Psychiatry
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson Department of Psychiatry leads efforts to comprehensively prevent and treat psychiatric disorders, conduct cutting-edge research and prepare future clinicians through rigorous, experiential education. We are committed to serving Southern Arizona’s unique patient populations.
About Us
The Department of Psychiatry is one of the original departments in the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, which was founded in 1967. We are known for our focus on community-based mental health care, multidisciplinary approach to the medical/psychiatry interface, and commitment to scholarly inquiry and education.
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