University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program
About This Program
The University of Arizona's ACGME-accredited Geriatric Medicine Fellowship offers one year of interdisciplinary training with strong mentorship, diverse electives, and hands-on experience in outpatient, inpatient, home-based, and long-term care settings. Our small program size supports personalized learning and prepares graduates for careers in academic medicine, clinical leadership, and compassionate care of older adults.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Meenakshi Dagar, MD
University of Arizona
Primary Program Contact
Robin Lang, MD
Univ of Arizona Coll of Med-Tucson
Locations
University of Arizona
Medicine/GGP, Suite 7401
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85724-0001
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85724-5085
3601 S 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85723
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85724
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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 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-4
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.