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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
0
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

0

Salary Progression

$69,000
PGY-1
$69,000
PGY-2
$72,000
PGY-3
$76,000
PGY-4
0

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

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

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

Nominal Salary
$69,000
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$83,133
Value Rating
Excellent
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
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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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-1:4
PGY-2:2
PGY-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

Program Rankings

This section is currently being developed with comprehensive ranking data and analysis.

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External Resources & Official Links

Professional Organizations & Medical Resources

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