University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program
About This Program
The University of Arizona Orthopaedic Residency Program in Tucson is the longest standing, most storied orthopaedic training program in Arizona, and in the greater region. Key features include a balanced faculty that includes all relevant subspecialties, and an active research program that is funded extramurally that rivals any in the nation. Other key features include a welcoming faculty and training atmosphere.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Gregory Lewis Desilva, MD, BA
Univ of Arizona Coll of Med-Tucson
Primary Program Contact
Barbra Solares
Univ of Arizona Coll of Med-Tucson
Locations
Univ of Arizona Coll of Med-Tucson
PO Box 245064
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85724
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85724-5085
5301 E Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ 85733-2195
9003 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
2424 N Wyatt Dr
Tucson, AZ 85712
1605 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
4616 E Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
1555 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
2800 E Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
1275 E Fairfax Rd
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- 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 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Nov 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Dec 1, 2025 - Mar 1, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Dec 1, 2026 - Mar 1, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
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-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.