Alumni News
David Yost, MD, MSc, graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in 1987 and the University of Arizona Family Practice Residency Program in 1990. He grew up in Northern Arizona on the Navajo Indian Reservation, spent time in Tucson, Phoenix and Pinetop, Ariz., but currently is practicing medicine in San Juan, Puerto Rico....
Three months into her role as associate dean for student affairs and admissions at the UA College of Medicine – Tucson, Lori Alvord, MD, is moving forward with plans to make sure the student experience is nothing short of exceptional. “For me, it’s very rewarding to help guide a student and give them good advice and see them progress through...
UA College of Medicine – Tucson first-year student, Jeff Brown, says he learned the spirit of medicine through his father, Mark Brown, MD. Now in the same building, both are working to better themselves as patient caretakers.“My dad always is willing to go into the hospital or talk on the phone whenever a patient is in need, or if a colleague...
Join us to celebrate the reunion Classes of 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008.
As the UA College of Medicine – Tucson admits new classes each year, administrators, faculty and staff work to ensure students are receiving the best medical education possible.Deputy Dean of Education Kevin Moynahan, MD, knows what it takes to instill an effective medical school curriculum. As a member of the UA College of Medicine Class of 1993...
The Office of Alumni Affairs would like to introduce our wonderful new staff member, Shannon Maule. Shannon is the driving force behind our e-newsletters and social media efforts.Shannon began her work at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson in June 2011 as a social media and communications student intern. In about one-year’s...
The Class of 2015 is saddened to inform the greater University of Arizona College of Medicine community that our classmate and friend, Derek Neal, recently was diagnosed with Stage 4 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. With absolutely no risk factors for this disease, the news came as a tremendous shock to our class and to Derek’s family and friends.Derek...
The University of Arizona College of Medicine Alumni Board met on Saturday, Oct. 6 in the Marvin “Swede” Johnson building in Tucson. The meeting covered a lot of ground, including discussing goals and priorities, new projects, current events and the recruitment of new members. Several members expressed how much they appreciated their medical...
[Pictured from left to right: Dr. Gabriel Sarah, Congresswoman Jackie Speier and Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi]Suzanne Sisley, MD, Class of 1995One of my many academic pursuits at University of Arizona College of Medicine is my service as Principal Investigator on an FDA-approved Marijuana Study. It's a big achievement because I don't think the...
As years pass and new students begin their medical education, it’s no wonder the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson continues to grow family legacies. Ellie Hutchison, a member of the Class of 2016, is joining the College of Medicine tradition, as she follows in the footsteps of her father, Timothy Hutchison, MD.Born in Tucson,...
Christian Moher, MD, will speak at the 18th annual White Coat Ceremony to welcome the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s Class of 2016. As an alumnus, Dr. Moher said he hopes his speech will help the incoming class understand the uniqueness of the medical profession.The 2012 UA College of Medicine – Tucson White Coat Ceremony is...
[Faculty member Stephen Howell, MD, and wife Jennifer Parod]William 'Bill' Thrift, MD, Class of 1983I've practiced in Prescott since leaving Scottsdale Memorial Family Medicine residency in 1986.Although I did full family practice, the last baby I delivered is now a 14-year-old. I continue to work about one shift a week, in our busy emergency...
It’s our privilege to announce that longtime University of Arizona employee Holly Altman has been named director of Alumni Affairs for the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. “It was an intensive search, and we are confident that we have found the best person for the job,” said Clint McCall, senior director of development for the...
Greetings UA College of Medicine – Tucson Alumni,As the new school year begins and summer begins to fade, students are gearing up for the upcoming challenges they will face in the classrooms and clinics at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson.At this time, we welcome the incoming first-year medical students with a three-day...
Clint McCall has been named senior director of development for the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. He will oversee the college’s development, alumni relations and special events offices.McCall joins the college after serving as senior director of development for the UA Sarver Heart Center since 2004. There, he increased the...
It is with deep sadness that we inform the University of Arizona College of Medicine community about the passing of Wayne Beck, MD, Class of 1975. After battling multiple health issues for the past few years, Dr. Beck passed away on Sunday, April 8, surrounded by his family.In August 2010, Dr. Beck stepped up to serve as president of the UA...
Two individuals from the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson received the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Awards on Thursday, May 10, at the senior breakfast.Faculty member Dr. Carlos Gonzales and Natasha Bhuyan, a fourth-year medical student, were nominated and selected by members of the Class of 2012 to receive this accolade. The...
[Ryan Putnam, MD, with wife Haley and daughter.]Steve Ketchel, MD, Class of 1972I am continuing my practice of Hematology/Oncology at the Cancer Care Center of Southern Arizona next to TMC. I am also chair of the Arizona Clinical Oncology Society, and as the chair am working with the American Society of Clinical Oncology to better represent the...
Charity Adusei brings more than intelligence and determination to the Class of 2015 at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. The 24-year-old also shares her passion, enthusiasm and conviction for philanthropy with her 113 classmates.As a native of Ghana, Africa, Adusei moved to the United States to complete one year of high...
Greetings College of Medicine alumni!The UA College of Medicine has much to be proud of and it was my honor and pleasure to host most of the UA deans on a tour of the college and our teaching hospital, The University of Arizona Medical Center – University Campus, during a dinner meeting on March 5. The tour group visited many areas, including the...