University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Phoenix, AZ(Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ MSA Metro)
7
Positions
#118
Specialty Rank
$66,500
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
#118
Neurological surgery Ranking
1st Percentile
Top 99% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1600300001
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 7
- Female Faculty:
- 28.6%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 40%
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$66,500
PGY-1
$69,000
PGY-2
$72,000
PGY-3
$76,000
PGY-4
$79,750
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 22.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 7,172,282
- 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:
- 1600300001
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Peter Nakaji
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/18/2026 - 10/23/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/6/2026 - 12/18/2026
- 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:
- 250
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
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:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1011160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix
- Contact Person:
- Donna Navarro-Chappy
- Contact Email:
- donna.navarro-chappy@bannerhealth.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:1PGY-3:1PGY-4:1PGY-5:1PGY-6:1PGY-7:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 25
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 100.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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