University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program
About This Program
The University of Arizona EMS fellowship offers fellows an opportunity to learn from experienced EMS medical directors in a high-volume urban EMS system while enjoying a wide variety of subspecialty rotations. Through optional rotations such as TEMS, technical rescue, wilderness medicine, rural EMS, aerospace medicine, and community paramedicine; fellows can learn the core concepts of EMS medical direction while exploring areas of niche EMS practice that might be of interest to them.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Joshua Blake Gaither, MD, BS
Univ of Arizona Coll of Med-Tucson
Primary Program Contact
Tiani Wright, MD
Univ of Arizona Coll of Med-Tucson
Locations
Univ of Arizona Coll of Med-Tucson
PO Box 245057
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85724
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85724-5085
5225 W Massingale Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
957 Calle Calabasas
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
300 S Fire Central Pl
Tucson, AZ 85701
11700 W Avra Valley Rd
Marana, AZ 85653
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Jun 1, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.