Sarah Coles is an Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix in the Department of Family, Community, and Preventive Medicine. She received her undergraduate degrees in molecular and cellular biology and saxophone performance from the University of Arizona.
She attended medical school at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and trained in family medicine at the Banner University Medical Center – Phoenix Family Medicine Residency. Since completing residency, she has stayed on as faculty at the family medicine residency and at the medical school. In addition to practicing full spectrum primary care, she is involved in curriculum development, organized medicine, community engagement and advocacy, and teaching medical students and residents in a variety of settings. Her clinical interests include integrated behavioral health, evidence-based medicine, and health literacy. She serves as the Chair of the American Academy of Family Physicians Commission on Health of the Public and Science.