Joao Paulo Ferreira, MD
Assistant Clinical Professor, Medicine, Division of Inpatient Medicine
Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Tucson Campus, Department of Medicine
After receiving his medical degree, Dr. Ferreira worked for two years in urban urgent care facilities, rural emergency rooms and a family health program in Brazil. After completing his residency, he worked for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System as a hospitalist. In 2013, he joined the faculty at the University of Arizona Medical Center — now Banner – University Medical Center — as a hospitalist.
Degree(s)
- MD: Faculdade de Medicina da Bahia of the Universidade Federal da Bahia (FMB-UFBA), Salvador, Brazil, 2002
Residency
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Internal Medicine, 2007
Fellowship
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Geriatric Medicine, 2009
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - General
American Board of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine - Subspecialty
Honors and Awards
College of Medicine – Tucson Faculty Teaching Awards, Outstanding Teacher in a Clerkship, 2019-2020
College of Medicine – Tucson Faculty Teaching Award, Dean’s List for Excellence in Teaching, 2017, 2018