University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Phoenix, AZ(Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ MSA Metro)
46
Positions
#184
Specialty Rank
$64,061
PGY1 Salary
2.7%
IMG %
#184
Surgery Ranking
49th Percentile
Top 51% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4400322026
- NRMP Code:
- 1011440P1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 46
- Interviews:
- 120
Contact Information
Jennifer Francis Preston
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 68
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.3
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 22
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 52.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Of the first surgical training programs in the southwestern United States, PISR is proud to have trained more Arizona surgeons than any other program in the country. The program stresses the importance of a strong general surgery education. We provide a comprehensive educational experience, involving a wide breadth of patient diseases and operative opportunities in both the community and academic environments.
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)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$64,061
PGY-1
$66,910
PGY-2
$70,367
PGY-3
$73,903
PGY-4
$77,807
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 23.2%(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:
- 4400322026
- NRMP Code:
- 1011440P1
- Total Positions:
- 46
- Interviews:
- 120
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jennifer Francis Preston
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 1/15/2027
- 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:
- 220
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:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1011440P1, 1011440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix
- Contact Person:
- Elese Bates
- Contact Email:
- elese.bates@bannerhealth.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 13
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:13PGY-2:9PGY-3:8PGY-4:8PGY-5:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 2.7%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 8.1%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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