University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program
About This Program
Residents are exposed to a high surgical volume and very diverse cases ranging from simple to very complex. The program covers training in all the Urology subspecialities. Training in robotic surgery is also integrated into the curriculum.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Christian Owen Twiss, MD, BA
Univ of Arizona Coll of Med-Tucson
Primary Program Contact
Monica Jimenez, MD
Univ of Arizona Coll of Med-Tucson
Locations
Univ of Arizona Coll of Med-Tucson
PO Box 245077
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85724-0001
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85724-5085
3601 S 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85723
2800 E Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
1400 S Dobson Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- 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
- 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 1 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 24, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 12, 2025 - Dec 10, 2025
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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.