Phoenix Children's Hospital Program
Pediatrics/Medical genetics and genomicsCommunity-based university affiliated
Phoenix, AZ(Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ MSA Metro)
4
Positions
$67,935
PGY1 Salary
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 7650300001
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 10
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.7
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 15
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 63.6%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Seek balance during your residency as you pursue a career in Pediatric Medical Genetics, Genomics and Metabolism. Train with our top-rated physicians, serving unique and growing medical populations, including the only metabolic and lysosomal programs in the state. Refresh your mind by exploring the natural beauty of Arizona. Enjoy the many restaurants, sports venues, and cultural events in Phoenix. You may be in training, but it is also time to start living.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$67,935
PGY-1
$71,282
PGY-2
$75,022
PGY-3
$78,261
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance: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
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
- 21.8%(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:
- 7650300001
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 10
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Derek E Neilson
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 1/22/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2952765C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Phoenix Children's Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Phoenix Children's Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Karen Boettcher
- Contact Email:
- MGGtraining@phoenixchildrens.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:1PGY-3:1PGY-4:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
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