University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program
About This Program
Program has strong clinical rotations in the surrounding community of Tucson AZ as well as unique inpatient and outpatient rotations at the Southern AZ VA., Banner University Medical Center, Banner Alzheimer Institute, and Quiburi Mission Nursing & Rehabilitation, and El Rio Health. Fellows will have a diverse and extensive didactic series throughout the year led by leading Geriatric Psychiatrists, geriatricians, and neurologists throughout Arizona. All fellows have a year long rotation at the
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Marianne Nebel Klugheit, BA
Southern Arizona VA Health Care Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Steven Schaefer, MA
Univ of Arizona Coll of Med-Tucson
Locations
Southern Arizona VA Health Care Ctr
Geriatric Psychiatry Pgm
3601 S 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85723
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85724-5085
3601 S 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85723
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85724
2800 E Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
1650 N Santa Rosa Ave
Tucson, AZ 85712
Application Information
No Program Match
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
Data not provided by program
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
May 8, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Jul 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 5
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.