Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program
About This Program
For 23+ years, Creighton University School of Medicine - Phoenix CAP Fellowship Program has cultivated a community of child psychiatrists deeply committed to families and excellent clinical care. Our program offers strong psychotherapy training, a unique emphasis on cultural psychiatry, and rich experience across the developmental spectrum, including autism/developmental disorders and birth-to-five populations. Fellows train with specialized populations across sunny Phoenix, including child malt
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Characteristics
Contact Information
Program Director
Wendy Watson, MPH, MD
Creighton University School of Medicine
Primary Program Contact
Courtney Zurek, MA
Valleywise Behavioral Health Ctr-Mesa
Locations
Creighton University School of Medicine
Valleywise Behavioral Health Ctr-Mesa
570 W Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85201-3203
3100 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
1919 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
483 W Seed Farm Rd
Sacaton, AZ 85147
11000 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
2850 N 24th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
3131 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
6350 S Maple Ave
Tempe, AZ 85283
4350 E Cotton Center Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85040
420 W Watkins Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85003
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)
- General Psychiatry Attendings
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Jul 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Characteristics
Experience The Program