The University of Arizona (UA) is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 1885 by the 13th Arizona Territorial Legislature, it was the first university in the Arizona Territory. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very High Research Activity". The University of Arizona is one of three universities governed by the Arizona Board of Regents. As of 2021, the university enrolled 49,471 students in 19 separate colleges/schools, including the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson and Phoenix and the James E. Rogers College of Law, and is affiliated with two academic medical centers (Banner University Medical Center Tucson and Banner University Medical Center Phoenix). In 2021, University of Arizona acquired Ashford University.
The University of Arizona Department of Surgery in Tucson Arizona is a leading academic surgery department dedicated to excellence in clinical care research and education. It provides a comprehensive range of surgical services across numerous subspecialties delivered by experienced surgeons utilizing advanced technology and innovative techniques to achieve the best patient outcomes. The department offers robust residency and fellowship training programs focused on dynamic training and mentoring future surgeons. Its core mission is to advance the field of surgery through transformative discoveries exceptional patient care and fostering a collaborative environment deeply invested in the Southern Arizona community.
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