University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program
About This Program
We are an innovative, mission-informed program with 2 tracks. The Alvernon track focuses on community-responsive care for underserved populations with integrative medicine training. The South Campus track has a focus on training full-spectrum physicians to serve rural and underserved areas with required rural rotations. Both track offer an FM run, robust, adult inpatient service at a community hospital and the opportunity to participate in a Spanish/Healthcare Disparities track.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Karyn Beth Kolman, MD, BS
Univ of Arizona Coll of Med-Tucson
Primary Program Contact
Laura Walker, MD
Univ of Arizona Coll of Med-Tucson
Locations
Univ of Arizona Coll of Med-Tucson
Family Med Pgm Ste 228
655 N Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85711
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85724-5085
2601 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85724
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
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
Data not provided by program
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: Clinical experience in 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
Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 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 1 through Year 3
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.