University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program
DermatologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Tucson, AZ(Tucson, AZ Metropolitan Area Metro)
9
Positions
#83
Specialty Rank
$69,000
PGY1 Salary
11.1%
IMG %
#83
Dermatology Ranking
42nd Percentile
Top 58% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0800321145
- NRMP Code:
- 1015080A2J1
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 9
- Interviews:
- 42
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 8
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 40%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 90%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our residency program provides comprehensive training in medical and surgical care of the skin, hair and nails. We also have one of the best micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology fellowships in the Southwest as well as a Dermatologic Research Fellowship that offers a variety of top-notch clinical and research training opportunities. Division faculty regularly mentor research projects initiated by trainees, such as a teaching app to help train dermatologists in biopsy decision-making and
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$69,000
PGY-1
$69,000
PGY-2
$72,000
PGY-3
$76,000
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 83(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $287K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $42K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 21.4%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 7,172,282
- Median Age
- 28 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.22999999999999998
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 14.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
98°F
Winter
68°F
Sunny Days
247 days
Precipitation
23"
Humidity
53%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.63
Restaurant Meal
12.36
Gas (per gallon)
$3.81
Gym Membership
46
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0800321145
- NRMP Code:
- 1015080A2J1
- Total Positions:
- 9
- Interviews:
- 42
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Clara Curiel
- Email:
- ccuriel@arizona.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/24/2025 - 1/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2025 - 1/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1015080A2
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Southern Arizona VA Health Care Center (Tucson)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Southern Arizona VA Health Care Center (Tucson)
- Contact Person:
- Sara Rojas
- Contact Email:
- serojas@arizona.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:2PGY-3:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 11.1%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 3rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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