After earning a University of Arizona bachelor’s degree in general studies in 1985, Ross E. Schwartzberg went on to earn a medical degree from the College of Medicine – Tucson in 1990. Today, he is a diagnostic radiology specialist, an expert in prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, and a generous supporter and friend of the College of Humanities. He is a model for how humanities education can support excellence and make the world a better place.
In his career, Ross has followed the same goals he set during his undergraduate career, when he not only prepared himself for medical school but also followed his passion for religion and history. His humanities background guides his daily life as a physician, helping him to be present with his patients and treat them with kindness and compassion.
Beyond his clinical duties, Ross has dedicated himself to providing innovative and effective imaging-guided techniques in prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. His patient-oriented approach and unwavering commitment to advancing medical practices have earned him widespread respect and admiration within the medical community.
Merging his passions, Ross and his wife, Jacqueline Chang, created the Fred & Barbara Borga Endowed Fund for Religious Studies at the College of Humanities to foster understanding of religious traditions and their impact on health and medicine. The fund supports a lecture series as well as undergraduate student scholarships. Beyond this generous gift, Ross has engaged with faculty and students in relation to the college’s new Religious Studies for Health Professionals major. Most recently, he and Jacqueline created the Ross Schwartzberg and Jackie Chang Interdisciplinary Studies Internships Endowment, supporting Interdisciplinary Studies majors who have accepted an internship offer.
