Creighton University East Valley Arizona Program
About This Program
Mission focused: Compassionate and community minded-High-volume: Low risk and high-risk obstetrics-Advanced Minimally Invasive Gynecology: High volume complex cases and EMIGS curriculum-Patient Safety and Quality Improvement focused: Innovative novel didactic curriculum with a focus on patient safety and healthcare quality improvement-Culture of Scholarship: Innovative research curriculum and mentorship utilizing the 13-step road map to scholarly activity-Wellness: Focus on resident and faculty
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Erum Azhar, MD
Ste 108
Primary Program Contact
Johana Tapia, BS
Ste 108
Locations
1955 W Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
3555 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85297
1955 W Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
- Other letter(s) may be required. No further details provided.
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: 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
- Outpatient mental health
Salary Compensation
Year 1
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 18 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.