Professional
Professional Development, Affiliations & Research Engagement
Professional organizations, educational programs, and networking opportunities help researchers stay informed, develop new skills, and engage with broader scientific communities.
Professional Membership Opportunities
List of Professional Society Organizations
Explore professional societies across clinical specialties to access educational resources, networking opportunities, conferences, and career development tools.
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
The University of Arizona's institutional membership provides eligible faculty, staff, and students with complimentary AAAS Elemental Membership.
Benefits include:
- Access to a multidisciplinary scientific community
- Professional development opportunities
- Scientific news and resources
- Networking and collaboration opportunities
AAAS is the world's largest multidisciplinary scientific society dedicated to advancing science and innovation for the benefit of society.
Professional Development and Research Engagement
- Events and Training - Research conferences, symposia, faculty meetings, workshops, and other events designed to support research engagement and collaboration
- Postdoc Academy - Professional development resources and training designed to help postdoctoral researchers build research, career planning, leadership, and other skills essential for their continued development
- Research Office Newsletters - Stay up to date on research opportunities, resources, events, funding announcements, and other updates from the College of Medicine – Phoenix Research Office. Requires UA NetID access
Additional Resources
Curriculum Vitae Structure
- Constructing Your CV (Independent Learning Module, requires UA NetID to access video)
Guidance on building a clear, professional medical student CV that highlights education, research, clinical experience, leadership, and accomplishments - Formation and Strategy of CV Construction (Word)
Strategy for organizing and presenting your CV effectively to highlight relevant experience and strengthen your academic and professional profile - CV Citation Examples 1
Page 1 version including Publications, Oral Abstract & Poster Presentations, Non-Society Lecture Examples - CV Format Example 2
Additional example demonstrating appropriate citation formats for various academic and research activities in a resume