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University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix/Payson Program

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

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About University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix/Payson Program

ACGME code
1200300003
Program director
Roberta Matern
Location
Payson, Arizona
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
209
Latest cycle
Interview rate
27.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix/Payson Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Payson, Arizona, sponsored by University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 209 applications and invited about 27.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate 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 does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, rural and women's health tracks.

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
2
Interview rate
27.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates75%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Roberta Matern
Program coordinator
Tiana Price
Coordinator phone
(928) 596-4558
Program phone
(602) 839-5995
Sponsoring institution
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix

807 S Ponderosa St Payson, AZ 85541 Open in Google Maps

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix/Payson Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix/Payson Program sponsor visas?

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix/Payson 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 University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix/Payson Program IMG-friendly?

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix/Payson Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix/Payson Program offer?

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix/Payson Program offers 2 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix/Payson Program?

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix/Payson Program received 209 applications and interviewed about 27.3% 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/Payson 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/Payson 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/Payson Program located?

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix/Payson Program is located at 807 S Ponderosa St Payson, AZ 85541. Its sponsoring institution is University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix.

Who is the program director of University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix/Payson Program?

The program director is Roberta Matern. The program coordinator, Tiana Price, is the usual contact for application questions.