Gulshan Sethi, MD Endowed Professorship

Honoring a Legacy of Excellence

Dr. Gulshan Sethi has shaped more than three decades of innovation, mentorship, and compassionate care at the University of Arizona. A pioneer in heart and lung transplantation, a leader in cardiovascular device research, and a mentor to generations of surgeons, Dr. Sethi embodies the highest standards of surgical excellence and humanity.

The establishment of the Gulshan Sethi, MD Endowed Professorship in Cardiothoracic Surgery will ensure that his legacy continues through future innovators, educators, and leaders in cardiothoracic care.

About the Endowed Professorship

This permanent endowment will support the recruitment and retention of nationally recognized cardiothoracic surgeons who will advance research, elevate patient care, and mentor trainees. Funding will help drive progress in:

Transformative heart and lung research
Interdisciplinary clinical innovation
Early-stage discovery with national funding potential
Simulation training and medical education
Support for residents, fellows, and future leaders

Dr. Gulshan Sethi holding a patient's hand

Learn more about the vision for this endowment.

See the Full Brochure (PDF)

Ways to Give

Your gift will help establish this $1 million endowment, honoring Dr. Sethi’s extraordinary career and sustaining excellence in cardiothoracic surgery for decades to come.

1. Give Online

The fastest way to contribute is via the University of Arizona Foundation’s secure giving portal.

Make a Gift Online

2. Donor Advised Funds & Checks

If you are donating through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF), charitable giving platform, or by personal check, please use the following details to ensuring your gift is routed correctly:

Beneficiary Organization University of Arizona Foundation

Mailing Address P.O. Box 210109
Tucson, AZ 85721-0109

Tax ID / EIN 86-6050388

Fund Name Gulshan Sethi, MD Endowed Professorship in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Fund Number (include on memo line) 40-10-5067

Note for Checks: Please make payable to "University of Arizona Foundation" and include the Fund Number above on the memo line.

Questions about how to make a contribution?

Email: stephmills@arizona.edu
Phone: (520) 626-4518

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