Dr. Chadwick graduated with a degree in zoology from Arizona State University, and received her MD from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. In 1992 she became the first woman president of the Arizona Medical Association. Also in 1992, Dr. Chadwick was appointed Associate Dean for Phoenix Programs for the University of Arizona College of Medicine to act as a liaison between the College of Medicine and the Phoenix community. She currently serves as Vice Dean for Academic Affairs at University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix.