University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program
About This Program
University of Arizona Orthopaedic Sports Medicine offers year-round training in the active Southwest, serving diverse urban, rural, and tribal communities. Fellows gain high-volume arthroscopy and reconstruction, non-operative sports care, ultrasound-guided diagnostics, and comprehensive rehab integration. Event/sideline coverage opportunities, multidisciplinary clinics with PT/ Certified AT, and research mentorship prepare graduates for independent, team-based practice.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Tolga Turker, MD
Department Of Orthopaedics 8th Floor PO
Primary Program Contact
Maralyn Enriquez, MD
The University of Arizona
Locations
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85724-5085
2800 E Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
3601 S 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85723
Application Information
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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
- 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
Jan 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jul 1, 2025 - Jan 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-1 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Quality of Life Information*
Estimated Monthly Costs
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