Creighton University School of Medicine Program
Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Phoenix, AZ(Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ MSA Metro)
48
Positions
#110
Specialty Rank
$64,296
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#110
Emergency Medicine Ranking
61st Percentile
Top 39% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1100321082
- NRMP Code:
- 2154110C0DO
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 48
- Interviews:
- 140
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 46
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 20
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 38.9%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Program offers paid ACEP/EMRA/AAEM memberships, AAEM and ACEP conference, certification classes, textbooks provided, full library resources, etc.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$64,296
PGY-1
$67,027
PGY-2
$70,546
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
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
- 23.1%(FREIDA)
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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1100321082
- NRMP Code:
- 2154110C0DO
- Total Positions:
- 48
- Interviews:
- 140
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Michael Epter
- Email:
- michael_epter@dmgaz.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 11/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/22/2026 - 1/22/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2154110C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Valleywise Health Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Valleywise Health Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Michele L Floring
- Contact Email:
- michelefloring@creighton.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 16
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:16PGY-2:16PGY-3:16
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 55
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 51.1%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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