About Us
We’re excited to welcome you to the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. Our Office of Community Engagement and Partnerships is here to support your journey and connect you with meaningful opportunities both on campus and in the broader community.
At the College of Medicine – Tucson, we value a wide range of life experiences and perspectives. We aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive, whether you’re starting your journey as an undergraduate, beginning medical school, completing a graduate degree, continuing your training, or serving as a faculty or staff member. Our mission is to support your personal and professional growth while working together to improve the health of our community across Arizona and beyond.
We work in partnership within our college and with community organizations to strengthen programs that help students and trainees succeed, expand pathways into medicine and build strong connections to advance health care for all.
Whether you’re visiting, just getting started, continuing your journey or are an established member of our community, we invite you to learn more about our work and how we can support your goals. You’ll find a college community committed to helping you grow as a future health care professional, community member and leader.
Our Approach
Our strategy is built on six pillars: Center Community, Support the Next Generation, Foster Belonging, Collaborate, Engage Early, and Lead with Curiosity and Commitment.
Center Community in All We Do
Align decisions, strategies and initiatives with the lived experiences and health care needs of the communities we serve across Arizona and beyond.
Support the Next Generation of Physicians, Scientists and Leaders
Provide holistic, comprehensive and adaptive support to students, trainees and emerging researchers to ensure they thrive academically, professionally and personally.
Foster a Culture of Belonging and Purpose
Cultivate environments where resilience, cultural humility, and a strong sense of connection and contribution are valued and reinforced.
Collaborate Across Boundaries
Strengthen meaningful partnerships among faculty, staff, learners, community members and institutional keyholders to drive shared success and impact.
Engage Early and Often
Implement proactive outreach and engagement strategies that identify strengths, address challenges, and build lasting relationships with students and communities.
Lead with Curiosity and Commitment
Encourage students, residents, staff and faculty to be lifelong learners, thought partners and leaders in shaping a more community-centered future of health care.
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Contact
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson
Office of Community Engagement and Partnerships
1501 N. Campbell Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85724
COM-Engagement@arizona.edu
520-626-6622