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Dignity Health East Valley Program

Emergency MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Chandler, AZ(Chandler, AZ Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#256
Specialty Rank
$68,032
PGY1 Salary
12.5%
IMG %
#256
Emergency Medicine Ranking
10th Percentile
Top 90% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1100300002
NRMP Code:
2346110C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
130

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
214
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Sick Days:
23
Faculty Ratio:
1.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
50
Non-Physician Staff:
30
Part-Time Physicians:
15
Female Faculty:
42.9%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
1%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
1%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

With over 300 sunny days a year, our program is located in the beautiful East Valley of Phoenix. We are a Level 1 trauma center, stroke and STEMI center, and have high volume and acuity with oustanding faculty. As a newer program, we *highly* value resident input and want to create the EM program of the future. You'll rotate on the Gila River and Navajo Nation which are highly unique experiences. We want you to succeed in your goals, and work with you to achieve them!

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

2 weeks

Salary Progression

$68,032
PGY-1
$71,428
PGY-2
$75,031
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

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

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Chandler, AZ
Metropolitan Area
Chandler, AZ Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Mountain
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
108(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$329K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$79K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
24.9%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
302K
Median Age
43 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.43000000000000005
Poverty Rate
23.0%
Unemployment Rate
14.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
103°F
Winter
73°F
Sunny Days
247 days
Precipitation
23"
Humidity
68%

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
$68,032
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$62,993
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1100300002
NRMP Code:
2346110C0YOG
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
130
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Sara P Dimeo
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/5/2025 - 11/1/2025
Interview Period:
10/20/2025 - 1/5/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
196
Min Step 2 Score:
214

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 16

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2346110C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center
Contact Person:
Xander Townley-Mcbane

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
23
Unpaid Leave Days:
42

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
214
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
12.5%
IMG Classification
MODERATE

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
87.5%
DO Classification
HIGH

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