HonorHealth Program

DermatologyCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Scottsdale, AZ(Scottsdale, AZ Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#97
Specialty Rank
$67,248
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#97
Dermatology Ranking
32nd Percentile
Top 68% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0800300148
NRMP Code:
1929080A0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
42

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
0.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
3
000
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
90%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Each resident is issued a Dermatoscope to use for the duration of the program. Residents have 2 half days of didactics per week.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

0

Salary Progression

$67,248
PGY-1
$67,248
PGY-2
$70,316
PGY-3
$73,486
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Scottsdale, AZ
Metropolitan Area
Scottsdale, AZ Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Mountain
Metropolitan Population
7,172,282

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
91(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$289K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$46K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
22.1%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
7,172,282
Median Age
46 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.64
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Unemployment Rate
14.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
86°F
Winter
56°F
Sunny Days
247 days
Precipitation
24"
Humidity
71%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.23
Restaurant Meal
11.28
Gas (per gallon)
$3.48
Gym Membership
42

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$67,248
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$73,899
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0800300148
NRMP Code:
1929080A0YOG
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
42
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Christopher Lee Rear
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/24/2025 - 12/1/2025
Interview Period:
1/7/2026 - 2/6/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1929080A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Phoenix VA Health Care System
Primary Teaching Site:
Phoenix VA Health Care System
Contact Person:
Stephanie Sanders

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
35
Unpaid Leave Days:
25

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
50.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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