University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program
Emergency MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Tucson, AZ(Tucson, AZ Metropolitan Area Metro)
48
Positions
#141
Specialty Rank
$66,500
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#141
Emergency Medicine Ranking
51st Percentile
Top 49% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1100312056
- NRMP Code:
- 1015110C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 48
- Interviews:
- 178
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 78
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 21
- Female Faculty:
- 29.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 1%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
With our proximity to the US-Mexico border and several reservations, our patient population includes a large number of Hispanic and Native American individuals. While in the ED, several shifts per month during the third year, our residents serve in the role of Resuscitation Captain, where they do not primarily care for individual patients but assist with leading resuscitations, caring for critically ill patients, and teaching and assisting more junior residents with procedures.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$66,500
PGY-1
$69,000
PGY-2
$72,000
PGY-3
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
- 22.2%(FREIDA)
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:
- 1100312056
- NRMP Code:
- 1015110C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 48
- Interviews:
- 178
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Albert Fiorello
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/4/2026 - 1/20/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1015110C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Banner-University Medical Center Tucson
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Banner-University Medical Center Tucson
- Contact Person:
- Veronica L Calderon
- Contact Email:
- veronica@aemrc.arizona.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
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 1st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 34.1%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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