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University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix/Banner Desert Program

Family Medicine residency program in Mesa, Arizona, sponsored by University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix.

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About University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix/Banner Desert Program

ACGME code
1200300005
Program director
Jacob Anderson
Location
Mesa, Arizona
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
561
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix/Banner Desert Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Mesa, Arizona, sponsored by University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 561 applications and invited about 16.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Family Medicine program has 22%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.

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
6
Interview rate
16.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates36%
  • US DO graduates64%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Jacob Anderson
Program coordinator
Francena Harvey
Coordinator phone
(480) 668-1604
Program phone
(602) 839-5995
Sponsoring institution
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix

1400 S Dobson Rd Mesa, AZ 85202 Open in Google Maps

University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix/Banner Desert Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix/Banner Desert Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix/Banner Desert Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix/Banner Desert Program IMG-friendly?

University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix/Banner Desert Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix/Banner Desert Program offer?

University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix/Banner Desert Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix/Banner Desert Program?

University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix/Banner Desert Program received 561 applications and interviewed about 16.2% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix/Banner Desert Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix/Banner Desert 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 University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix/Banner Desert Program located?

University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix/Banner Desert Program is located at 1400 S Dobson Rd Mesa, AZ 85202. Its sponsoring institution is University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix.

Who is the program director of University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix/Banner Desert Program?

The program director is Jacob Anderson. The program coordinator, Francena Harvey, is the usual contact for application questions.