University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program
About This Program
Our mission is to provide a professional and scholarly environment in which residents acquire the skills and the scientific foundation to become successful orthopaedic surgeons. Residents at the University of Arizona - Phoenix have unique opportunities to develop early surgical experience and engage in research.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Norman Chutkan, MD
Banner Univ Med Ctr-Phoenix
Primary Program Contact
Cenaida Aguirre Pino, MD
Univ of Arizona Coll of Med-Phoenix
Locations
Banner Univ Med Ctr-Phoenix
Ste A
1320 N 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
550 E Van Buren St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
1111 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85062-2174
1400 S Dobson Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202
1919 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
14502 W Meeker Blvd
Sun City, AZ 85357
1900 N Higley Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
690 N Cofco Center Ct
Phoenix, AZ 85008
750 N 40th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- 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 2 year(s).
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
Nov 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Dec 1, 2025 - Feb 1, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Dec 1, 2026 - Feb 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 28 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.