University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Tucson, AZ(Tucson, AZ Metropolitan Area Metro)
66
Positions
#153
Specialty Rank
$66,500
PGY1 Salary
31.0%
IMG %
#153
Surgery Ranking
58th Percentile
Top 42% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4400321027
- NRMP Code:
- 1015440C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 66
- Interviews:
- 200
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 75
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 32
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our residents train in diverse settings-an academic Level I trauma center, a VA hospital, a high-volume community hospital, and rural hospitals across Arizona. This unique combination exposes them to a wide range of pathology and surgical practice models. From complex tertiary care to resource-limited rural surgery, our graduates are prepared for any practice setting with the versatility, skill, and confidence to succeed.
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)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 83(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $287K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $42K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 7,172,282
- Median Age
- 28 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.22999999999999998
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 14.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
98°F
Winter
68°F
Sunny Days
247 days
Precipitation
23"
Humidity
53%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.63
Restaurant Meal
12.36
Gas (per gallon)
$3.81
Gym Membership
46
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4400321027
- NRMP Code:
- 1015440C0
- Total Positions:
- 66
- Interviews:
- 200
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Michael Francis Ditillo
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/9/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/18/2026 - 1/20/2027
- 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:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
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:
- 1015440C0, 1015440P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Banner-University Medical Center Tucson
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Banner-University Medical Center Tucson
- Contact Person:
- Jessica Taylor
- Contact Email:
- jessicataylor1@arizona.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 22
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:22PGY-2:14PGY-3:10PGY-4:10PGY-5:10
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 31.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 10th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 10.3%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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