On Wednesday, Oct. 9, HonorHealth announced that an agreement was finalized with Arizona State University (ASU) in which HonorHealth will be the primary clinical affiliate for the new ASU School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering.

This innovative partnership will help develop a unique, nationally recognized medical education program, designed to attract and retain outstanding students, residents and faculty.

“As the most collaborative healthcare system in the Valley, I’m excited about this new partnership with one of America’s most innovative universities. This affiliation will boost our brand and help to elevate our Graduate Medical Education programs to a national level, while also providing best-in-class training opportunities for ASU’s undergraduate medical students,” says Todd LaPorte, CEO

ASU’s School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering is a central component of ASU Health. The first class of approximately 35 students is anticipated to begin in the 2026-27 academic year. Priya Radhakrishnan, MD, will serve as the Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs. She will also continue to serve in her role as HonorHealth’s Chief Academic Officer.

ASU medical school students will be exposed to leading-edge clinical and research opportunities, with rotations in our hospitals throughout Phoenix, Scottsdale and surrounding communities.

We also expect this collaboration to further enhance our recruitment and retention efforts for physicians and other members of the healthcare workforce, ensuring HonorHealth will have a growing pipeline of talent to serve our growing community.

There are many operational details to work through over the next 18 months. We will continue to share relevant updates in a timely manner. Please review this Internal FAQs HonorHealth ASU affiliation.

As an award-winning, locally owned and governed community-focused health system that shares ASU’s commitment to innovation, this collaboration will allow us to advance healthcare in our community and develop the future leaders in medicine.

Together, we’re not just imagining a healthier future for Arizona — we’re building it.