Family and Community Medicine

Family and Community Medicine

The University of Arizona Department of Family and Community Medicine is one of the top-ranking family medicine programs in the country. We are known for providing outstanding clinical education to medical students, residents and fellows, conducting ground-breaking research and developing innovative community engagement programs designed to improve the health of individuals, families and communities.

Mission, Vision and Values

Our mission is to advance the health of communities, individuals and families from diverse backgrounds and cultures through innovation and leadership in education, research, community engagement and the delivery of exemplary primary care. Our vision seeks to improve the health of our patients and communities we serve through excellence, inclusivity and innovation in clinical care, research and education with collaborative community engagement that affirms access, community and belonging. Our values include innovation, collaboration, access and belonging, social responsibility, excellence, compassion, creativity, integrity, justice and community.