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University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Program

OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Phoenix, AZ(Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ MSA Metro)
8
Positions
$66,500
PGY1 Salary
75.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2400366001
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
8
Interviews:
24

Contact Information

Misha Faustina
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
80
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
0.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

000
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
90%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

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)
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

0

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:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Phoenix, AZ
Metropolitan Area
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ MSA
Geographic Region
Mountain
Metropolitan Population
7,172,282

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

Nominal Salary
$66,500
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$73,077
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2400366001
Total Positions:
8
Interviews:
24
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Misha Faustina
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 9/4/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

0
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

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:
Wendy Hylton

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2
PGY-4:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
42
Unpaid Leave Days:
42

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
75.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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