Student Affairs - Phoenix

Welcome to the Office of Student Affairs of The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix. The goal of this office is to advocate for students in their pursuit of a medical career. Services offered through this office include student programming, career advisement, and counseling services. In addition, the staff in the office of student affairs acts as a liaison for student government, service learning, community outreach and campus life activities. An open door policy exists with the student affair’s staff to support and empower students throughout their medical education. The staff of the Office of Student Affairs works closely with staff of the other departments in order to ensure student success. 
 
Please feel free to stop by any time to get to know the staff. We are here to help you through your four years at the College of Medicine-Phoenix campus. 

Meet the Student Affairs Team

Karen Restifo, MD, JD
Associate Dean of Students
kmrestifo@email.arizona.edu
602-827-2096

Cheryl Pagel, MD
Assistant Dean
cpagel@email.arizona.edu
602-827-7824

Stephanie Smith, MSEd
Director of Student Development
slsmith1@email.arizona.edu
602-827-2342

Cindy Boglin, MA
Coordinator, Learning Resources
cboglin@email.arizona.edu
602-827-2085

Christopher Newman, MEd
Coordinator, Student Services
newmanc@email.arizona.edu
602-827-2126

Kelly Lynch
Assistant Registrar
klynch1@email.arizona.edu
602-827-2208

Kathleen Draper
Program Coordinator
kdraper@email.arizona.edu
602-827-2231

 
(602) 827-2231
550 East Van Buren Street
Building 3, Third Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85004
 

 

Counseling Services


Kipp Charlton, MD
Director, Student Counseling
charlton@email.arizona.edu
602-827-2210


UA College of Medicine
1501 N. Campbell Avenue
PO Box 245017
Tucson, Arizona 85724
Tel: (520) 626-4555

UA College of Medicine – Phoenix
550 E. Van Buren Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Tel: (602) 827-2001
Fax: (602) 827-2074