Department of Medicine
The Department of Medicine develops and delivers cutting-edge medical research and high-quality education. As the College of Medicine – Tucson’s largest department, we train medical students and over 200 residents and fellows.
Among the first six departments established in 1967 with the college’s founding, the Department of Medicine has a rich and proud history as the largest, most dynamic department within the college. Our strength lies in the dedication and quality of our faculty, trainees, students and support staff, who thrive in the vibrant academic, interprofessional and multicultural environment offered at the University of Arizona. Come join us!
Department of Medicine News
In the Headlines
“Could a urine test speed up Valley fever diagnoses?”
November 3, 2026 | KJZZ-Radio NPR Phoenix
Division of Infectious Diseases and Valley Fever Center for Excellence’s Fariba Donovan, MD, PhD
“Remembering Dr. Rachna Shroff, trailblazer in cancer research”
October 22, 2026 | The TODAY Show
Puneet Shroff, MD, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine professor and allergist
“Anti-obesity medications show promise in management of pulmonary and sleep disorders”
October 19, 2026 | Pulmonology Advisor
Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, Center for Sleep, Circadian and Neuroscience Research director and Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine chief
“Fact Finders Podcast: What’s keeping you awake?”
October 16, 2026 | KOLD-TV 13News Tucson
Salma I. Patel, MD, MPH, Salma Patel, MD, MPH, a Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine professor and Sleep Medicine Fellowship associate director
Department Calendar
Faculty and Trainee Resources
Faculty Affairs
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Graduate Medical Education
Information for current residents and fellows, including policies and well-being.
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