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Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program

Transitional YearOtherIMG: MODERATE
Phoenix, AZ(Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ MSA Metro)
21
Positions
$72,565
PGY1 Salary
11.1%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9990300226
Program Type:
Other
Total Positions:
21

Contact Information

Amaal Jilani Starling
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
91
Faculty Ratio:
2.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
50
0
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
50%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Transitional Year Residency at Mayo Clinic in Arizona is designed to develop fundamental clinical skills in this broad-based year with integrated clinical exposure in medicine and surgery to provide experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. After completing the TY program, graduates matriculate to categorical anesthesiology, dermatology, neurology, radiation oncology and radiology residency programs at Mayo Clinic in Arizona.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Subsidized child care
  • 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

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • 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
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$72,565
PGY-1
$67,000
PGY-2
$69,000
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

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
20.4%(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
$72,565
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$79,742
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9990300226
Total Positions:
21
Program Type:
Other

Contact Information

Program Director:
Amaal Jilani Starling
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

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:
196

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, August, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Mayo Clinic Hospital (Arizona)
Primary Teaching Site:
Mayo Clinic Hospital (Arizona)
Contact Person:
Courtney Conrad

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
21
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:21

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, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
11.1%
IMG Classification
MODERATE

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
11.1%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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