University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix/Banner Desert Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Mesa, Arizona, sponsored by University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix.
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- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.