University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program
PsychiatryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Phoenix, AZ(Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ MSA Metro)
24
Positions
#100
Specialty Rank
$61,508
PGY1 Salary
8.3%
IMG %
#100
Psychiatry Ranking
69th Percentile
Top 31% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4000312010
- NRMP Code:
- 1011400C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 65
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 68
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 10
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 10
- Female Faculty:
- 44.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our educational philosophy considers the biopsychosocial model the cornerstone of understanding and treating patients. The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix is our sponsor while the program is located at Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix, an Academic Medical Center. .Our program provides rotations at our academic center and with many community partners. We offer early exposure to outpatient/psychotherapy and pride ourselves on our supportive and inclusive program culture.
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
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$61,508
PGY-1
$64,121
PGY-2
$67,466
PGY-3
$70,183
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: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
- 24.1%(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:
- 4000312010
- NRMP Code:
- 1011400C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 65
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Andrea J Waxman
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/28/2026 - 1/20/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/7/2026 - 1/20/2027
- 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, July, Negotiable
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1011400C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix
- Contact Person:
- Carmen Ochoa
- Contact Email:
- carmen.ochoa@bannerhealth.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-4:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 8.3%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 8.3%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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