TMC Health Medical Education Program Inc (THMEP) Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Tucson, AZ(Tucson, AZ Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
#489
Specialty Rank
$65,983
PGY1 Salary
61.5%
IMG %
#489
Internal Medicine Ranking
17th Percentile
Top 83% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400300003
- NRMP Code:
- 1014140C0J1
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 120
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 8
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 6
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 3%
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$65,983
PGY-1
$68,917
PGY-2
$72,478
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
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
- 22.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 302K
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400300003
- NRMP Code:
- 1014140C0J1
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 120
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Sujata Sarkar
- Email:
- Sujata.Sarkar@tmcaz.com
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/20/2026 - 12/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 24
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1014140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Tucson Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Tucson Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Jessica Preble
- Contact Email:
- jessica.preble@tmcaz.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:10PGY-3:10
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 35
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 61.5%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 23.1%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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