At the center of Banner – University Medicine is patient care, research and teaching. Included in Banner – University Medicine is Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix, Banner – University Medical Center South, Banner – University Medical Center Tucson, Banner Children’s at Diamond Children’s Medical Center, the University of Arizona Cancer Center, physician clinics and a health plan division. When you choose an academic medical center, you are experiencing the future of medicine today.

Clinical Trials

The University of Arizona, in coordination with Banner – University Medicine, conducts a variety of research studies and clinical trials to support a commitment to improving patient care. As a patient at Banner – University Medical Center, you may be eligible to participate, meaning you'll have access to new treatments which may not be available to the public yet.

Collaborative Care

When you're a patient in one of our hospitals or clinics, your care is coordinated by a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals. This means that experts in a variety of areas come together to discuss your condition and determine the best plan of care, customized to your specific needs.

Graduate Medical Education

We’re helping train the physicians and other medical professionals who will shape the future of health care in Arizona and beyond. Every year Banner – University Medicine trains 1,300 doctors and invests more than $100 million into health professional education and training to prepare the next generation of innovators, researchers and healers.

Awards and Recognitions

The academic medicine difference has led to national awards and recognitions for our hospitals including Banner – University Medical Center Tucson being name U.S. News & World Report as a 2023-2024 Best Hospital, earning the No.1 spot in Tucson. The University of Arizona Cancer Center Clinic, a department of Banner – University Medical Center Tucson, secured a No. 1 designation for high performance in cancer treatment in Southern Arizona. The Best Hospital distinction is the highest level a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.

Learn more about the University of Arizona College of Medicine.