Midwestern University GME Consortium/Mountain Vista Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Mesa, AZ(Mesa, Arizona Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
$64,488
PGY1 Salary
33.3%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400300538
- NRMP Code:
- 2156140C1
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 100
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- 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:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 40%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 33%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
100% board pass rate. $10 per meal credit in the main cafeteria and access to the Physician's lounge. Comfortable sleeping rooms and Residency Lounge. Gym discount.
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
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$64,488
PGY-1
$67,106
PGY-2
$70,028
PGY-3
$73,223
PGY-4
$76,450
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 84(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $228K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.0K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $43K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 18.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 39 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.21
- Poverty Rate
- 9.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 14.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
99°F
Winter
69°F
Sunny Days
247 days
Precipitation
21"
Humidity
64%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.70
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400300538
- NRMP Code:
- 2156140C1
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 100
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Nishanth S Nirmala
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/16/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/7/2026 - 2/4/2027
- 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, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2156140C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Mountain Vista Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Mountain Vista Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Melinda R Lopez
- Contact Email:
- melinda.lopez2@steward.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 5
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J1
- IMG Percentage
- 33.3%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 13th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 66.7%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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