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Ken Batai, PhD, a Cancer Prevention and Control Program research member at the UArizona Cancer Center, examined the increased risks of kidney cancer, specifically among Arizona’s Hispanic and Native American populations.

Increased Risk of Mortality Found for Arizona’s Hispanic, Native American Kidney Cancer Patients

May 6, 2021

Dr. Ken Batai,has documented an increased risk of mortality among Arizona’s Hispanic American and Native American kidney cancer patients.

Students who complete the Innovation in Aging graduate certificate will have the skills and experience to become a certified gerontological coordinator through the National Association of Professional Gerontologists.

New Graduate Certificate Program Prepares Local and Global Health Care Professionals to Meet Needs of Aging Population

May 5, 2021

A new UArizona Health Sciences program will prepare students to work in the field of gerontology, where demand for specialized professionals is high.

College of Medicine – Tucson senior medical student Maya Sarihan gives a COVID-19 vaccination to an agricultural laborer April 23 during a MOVE UP clinic at the Mexican Consulate in Douglas, Arizona.

UArizona Health Sciences Partnership to Vaccinate Hard-to-reach Communities Expands in Southern Arizona

May 4, 2021

A new mobile health unit program is getting more vaccines in the arms of rural, Hispanic and other hard-to-reach populations in southern Arizona.

Research Day to Showcase UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson Investigators’ Work to Overcome Health Challenges

April 29, 2021

Data blitzes, spotlight talks and special session on diversity, equity and inclusion highlight the second annual event that is free and open to the public.

By expanding efforts to include more Spanish-speaking participants in the study, researchers will be able to better investigate whether vaccine effectiveness among essential workers and college students is modified by socio-demographic characteristics, occupation or health status.

AZ HEROES COVID-19 Immunity Study Expanding Efforts to Enroll Spanish-speaking Participants

April 27, 2021

A dedicated campaign to include an underrepresented group in the AZ HEROES study is expected to produce more meaningful results.

The Integrative Medicine in Residency program focuses on integrating alternative medical approaches with conventional residency training.

Integrative Medicine Residency Program Hits 100-Site Milestone

April 27, 2021

Unique curriculum developed at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona Health Sciences is now being taught to medical residents nationally and internationally.

Medical Student Committed to Compassionate Care, Underserved Wins $30,000 Scholarship

April 21, 2021

The UArizona Hillel Foundation has awarded College of Medicine – Tucson student Gabrielle “Gabi” Mintz the Shirley D. Curson Medical Student Scholarship.

Medical students will participate in a variety of education, mentoring and networking activities during the Oncology Summer Internship program.

UArizona Health Sciences Selected to Participate in Summer Internship Program Aimed at Increasing Diversity in Oncology Workforce

April 20, 2021

Medical students from the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson will shadow UArizona Cancer Center members to explore oncology career opportunities.

The University of Arizona is a national leader in workforce diversity, according to Forbes.

Forbes Names University of Arizona a 'Best Employer for Diversity'

April 20, 2021

The University of Arizona is a national leader in workforce diversity, according to Forbes.

Arizona Lottery Awards $35,000 Scholarship to Future Pediatrician Mary Beth Putz

April 12, 2021

Mary Beth Putz, a third-year medical student at the UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, was surprised with a scholarship from the Arizona Lottery.