The honor recognizes Dr. Koithan’s substantive role in leading UA Nursing to more fully embrace a culture of diverse and inclusive teamwork.

Beginning Monday, May 6, through Saturday, May 11, the University of Arizona Health Sciences Colleges of Medicine in Tucson and Phoenix, Colleges of Nursing and Pharmacy and Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health will hold convocations; inspirational graduates are available for interviews.

Following are a few of the inspirational graduates of the UA Health Sciences colleges.

Details about the ceremonies.

A message from Dr. Michael D. Dake, Senior Vice President, UA Health Sciences

On May 9, 102 students officially will become physicians and earn their Doctor of Medicine degrees.

The American Indian Youth Wellness Camp, a one-week residential camp, integrates American Indian values and culture, while promoting a healthy lifestyle through good nutrition and exercise to American Indian children from tribes across Arizona.

As of 2018, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects one in 59 births in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. People with ASD have difficulty with social communication and interaction, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors.

Pain specialists at the University of Arizona and Banner – University Medicine are trying to reduce the use of opioids for patients suffering from chronic non-cancer pain by utilizing alternatives and complementary methods, and a large array of pain intervention procedures.