Elise J. Barney, D.O. is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix UACOM-Phoenix) and a practicing nephrologist. Dr. Barney is a clinician educator and her work is focused on innovative education with a student-centered approach. Dr. Barney is the Director of the Cardiovascular and Hematological systems CVH) Block and Co-Director of the GI-Metabolism-Diabetes-Nutrition block and currently teaches in various areas, including nutrition, diabetes, eating disorders, electrolytes and fluid balance for the pre-clerkshicurriculum as well as nephrology topics at BUMC Internal Medicine residency program. Her teaching approach focuses on a solid foundational understanding of pathophysiology and mechanisms of disease. She is a member of the Curriculum Committee and Women in Medicine and Science WIMS) at UACOM-Phoenix. Her service work includes volunteering at the UACOM student-led PACH Clinic, student advising for the Migrant Health Interest Group, and serving on the board for Pre-Health Shadowing organization. She is also a mentor to students and supervisor for an MS1 Scholarly Project and an MS2 research project involving medical education in the CVH block.