University of Arizona Department of Medicine - Tucson

University of Arizona Department of Medicine - Tucson Our physicians offer training & new therapies to improve lives of those with GI, heart, kidney, lung The future looks bright. Come grow with us! Learn. Train.

One of six original and the largest department at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, the UA Department of Medicine is made up of 14 divisions in all subspecialties of internal medicine from Cardiology to Rheumatology as well as Genetics, Genomics & Precision Medicine and Translational & Regenerative Medicine. Our faculty includes 200+ physicians, physician-scientists and resea

rch investigators, 130+ IM residents and 70+ fellows in advanced subspecialty training. We take part in the education of more than 450 medical students, offering clerkship and sub-internship choices for third- and fourth-years interested in internal medicine and rotation electives in all our subspecialties. In addition to educating the next generation of physicians in Arizona and beyond, we also develop cutting-edge therapies for the world’s most devastating illnesses. In the past year, our researchers accounted for more than $100 million in research awards for federally funded and other medical studies and clinical trials. Our lead clinical partner, Banner Health is investing $500 million toward a new nine-story hospital tower on our main campus and a 200,000-square-foot outpatient health center, and the UA Health Sciences is investing another $250 million toward two new buildings for research, simulation and health education. Teach. Study. Be a part of tomorrow’s health-care solutions today! We are primary care. We are internal medicine. Our departmental leadership includes:

Chair: Monica Kraft, MD
Vice Chair – Research: Rachna Shroff, MD
Vice Chair – Education: Amy Sussman, MD
Vice Chair – Clinical Affairs: Tejo Vemulapalli, MD

Division Chiefs
Cardiology: Nancy K. Sweitzer, MD, PhD
Dermatology: Clara Curiel-Lewandrowski, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism: Lawrence Mandarino, MD, PhD
Gastroenterology & Hepatology, MD: Juanita Merchant, MD
Genetics, Genomics & Precision Medicine: Eugene R. Bleecker, MD, and Deborah A. Meyers, PhD
Geriatrics, General Internal and Palliative Medicine: Mindy J. Fain, MD
Hematology & Oncology: Julie E. Bauman, MD, MPH
Inpatient Medicine: Tejo K. Vemulapalli, MD
Integrative Medicine: Victoria H. Maizes, MD
Nephrology: Prabir Roy-Chaudhury, MD, PhD
Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine: Sairam Parthasarathy, MD
Rheumatology: C. Kent Kwoh, MD
Translational & Regenerative Medicine: Jason X.-J. Yuan, MD, PhD

Tucson Campus Internal Medicine Residency Program Director: Laura E. Meinke, MD
South Campus Internal Medicine Residency Program Director: Bujji Ainapurapu, MD
Dermatology Residency Program Director: James Sligh, MD, PhD

The Division of Endocrinology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson proudly launches its new Endocri...
09/05/2026

The Division of Endocrinology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson proudly launches its new Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Grand Rounds this Tuesday, Sept. 8, 4-5 p.m. MST, in Conference Room 4150A on the top floor of the Arizona Health Sciences Library, 1501 N. Campbell Ave. See where the library is located via U of A Interactive Map (bit.ly/3SKLbpC) or Google Maps (bit.ly/4ysv4fD).

First up on the Fall 2026 calendar is Larry Mandarino, PhD, past Endocrinology division chief and current director of the Center for Disparities in Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism at University of Arizona Health Sciences. He’s also director of the T32 Diabetes Research Training Program (bit.ly/4gQAOIy), an interdisciplinary effort offered via the College of Medicine – Tucson, College of Medicine – Phoenix, ASU and the NIDDK Phoenix Branch.

His topic: “What Does Thermodynamics Tell Us About Insulin Resistance?”

Next speaker is Leslie Baier, PhD, acting chief of the NIDDK Phoenix Epidemiology & Clinical Research Branch and section chief for its Diabetes Molecular Genetics Section, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, same time, same place.

Click here for the full Fall presenter lineup: bit.ly/4xyZjBk

All lectures are available in-person only for now.











07/30/2026
07/30/2026

Congratulations to Chiyoung Lee on receiving a prestigious National K12 Clinical Pain Career Development Award, supported by the NIH HEAL Initiative. The three-year, $560,000+ award will support Dr. Lee's research into innovative, non-drug treatments for knee osteoarthritis pain, including precision brain neuromodulation. Her work aims to expand treatment options, improve quality of life for people living with chronic pain, and advance the future of patient-centered pain management. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/45ihdM0

07/30/2026

It's World Hepatitis Day.

The CDC states that viral hepatitis affects nearly 300 million people globally, with approximately 1.3 million deaths each year from hepatitis B and hepatitis C.

The Thomas D. Boyer Liver Institute takes action to prevent future transmission by getting people tested and treated for hepatitis C and educating on viral hepatitis.

07/30/2026

Do you think you may have been exposed to HCV but are unsure due to not showing symptoms? Most symptoms develop 2-12 weeks after infection with the virus, but people with chronic HCV are usually asymptomatic, meaning they do not have symptoms. Be sure to get tested to prevent further spread of HCV and to seek treatment.

07/30/2026

Our SCORCH Center (Southwest Center on Resilience for Climate Change and Health) organized a community-based participatory Photovoice study and recently launched an exhibit based on the study!

Read our recap story and learn more!
https://scorch.arizona.edu/news/trees-are-cool

07/30/2026

Dr. Dan Theodorescu, director of the University of Arizona Comprehensive Cancer Center, has received the Spence Medal from the American Association of Genitourinary Surgeons. The prestigious honor recognizes his outstanding lifetime contributions to urology through research, innovation, leadership, mentorship, and service.
Read more in the : https://www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-july-2026

07/30/2026

Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections caused a combined total of 1.3 million deaths with a majority of deaths being the result of liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

Ensure your health and well-being by getting screened and treated for HBV and HCV, especially if you have a silent infection.

07/30/2026

We’re hiring passionate nurses for on-call clinical faculty in pediatrics, maternal-newborn, and community/population health programs in Tucson. In these student-facing roles, you’ll lead skills labs, simulations, and clinical practice to help students complete their degrees and pass the NCLEX. LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/4biIp0V

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