University of Arizona Department of Medicine - Tucson

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