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
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
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
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:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
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
- Contact Email:
- xander.townley-mcbane@commonspirit.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-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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