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El Rio Health Program
Tucson, AZ
Data Last updated: 3/28/2025
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Our mission-driven program offers clinical excellence, cultural competence, research, advocacy, and community engagement. Enjoy personalized mentorship, diverse settings, and extensive support. The program begins with 4 residents in 2025, expanding to 12 residents by the third year. Experience hands-on training in outpatient clinics and community health centers. Shape your future in Family Medicine and make a meaningful impact with El Rio Health. Apply now!
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Program best described as
Community-based
Primary teaching site
Accredited length of training
3
Required length
3
Accepting applications for training that begins in 2025-2026 No
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in 2026-2027 Yes
Program start dates July 1
Participates in ERAS® Yes
Affiliated with U.S. government Yes
Program Director: Edward Schwager MD
El Rio Health
Family Medicine Residency
1230 S Cherrybell Stra
Tucson, AZ 85713-1907
Tel: (520) 670-3909
Fax:
E-mail: eschwager@elrio.org
Person to contact for more information about the program: Tracy Ratterman MD
El Rio Health

1230 S Cherrybell Stra
Tucson, AZ 85713-1907
Tel: (520) 670-3909
Fax:
E-mail: tracyr@elrio.org
Survey Received: 7/19/2024

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El Rio Health
Family Medicine Residency
1230 S Cherrybell Stra
Tucson, AZ 85713-1907

Participant(s)

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