University of Arizona's medical college in Phoenix is increasing its enrolling class size to 100 students, up from 80. Dr. Guy Reed, dean of University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix, said even with the increased class size, Arizona will have a significant need for more doctors.

Thanks to a new contract with Banner – University Family Care/AHCCCS Complete Care, the UA Department of Family and Community Medicine’s Camp Wellness and Workforce Development Program are able to reach more individuals with mental-health conditions and substance-use disorders.

It’s an exciting time for the University of Arizona Health Sciences as we reshape the future of health care — in classrooms, laboratories, the community and beyond.

"African-American race negatively influenced the decision-making process for heart transplants, especially during discussions among health care providers," said lead author Dr. Khadijah Breathett, assistant professor of medicine and advanced heart failure/transplant cardiologist at the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center.

The University of Arizona is using a new state-of-the-art virtual reality simulation center for students to learn, practice, and evaluate their knowledge at the Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center.

A revolutionary new class being offered at the UArizona Health Sciences will challenge students with finding the cure for Alzheimer’s disease.

Study led by Jameson Gardner, a graduate research student in the laboratory of Dr. Herbst-Kralovetz at the UArizona College of Medicine ‒ Phoenix, have discovered a function in a pro-inflammatory protein that could play an important part in improving current and future therapeutics for the herpes virus.

The University of Arizona Health Sciences is offering innovative curricula for students to influence human health and build entrepreneurial skills.