Creighton University East Valley Arizona Program
About This Program
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center (MGMC) is an innovative Family Medicine Residency in the Phoenix metro area. MGMC is a welcoming full service community hospital that enjoys a stellar reputation. Surrounded by mountains & boasting 330 days of sunshine, Gilbert is the 2nd safest city & the 22nd best place to live in the nation. We feature a new FM practice center, new Women & Children's Pavillion, a VScan US unit for each resident, free breakfast & lunch (weekdays) & full benefits, incl. 23 d PTO.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Characteristics
Contact Information
Program Director
Richard P Kratche, MD
Dignity Health
Primary Program Contact
Marlene Ashton
Dignity Health-Mercy Gilbert
Locations
Dignity Health
Ste 201
3477 S Mercy Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85297
1919 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
1955 W Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
3555 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85297
350 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- 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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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 2, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 2, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 30, 2026 - Dec 18, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 23 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Characteristics
Experience The Program