Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program
About This Program
We are excited to offer in-person interviews for this year's application cycle with financial aid available via confidential application. Our program is outstanding with rigorous clinical training, advanced simulation, SCORE based didactics and Mission driven care for diverse and underserved populations; as well as destination specialty care. Tertiary/referral facility, two Level 1 trauma centers and a Level 1 Burn center expose residents to a depth and breadth of patient experiences many other
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Keith 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
3100 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
7400 E Osborn Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251-5672
19829 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
4212 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
1919 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
350 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
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
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 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
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
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Salary Compensation
Year 1 through 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.