enhanced, specialized burn care is now available in Southern Arizona. Read more
Surgery Welcomes Colorectal Surgeon Dr. Meghan Good Oct. 21, 2022 The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Department of Surgery is pleased to welcome Meghan L. Good, MD, as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Surgery?s Division of Surgical Oncology specializing in colorectal surgery. Read more
Image Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Dr. Juan Ortiz Oct. 12, 2022 Get to know transplant surgeon Dr. Juan Ortiz. Read more
Image Banner - University Medical Center Tucson earns pancreas designation Sept. 20, 2022 Outstanding, caring and innovative pancreatic treatment available in Tucson. Read more
Scholarship Program Welcomes Latest Cohort of Future Physicians Sept. 16, 2022 Twenty-seven medical students have been awarded scholarships through the Primary Care Physician Scholarship Program. Read Full Article
Surgery Welcomes Endocrine Surgeon Dr. Sujata Saha Sept. 14, 2022 The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Department of Surgery is pleased to welcome endocrine surgeon Sujata Saha, MD, as a clinical assistant professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology. She will also serve as the assistant clerkship director for general surgery. Read more
Surgery Welcomes New HIPEC Faculty Dr. Carrie Luu Sept. 6, 2022 The University of Arizona College of Medicine ? Tucson Department of Surgery is pleased to welcome Carrie Luu, MD, FACS, as a clinical assistant professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology. Read more
UArizona College of Medicine Tucson Welcomes New Division Chief of Pediatric Surgery Aug. 30, 2022 Dr. Ken Liechty is internationally recognized for his expertise in fetal medicine and his research in wound healing and regeneration. Read Full Article