University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix

We seek to improve the health of our communities by creating world-class, innovative programs in personalized medical education, translational research and patient care, all within a culture of inclusive excellence. Within a few short years, with the generous support of Arizonans, our dynamic College of Medicine has built a reputation for outstanding, student-focused education that attracts diverse students of the highest achievement and dedication.

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Health Policy Journal Club , Health Policy , Health Care Administration , Social EM

Expanding Coverage, Saving Lives

1/7/2023 Fathima Haseefa , Vidya Eswaran, MD
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States. An analysis shows that Medicaid expansion can help avert suicide by overcoming financial barriers to mental health care.
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Health Policy Journal Club , Health Policy , Social EM

Health Policy Journal Club: Rural Care on Par?

2/6/2022 Fathima Haseefa , Vidya Eswaran, MD
There is a need for health policy initiatives to optimize the interfacility transfer system and access to primary care and specialists.
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COVID-19 , Pediatric EM , Social EM

Child Abuse Screening in the Emergency Department During the Pandemic

2/4/2021 Briana Corkill
COVID-19 has brought challenges that those in emergency medicine have worked tirelessly to address. The challenge of the increased pediatric abuse cases and limitations on reporting is no different, a
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Wellness , COVID-19

Positivity Amidst Pandemic

10/9/2020 Briana Corkill
The COVID-19 pandemic has wrought havoc on life as we know it, and with that has come an overwhelming collective negativity. Although the damage that COVID-19 has done cannot be minimized, it makes it
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Medical Students , Program Director Interviews , Match

Program Director Interview Series: Ramin Tabatabai, MD | EM Residency Program Director at LAC+USC, Los Angeles, CA

5/20/2020 Shelby Hoebee
In this month’s addition to the Program Director Interview Series we got to chat with Ramin Tabatabai, MD to learn about the LA County + USC Emergency Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Tabatabai tells u
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EMS

EMS Ride-along Etiquette

4/23/2020 Christopher D. Laube, EMT-B
Riding along with an ambulance crew is a great way to see the side of emergency medicine most ED-based physicians don't get to see. Just know your role and follow the code of the road.