Dignity Health East Valley Program
Family MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Gilbert, AZ(Gilbert, AZ Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#631
Specialty Rank
$68,032
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#631
Family Medicine Ranking
18th Percentile
Top 82% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200300001
- NRMP Code:
- 2346120C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 120
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 54
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 18
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.8
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 23
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 39
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 33
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 29%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 29%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center (MGMC) is an innovative Family Medicine Residency in the Phoenix metro area. MGMC is a welcoming full service community hospital that enjoys a stellar reputation. Surrounded by mountains & boasting 330 days of sunshine, Gilbert is the 2nd safest city & the 22nd best place to live in the nation. We feature a new FM practice center, new Women & Children's Pavillion, a VScan US unit for each resident, free breakfast & lunch (weekdays) & full benefits, incl. 23 d PTO.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- 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
$68,032
PGY-1
$71,428
PGY-2
$75,013
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
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):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
- Metropolitan Population
- 7,172,282
- 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:
- 1200300001
- NRMP Code:
- 2346120C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 120
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Richard P Kratche
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/14/2026 - 11/2/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/30/2026 - 12/18/2026
- 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:
- 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:
- 2346120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Dignity Health East Valley
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Dignity Health East Valley
- Contact Person:
- Marlene Ashton
- Contact Email:
- marlene.ashton@dignityhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 18
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 83.3%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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