Tag: for students

  • New U of A 3-year medical degree program receives ABOR approval

    New U of A 3-year medical degree program receives ABOR approval

    Medical students who want to specialize in primary care can take advantage of an accelerated pathway to residency training. The shortage of primary care physicians in Arizona affects the entire state, especially people in rural communities. Photo by Kris Hanning, U of A Health Sciences Office of Communications The University of Arizona’s efforts to reduce…

  • Neuroscience2026: Neuroscience, Neurology, and Brain Disorders

    We are delighted to invite you to the 2nd Global Summit on Neuroscience, Neurology, and Brain Disorders (NEUROSCIENCE2026), taking place from March 12-14, 2026, in London, UK. This premier international forum will bring together leading experts to discuss the latest advancements in Neuroscience, Neurology, and Brain Disorders. Building on the success of our previous conference,…

  • Visiting Professor at UA College of Medicine – Phoenix

    Hear from Elise Everett, MD Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences Assistant Dean, Clerkship Curriculum Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont Elise Everett, MD is a gynecologic oncologist at the University of Vermont Medical Center. She also serves as associate professor and director of clinical clerkships at the Larner College of…

  • NAU Occupational Therapy Information Session

    As occupational therapists, we empower independence in those we work with. At NAU Occupational Therapy in Downtown Phoenix, we want to empower you to pursue your goal of becoming tomorrow’s change agent, leader, and practice scholar in Occupational Therapy. What’s on the Agenda: Learn about Our Mission, Curriculum, and Learning Options (In-person & Hybrid) Curious…

  • UA College of Medicine – Phoenix Class of 2029 White Coat Ceremony

    Considered to be the mantle of the medical profession, the white coat is a symbol of dedication and commitment to becoming a compassionate and competent physician. The White Coat Ceremony is a cherished rite of passage celebrated at medical schools nationwide. This event symbolizes the beginning of a lifelong journey in medicine, as new students…

  • Metabolic Health Day Conference 2025

    Metabolic Health Day 2025 is more than a conference—it’s a movement. This immersive in-person gathering brings together trailblazers in metabolic health, environmental medicine, and regenerative food systems for a day of inspiration, innovation, and action. Designed for health disruptors, forward-thinking practitioners, passionate advocates, and change-makers, this event is your gateway to the future of care.…

  • Beyond Academia: Health Science Careers Beyond the Academic Track

      Join us by Zoom on June 16th at 2 PM for the Beyond Academia Summer 2025 Seminar Series. We are connecting health science trainees with MS & PhD professionals in careers beyond the academic track. We are pleased to welcome June guests Carol Stewart, Vice President, Tech Parks Arizona, & Casey Carillo, Executive Director, University of…

  • Smart sensors and smarter health: How AI and wearables are reimagining preventive health care

    Smart sensors and smarter health: How AI and wearables are reimagining preventive health care

    The combination of artificial intelligence and wearable devices provides unlimited new opportunities to improve human health through research. Photo by Noelle Haro-Gomez, U of A Health Sciences Office of Communications When it comes to automobiles, no matter how well they are maintained, at some point the check engine light is going to come on. Inevitably,…

  • GenAI is here to stay—how are professors using it?

    GenAI is here to stay—how are professors using it?

    Everyone who’s done a round of physical therapy knows it is a tactile, hands-on—physical—discipline.  So, what role could generative AI have in PT? More than you might think, suggests one NAU professor.  Michael Morgan, a physical therapist and assistant clinical professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, is introducing a handheld AI-enhanced…

  • Medical Nutrition alum uses the power of food to help children with autism

    Medical Nutrition alum uses the power of food to help children with autism

    After over 20 years of specializing in children’s nutrition and neurological disorders, Medical Nutrition alum Julie Matthews has published her second book, The Personalized Autism Nutrition Plan in March 2025. Her goal? To tailor guidance to the unique and varied experiences and needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Matthews worked alongside James Adams, who founded ASU’s Autism/Asperger’s Research Program, to…