El Rio Health Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Tucson, Arizona, sponsored by El Rio Health.
See how you matchAbout El Rio Health Program
- ACGME code
- 1200300004
- Program director
- Edward Schwager
- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 514
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 20.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 12.5%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
El Rio Health Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Tucson, Arizona, sponsored by El Rio Health. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 514 applications and invited about 20.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 12.5% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.
Requirements and screening
USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.
- Step 2 CK minimum score
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- Application deadline
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 4
- Interview rate
- 20.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates50%
- US DO graduates38%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs13%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Edward Schwager
- Program coordinator
- Mariana Perez
- Coordinator phone
- (520) 670-3909
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- El Rio Health
1230 S. Cherrybell Stravenue Tucson, AZ 85713 Open in Google Maps
El Rio Health Program: frequently asked questions
Does El Rio Health Program sponsor visas?
El Rio Health Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is El Rio Health Program IMG-friendly?
About 12.5% of residents at El Rio Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does El Rio Health Program offer?
El Rio Health Program offers 4 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is El Rio Health Program?
El Rio Health Program received 514 applications and interviewed about 20.6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for El Rio Health Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has El Rio Health Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is El Rio Health Program located?
El Rio Health Program is located at 1230 S. Cherrybell Stravenue Tucson, AZ 85713. Its sponsoring institution is El Rio Health.
Who is the program director of El Rio Health Program?
The program director is Edward Schwager. The program coordinator, Mariana Perez, is the usual contact for application questions.