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University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program

Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Tucson, AZ(Tucson, AZ Metropolitan Area Metro)
48
Positions
#43
Specialty Rank
$66,500
PGY1 Salary
17.0%
IMG %
#43
Family Medicine Ranking
95th Percentile
Top 5% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1200312032
NRMP Code:
1015120C0
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
48
Interviews:
164

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
209
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
72
Max Hours on Duty:
18
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
24
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
6
Female Faculty:
77.8%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
36%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
1%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We are an innovative, mission-informed program with 2 tracks. The Alvernon track focuses on community-responsive care for underserved populations with required integrative medicine training. The South Campus track has a focus on training full-spectrum physicians to serve rural and underserved areas with required rural rotations. Both track offer an FM run, robust, adult inpatient service at a community hospital and the opportunity to participate in a Spanish/Healthcare Disparities track.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • 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

0

Salary Progression

$66,500
PGY-1
$69,000
PGY-2
$72,000
PGY-3
00

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

City & State
Tucson, AZ
Metropolitan Area
Tucson, AZ Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Mountain
Metropolitan Population
7,172,282

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

Nominal Salary
$66,500
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$80,120
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1200312032
NRMP Code:
1015120C0
Total Positions:
48
Interviews:
164
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Karyn Beth Kolman
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/23/2026 - 12/15/2026
Interview Period:
10/26/2026 - 12/31/2026
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:
209

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1015120C0, 1015120C1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Banner-University Medical Center South
Primary Teaching Site:
Banner-University Medical Center South
Contact Person:
Jade Zamora
Contact Email:
jdzamora@arizona.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
16
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:16
PGY-2:16
PGY-3:16

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
209
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
17.0%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
3rd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
19.1%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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