Creighton University East Valley Arizona Program
About This Program
Creighton University East Valley Arizona (CUEVA) is an innovative Family Medicine (FM) Residency in the Phoenix metro area in Gilbert, AZ. Our primary hospital - Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is a welcoming full service community hospital that enjoys a stellar reputation. Surrounded by mountains & boasting 330 days of sunshine, Gilbert is the safest city in AZ (Top 5 nationally) & one of the top 10 best places to raise a family in the US. We feature a new state of the art FM practice center,
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Characteristics
Contact Information
Program Director
Benjamin Ihms, DO
Creighton University
Primary Program Contact
Marlene Ashton
Dignity Health-Mercy Gilbert
Locations
Creighton University
Ste 201
3477 S Mercy Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85297-0448
1955 W Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
3555 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85297
1919 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
1955 W Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
350 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or 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
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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 occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 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