With more than a decade of experience in higher education and academic medicine, Amo Trigg is a leader in medical education administration, curriculum operations, and program evaluation.
Throughout their career, Amo has held roles in undergraduate and graduate admissions at both the University of Arizona and Arizona State University, as well as progressively senior roles in medical education. Recognized for building collaborative relationships and driving organizational excellence, they are passionate about advancing medical education through innovation, data-informed decision-making, and a commitment to preparing the next generation of physician-engineers.
Their academic medicine career began at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix as a Coordinator of Academic Affairs. During that time they learned the nuance of preclerkship curriculum execution and delivery following best practices. They were involved in many initiatives including a curricular paradigm shift to active learning and UArizona Health Sciences strategic planning. In 2018, they launched the Research Office for Medical Education (ROME) as the Assistant Director. ROME enabled students, faculty, and staff to readily develop, engage in, and produce medical education research across the continuum including UME, GME, and CME.
As Director of Clinical Curriculum at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, they oversaw the delivery and continuous improvement of the clinical curriculum, leading a multidisciplinary team and collaborating with faculty, healthcare partners, and institutional leadership to support medical student success across more than 250 clinical sites. Their expertise includes curriculum management, accreditation compliance, strategic planning, educational research, and process improvement.
