University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program
About This Program
The program is based in the vibrant city of Phoenix, Arizona-renowned for its year-round sunshine and stunning desert landscapes. Phoenix is also home to the Sun Cities, a pioneering retirement community concept that attracts older adults from across the country. This setting offers an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience and apply knowledge in the field of geriatric medicine during the fellowship.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Nimit Agarwal, MD
Banner Univ Med Ctr-Phoenix
Primary Program Contact
Tamara Edwards, MD
Banner Univ Med Ctr-Phoenix
Locations
Banner Univ Med Ctr-Phoenix
Lower Level 2 Ancillary IM Geriatrics
1111 E McDowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85006
550 E Van Buren St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
1111 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85062-2174
21410 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
13391 N 94th Dr
Peoria, AZ 85381
7th St And Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012
10401 W Thunderbird Blvd
Sun City, AZ 85372
5555 W Thunderbird Rd
Glendale, AZ 85306
14502 W Meeker Blvd
Sun City, AZ 85357
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- 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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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 25, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-5 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.