• 2018 Tucson Gay Pride, successful collaboration with Banner and UAHS LGBTQ+ Interest Group

The University of Arizona Health Sciences (UAHS) LGBTQ+ Interest Group was created to support and provide a safe, accepting, inclusive, and respectful environment for our LGBTQ+ Health Science Community and allies. 

UAHS LGBTQ+ Interest Group

Message from the Co-Chairs

The UAHS LGBTQ+ Interest Group serves our four Health Sciences Campuses (College of Medicine, College of Pharmacy, College of Nursing and College of Public Health). We work toward creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment for LGBTQ+ students, staff, faculty, residents, fellows, and patients. 

Gloria J. Guzman Perez-Carrillo, MD, MSc       
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Director, Advanced Neuro-Imaging Initiative
Assistant Residency Program Director - Research

Violet Siwik, MD
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
College of Medicine-Tucson

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UAHS LGBTQ+ Interest Group 2018-2019 Series

Free EVENING Program to Prevent Diabetes for UA/Banner Staff & Family Starting 6/3!

June 3, 2019 to May 4, 2020

Join a new Diabetes Prevention Program group starting now at Banner! The DPP is a best-practice program for people who are at high risk for getting type 2 diabetes. Groups run for an hour weekly, with this group on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. The focus is on weight loss, fitness, stress management, and nutrition in a fun, interactive style.
Eric Plemons, PhD - The Look of a Woman

April 10, 2019

In his new book, "The Look of a Woman," Dr. Eric Plemons argues that good trans- medicine has more than one means and more than one end. Please RSVP here.
FreshAZ Summit

March 22, 2019

This one day summit on Friday, March 22nd at the Black Canyon Conference Center in Phoenix, AZ will provide you with practical information for improving organizational health care policy and practice targeting populations experiencing the highest levels of risk for tobacco-related diseases, disability, and premature death. 
UAHS LGBTQ+ Symposium & Community Fair

February 5, 2019

Feel free to attend any or all sessions. We encourage all to attend the poster sessions during lunch and /or the community fair & networking sessions. Light refreshments and food provided! Please RSVP here.