University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program
About This Program
Our residents train in diverse settings-an academic Level I trauma center, a VA hospital, a high-volume community hospital, and rural hospitals across Arizona. This unique combination exposes them to a wide range of pathology and surgical practice models. From complex tertiary care to resource-limited rural surgery, our graduates are prepared for any practice setting with the versatility, skill, and confidence to succeed.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Iman Ghaderi, MD, MSc, MHPE, FRCSC, FACS, DABS-FPMBS
Univ of Arizona Coll of Med
Primary Program Contact
Esther Esquivel
Univ of Arizona Coll of Med-Tucson
Locations
Univ of Arizona Coll of Med
PO Box 245058
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85724-5058
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85724-5085
5301 E Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ 85733-2195
3601 S 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85723
2800 E Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
1200 N Beaver St
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
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
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
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
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- 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 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.