Creighton University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
We are excited to continue in-person interviews for this year's application cycle! Creighton Phoenix Surgery is an outstanding program with rigorous, hands-on didactic/clinical training. Tertiary/referral facility and Level 1 trauma/burn center expose residents to a variety of cases most don't experience until senior years. You're given clinical/surgical responsibilities from day one. This program is part of the Creighton University AZ Health Education Alliance.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Keith H Paley, MD
Valleywise Health
Primary Program Contact
Lila L Mirza, BS
Creighton University School of Medicine-
Locations
Valleywise Health
Dept of Surgery
2601 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, NE 68178
7th St And Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012
7400 E Osborn Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251-5672
1919 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
19829 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
350 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
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 3 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
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
Oct 21, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2025 - Jan 15, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2025 - Jan 15, 2027
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life 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 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.