University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program
NeurologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Phoenix, AZ(Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ MSA Metro)
16
Positions
$66,500
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1800300160
- NRMP Code:
- 1011180C0STEP
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 79
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 12
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 30%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program was approved as a categorical program. Our residents will start in Neurology as a PGY1 and continue through PGY4. Residents have 4 weeks of vacation a year starting PGY-2.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Resident/fellow retreats
- 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
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:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- Population
- 457K
- 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:
- 1800300160
- NRMP Code:
- 1011180C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 79
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Alan Wang
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/18/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/6/2026 - 1/8/2027
- 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:
- 190
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
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:
- 1011180C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix
- Contact Person:
- Luci Balcerzak
- Contact Email:
- luci.balcerzak@bannerhealth.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 7th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 38.5%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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