University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program
About This Program
Located in sunny Tucson, Arizona we offer a residency experience that prioritizes well-being and faculty support. This Program fosters a collegial, inclusive environment where residents feel valued and heard. Faculty are approachable, invested in mentorship, and committed to resident growth. The city's slower pace, outdoor lifestyle, and affordability further promote balance, making Tucson an ideal place to thrive personally and professionally during Internal Medicine training.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Laura Ellen Meinke, MD, BS
Univ of Arizona Coll of Med-Tucson
Primary Program Contact
Mary Gosciminski
Univ of Arizona Coll of Med-Tucson
Locations
Univ of Arizona Coll of Med-Tucson
PO Box 245040
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85724
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85724-5085
5301 E Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ 85733-2195
3601 S 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85723
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- 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 5 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 6, 2025 - Feb 13, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 30, 2027
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.