Midwestern University GME Consortium / Verde Valley Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Cottonwood, AZ(Cottonwood, AZ Metropolitan Area Metro)
17
Positions
#558
Specialty Rank
$67,067
PGY1 Salary
80.0%
IMG %
#558
Internal Medicine Ranking
5th Percentile
Top 95% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400300539
- NRMP Code:
- 2156140C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 17
- Interviews:
- 75
Contact Information
Neychelle Henriques Chahal Rocca
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 14
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 12
- Female Faculty:
- 100%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
A great strength of our program lies in the individualized attention of excellent faculty during rotations. Each of our subspecialty rotations are conducted one-on-one with the attending physician. Our IM residents have established a record of excellence. All of our graduates have passed their Boar Certification Exams.
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)
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$67,067
PGY-1
$69,790
PGY-2
$72,829
PGY-3
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
- 105(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $296K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $48K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 7,172,282
- Median Age
- 30 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.67
- Poverty Rate
- 20.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 14.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
100°F
Winter
70°F
Sunny Days
247 days
Precipitation
27"
Humidity
55%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.73
Restaurant Meal
9.96
Gas (per gallon)
$3.07
Gym Membership
37
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400300539
- NRMP Code:
- 2156140C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 17
- Interviews:
- 75
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Neychelle Henriques Chahal Rocca
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 9/29/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2025 - 1/16/2026
- 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:
- 194
- 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:
- 2156140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Verde Valley Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Verde Valley Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Heidi Schwitzer
- Contact Email:
- heidi.schwitzer@nahealth.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 209
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 80.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 32nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 20.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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