Colleen K. Cagno

Colleen K. Cagno, MD, FAAFP is a Professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, specializing in Family and Community Medicine. She directs the Doctor & Patient Course and co-directs the Societies Program, a longitudinal learning community for medical students.

• BS in Biology (minor in Women’s Studies) and MD from The George Washington University
• Residency and Faculty Development Fellowship at University of Arizona

Research Interests include:

• Clinical practice and education
• Implicit bias in healthcare and its impact on patient communication
• Health disparities and promotion/prevention strategies
• Quality improvement in residency training

Her recent publications focus on residency outcomes, bias mitigation, and curriculum innovation. She has presented nationally on topics like simulation-based education and anti-racist curricula. Recipient of multiple teaching and mentoring awards, including AZ Top Docs and Academy of Medical Education Scholars recognition.

Contributions:

• Co-authored 2023 ACGME Family Medicine Program Requirements
• Director of Maternal Child Health Service (2004–2014)
• Researcher on implicit bias and physician communication patterns