
The College of Medicine – Tucson is leading the way in education, research and patient care
Our progressive curriculum is shaping culturally competent physicians with a global knowledge of health care. Our interdisciplinary research teams are making discoveries to deliver precision medicine, particularly in the areas of children’s medicine, the heart, cancer and local diseases such as Valley Fever. And compassionate clinical care is extended to underserved community members by students working under the supervision of faculty physicians.
Your support helps us prepare our students for the myriad complex health issues they will one day see. Gifts to the College of Medicine – Tucson enable us to recruit exceptional faculty talent who will perform groundbreaking research and provide outstanding medical training and patient care.

“With your support, we’re improving health and happiness in every stage of life, reducing disparities in research and care delivery, and adapting the immune system to thrive as our world evolves.”
– Dean Michael Abecassis, MD, MBA

The path to become a physician is long and arduous. There are no shortcuts, only many years of intense study. Your gifts provide life-changing scholarships and equip the college to support students on their journeys.
SOME OF OUR TOP PRIORITIES
COVID-19: Prevention, Detection & Treatment Research
Support research into solutions for this global health crisis.
Dean's Fund for Excellence
These unrestricted funds assist the dean in leading the College of Medicine and provide the needed flexibility to reach new heights. Areas of use include but are not limited to faculty support, student support, research projects and programs.
The White Coat Scholarship Campaign
These funds will support incoming medical students by providing the gift of a white coat and stethoscope to start them on their journey of becoming a physician.