Midwestern University GME Consortium / Canyon Vista Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Sierra Vista, AZ(Vista, AZ Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
$67,067
PGY1 Salary
56.2%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400300540
- NRMP Code:
- 2156140C2YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 97
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 8
- Female Faculty:
- 37.5%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The program's overall aims to Train future leaders in clinical and educational environments. Provide the highest quality clinical and didactic learning environment that supports the educational needs of trainees in internal medicine diseases. Deliver the tools and resources needed for the career development of our trainees. Enhance a culture of continuous improvement. Team patient-centered communication through shared decision-making and effective interactions with patients and families.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$67,067
PGY-1
$69,790
PGY-2
$72,909
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 94(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $303K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $47K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 23.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 471K
- Median Age
- 49 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.62
- Poverty Rate
- 9.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 14.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
89°F
Winter
59°F
Sunny Days
247 days
Precipitation
22"
Humidity
74%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.14
Restaurant Meal
11.04
Gas (per gallon)
$3.40
Gym Membership
41
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400300540
- NRMP Code:
- 2156140C2YOG
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 97
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Emad Hammode
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 11/21/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 2/1/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 225
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
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:
- 2156140C2
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Midwestern University GME Consortium
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Midwestern University GME Consortium
- Contact Person:
- Ana Morales
- Contact Email:
- ana.morales@canyonvistamedicalcenter.com
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:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 56.2%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 55th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 43.8%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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