Alumni
Message from the Board of Directors
It is with great enthusiasm and because of my strong belief in paying it forward that I am serving as president of the University of Arizona College of Medicine Alumni Board. As I reflect upon my experiences as a medical student, resident, and physician, I have great appreciation for the strong educational foundation I received from The University of Arizona College of Medicine. It has played an integral part in my success as a physician.
Warm regards,
Janet Vargas, MD
Alumni Board President
Alumni News
Dr. Paul Farmer, Pioneer of Global Health, Dies at 62
Today, the world lost a towering figure of global health equity, a champion of human rights and one of the greatest humanitarians of our lifetime. Dr. Paul Farmer devoted his career to working for and in defense of the poor, underserved, stigmatized and disenfranchised. His tireless commitment to a “preferential option for the poor” in health...
Medical Students Learn Vital Skills Through Community Service
The issue of health equity has had a profound impact on how the University of Arizona Health Sciences prepares its students to better meet the care needs of all patients. At the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson, improving health care disparities includes training the next generation of physicians to understand the cultures and speak the...