University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program
About This Program
We have a diverse patient population. The teaching staff are active multi-disciplinary engaged and enjoyed teaching. We have ancillary staff eager to teach, including respiratory therapists and sleep technologist. We have other trainees including medical students and residents who are excited to work with the fellows.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Karim El-Kersh, MD
Banner University Medical center-PHX
Primary Program Contact
Tamara Edwards, MD
Banner Univ Med Ctr-Phoenix
Locations
550 E Van Buren St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
1111 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85062-2174
7th St And Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012
1400 S Dobson Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 20, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 25, 2025 - Nov 10, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 10, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 25, 2025 - Nov 14, 2025
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 HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.