TMC Health Medical Education Program Inc (THMEP) Program
About This Program
Our three-year residency program is dedicated to training exceptional primary care pediatricians who provide compassionate, high-value, evidence-based care to a diverse patient population. Located in Southern Arizonas unique border region, residents gain experience caring for children and families from varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Through community engagement and experiences such as St. Andrews Childrens Clinic, residents serve underserved populations while developing a deeper
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Patricia Jillaine Eck, DO, MS
Tucson Hosps Med Education
Primary Program Contact
Mikayla Janes, MHA
TMC Health Medical Education Program
Locations
Tucson Hosps Med Education
Pediatrics Pgm
5301 E Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
5301 E Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ 85733-6604
1919 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
101 W Irvington Rd
Tucson, AZ 85714
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
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- 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 10 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 or outside 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
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 8 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.