University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program
About This Program
The UA Rheumatology Fellowship is a two-year program with focus on 3 major goals including education, clinical excellence and research. Our fellows rotate at the following sites: Banner University Medical Center-Tucson, Tucson VA Medical Center and various Indian Health Services clinics. Fellows also have the opportunity to have elective rotations in pediatric rheumatology, allergy/immunology, and sports medicine. Our intent is to provide background for the successful practice of rheumatology.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Ernest R Vina, MD
Univ of Arizona
Primary Program Contact
Claudia Rosales, BS, AA
Univ of Arizona
Locations
Univ of Arizona
Ste 8303
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85724
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85724-5085
3601 S 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85723
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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 from a department chair
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
Oct 24, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 16, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 7, 2026 - Oct 23, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
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.