Creighton University School of Medicine Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Phoenix, AZ(Phoenix, Arizona Metropolitan Area Metro)
52
Positions
#141
Specialty Rank
$66,869
PGY1 Salary
5.8%
IMG %
#141
Internal Medicine Ranking
76th Percentile
Top 24% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4400300431
- NRMP Code:
- 2154440C2; 2154440P2
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 52
- Interviews:
- 156
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 67
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 67
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 37
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 24.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are excited to continue in-person interviews for this year's application cycle! Creighton Phoenix Surgery is an outstanding program with rigorous, hands-on didactic/clinical training. Tertiary/referral facility and Level 1 trauma/burn center expose residents to a variety of cases most don't experience until senior years. You're given clinical/surgical responsibilities from day one. This program is part of the Creighton University AZ Health Education Alliance.
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)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$66,869
PGY-1
$69,708
PGY-2
$73,368
PGY-3
$76,751
PGY-4
$80,543
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 91(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $289K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $46K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 46 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.64
- Poverty Rate
- 11.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 14.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
86°F
Winter
56°F
Sunny Days
247 days
Precipitation
24"
Humidity
71%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.23
Restaurant Meal
11.28
Gas (per gallon)
$3.48
Gym Membership
42
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4400300431
- NRMP Code:
- 2154440C2; 2154440P2
- Total Positions:
- 52
- Interviews:
- 156
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Keith H Paley
- Email:
- KeithPaley@creighton.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2025 - 1/15/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
- June Start Date:
- June 20
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2154440C2, 2154440P2
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Valleywise Health Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Valleywise Health Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Lila L Mirza
- Contact Email:
- lilamirza@creighton.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 20
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:20PGY-2:8PGY-3:8PGY-4:8PGY-5:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 55
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 5.8%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 38.5%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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