Creighton University East Valley Arizona Program
About This Program
With over 300 sunny days a year, our program is located in the beautiful East Valley of Phoenix. We are a Level 1 trauma center, stroke and STEMI center, and have high volume and acuity with oustanding faculty. As a newer program, we *highly* value resident input and want to create the EM program of the future. You'll rotate on the Gila River and Navajo Nation which are highly unique experiences. We want you to succeed in your goals, and work with you to achieve them!
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Sara P Dimeo, MD, MHPE
Dignity Health East Valley
Primary Program Contact
Xander Townley-Mcbane
Dignity Health East Valley
Locations
Dignity Health East Valley
Emergency Medicine Pgm
1955 W Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
1955 W Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
1955 W Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
1919 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
3555 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85297
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Nov 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 20, 2025 - Dec 16, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 23 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.