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 required 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
- 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 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 27, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 26, 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 HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-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.