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College of Medicine - Tucson has raised $ 64,689 from 63 gifts!

College of Medicine - Tucson

You + Our College = True Love on Giving Day!

To maintain the College of Medicine — Tucson’s tradition of excellence, we must provide the financial support necessary to support our students and researchers. Your generosity is appreciated!

Sarver Heart Center Cardiovascular Research Institute

Supports the Heart Center and their collaboration on cardiac research, education and patient care.

The Valley Fever Center for Excellence Fund

Helps fund a future where Valley Fever cases are detected early and treated effectively, and serious illness and unnecessary deaths of people and pets are prevented.

College of Medicine – Tucson Scholarships

Provides scholarships and other types of support that will not only change the lives of our medical students, but ultimately, the lives of those they will care for in the future.

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The Flagship Challenge

The University of Arizona community is being challenged to come together on Giving Day to support academic success! If we raise $5 million for academic programs, including the Colleges and scholarships, in the next 24 hours, a generous donor will give $20 million to the U of A’s Presidential Strategic Leadership Fund! Join us today to help power student success, research and community engagement at the U of A.

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Honoring a Legacy: The Gulshan Sethi, MD Endowed Professorship in Cardiothoracic Surgery

In 1988, Dr. Gulshan Sethi joined the University of Arizona. More than three decades later, his impact remains deeply woven into the fabric of our health sciences campus. Thanks to the support of the Sethi family, alumni and friends, the first $10,000 in gifts toward the Gulshan Sethi, MD Endowed Professorship in Cardiothoracic Surgery will be matched dollar for dollar! This endowed professorship will serve as a living tribute to Dr. Sethi, whose career was defined by groundbreaking discoveries, life-saving surgeries and the mentorship of hundreds of future leaders in medicine. Please donate generously to honor the legacy of Dr. Sethi’s remarkable contributions and ensure his values of innovation, compassion and excellence continue to guide the field of cardiothoracic surgery for generations to come.

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College of Medicine - Tucson Gold Humanism Honor Society Challenge

The Gold Humanism Honor Society at the College of Medicine – Tucson is committed to promoting humanism, empathy and kindness in healthcare. Each year, fourth-year medical students are nominated by their peers and take the lead in planning and organizing our programming including Pay-It-Forward mentoring, Tell-Me-More structured patient conversations and Solidarity Week supporting free student-run clinics, donation drives, harm reduction efforts, resident wellness and appreciation events, and cards and gifts for pediatric patients. Support for the GHHS will help sustain and expand these initiatives, allowing us to continue promoting a humanistic, patient-centered healthcare culture in Tucson. Thanks to an anonymous donor the first $500 in gifts will be matched dollar for dollar!

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Honoring a Legacy: The Gulshan Sethi, MD Endowed Professorship in Cardiothoracic Surgery 2

In 1988, Dr. Gulshan Sethi joined the University of Arizona. More than three decades later, his impact remains deeply woven into the fabric of our health sciences campus. Thanks to the support of the Sethi family, alumni and friends, the first $10,000 in gifts toward the Gulshan Sethi, MD Endowed Professorship in Cardiothoracic Surgery will be matched dollar for dollar! This endowed professorship will serve as a living tribute to Dr. Sethi, whose career was defined by groundbreaking discoveries, life-saving surgeries, and the mentorship of hundreds of future leaders in medicine. Please donate generously to honor the legacy of Dr. Sethi’s remarkable contributions and ensure his values of innovation, compassion, and excellence continue to guide the field of cardiothoracic surgery for generations to come.

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Bridging the Gap in Medical Student's Wellness

College of Medicine – Tucson alum, Dr. Albert G. Wendt (Class of 1974) is committed to improving the health and wellness of our MedCats! Every dollar donated to the Health and Wellness Distinction Track Fund on Giving Day will be matched until we reach $5,000. Generally, medical students carry an increased burden of depression, anxiety and mental stress compared to nonmedical peers of the same age. We are committed to helping our future physicians understand the complex concept of wellness and empowering our MedCats with the tools necessary to understand wellness promotion through all five wellness competencies. Dr. Wendt believes supporting the health and wellness of our medical students fosters a stronger future for healthcare in our nation. He invites you to join him in providing critical support for the health and wellness of our MedCats. Give today to DOUBLE your impact!

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Commitment to Underserved People (CUP) Program Challenge

The Commitment to Underserved People (CUP) program was created in 1979 and continues today to be a student-developed and student-directed co-curricular program serving a variety of underserved populations in Tucson and Southern Arizona. The work the program does goes well beyond the dollar value. As a mom of two shared, "This clinic is amazing. I've lived through brutality and so have my kids. You make me feel human again, like someone cares." With 10 in-house clinics, nine clinical programs and 21 non-clinical/educational programs currently available in Tucson and Southern Arizona, students have opportunities to participate in service-learning that is related to their individual interests. Supporting the CUP Program will provide critical resources for those who need us most. Thanks to the support of the College of Medicine – Tucson alumni, the first $1,600 in gifts will be matched dollar for dollar! Please donate generously to help us meet our $5,000 Giving Day goal!

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College of Medicine - Tucson Justin Cetas MD PhD Endowment Challenge

The Department of Neurosurgery is committed to ensuring Dr. Justin S. Cetas’ lifelong commitment to all aspects of patient care, education and training, research, and strong departmental leadership will continue long into the future. Dr. Cetas was a highly talented and skilled skull base neurosurgeon; it was his passion to share this vast fund of knowledge as a highly respected and innovative instructor. As a University of Arizona College of Medicine alumnus and the first appointed Chair, Department of Neurosurgery, Dr. Cetas became very special to us. We are ensuring his legacy will endure. Support for the Dr. Justin S. Cetas, MD, PhD, Memorial Endowment will provide funding for faculty, residents, fellows, and students to enhance their skills and foster the next generation of neurosurgeons. Thanks to an anonymous donor the first $3,000 in gifts will be matched dollar for dollar.

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