Banner – Unversity Medicine Annual Report

College of Medicine – Tucson Partnership: Students from the College of Medicine - Tucson receive hands-on, expert medical training at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson South, as well as the ambulatory clinics around Southern Arizona.. Of the 108 students in the class of 2023 College of Medicine – Tucson graduates, 44 percent accepted residency training programs in Arizona, helping to address Arizona’s physician shortage. In addition, 51% of all graduates chose residencies in primary care, a much needed field of specialty for our community. In 2023, the college was 17th in the nation in U.S. News & World Report’s Most Diverse Medical School rankings. In partnership with Banner, the college offers 64 graduate medical education programs across all specialties with 64 residents, 22 ACGME-accredited residencies, 131 fellows and 41 fellowship training programs. UArizona/Banner faculty-physicians lead and share their vast clinical expertise while also treating patients within our two hospitals.

Patient Stories Transplant and Burn Providing the best possible outcomes for our patients represents the passion behind the services we deliver as health care providers. Being able to share the heartwarming success stories of our patients serves as inspiration for our team members and we are happy to share a few stories that exemplify the exceptional care provided by our teams.

Burn Survivor Honored During UArizona Football Game: Corey Roper was treated for 2nd and 3rd-degree burns on his chest, back, arm, neck, chin, stomach, and side at Banner University Medical Center Tucson for severe burns after the twelve year old tried a TikTok challenge that involves alcohol and fire. Corey received treatment from Marc Mathews, MD, burn, trauma surgery and surgical critical care specialist, and Lourdes Castanon, MD, surgeon and director of the Banner – University Medicine’s Burn Program. Thanks to the establishment of the Banner – University Medicine’s Burn Program in 2022, patients no longer need to be transported and schedule follow-up visits in Phoenix. Corey’s mom, Tiffany Roper, used the experience to raise awareness by sharing their story to help prevent other children from attempting to do any social media challenges. Corey is undergoing physical therapy with the Banner Burn team and recovering from his burns.