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Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Phoenix, Arizona, sponsored by Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix.

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About Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program

ACGME code
1400311027
Program director
Sai-Sridhar Boddupalli
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
26
First-year spots
Applicants
3,857
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
60%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Phoenix, Arizona, sponsored by Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix. It offers 26 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,857 applications and invited about 8.8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 60% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed67%
  • Silver signal: interviewed19%
  • No signal: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed27%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed3%
Positions offered
26
Interview rate
8.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates15%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs12%
  • Non-US IMGs48%

Demographics

  • Women51%
  • Men49%
  • White33%
  • Asian44%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Sai-Sridhar Boddupalli
Program coordinator
Victoria Benton
Coordinator phone
(602) 406-2175
Program phone
(602) 406-8978
Sponsoring institution
Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix

Department of Medicine 350 W. Thomas Road Phoenix, AZ 85013 Open in Google Maps

Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program: frequently asked questions

Does Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program IMG-friendly?

About 60% of residents at Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program offer?

Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program offers 26 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 26 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program?

Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program received 3,857 applications and interviewed about 8.8% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Do program signals help at Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program?

Applicants who sent Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program a gold signal received interviews about 67% of the time, silver signals about 19%, and applicants without a signal about 1%.

Where is Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program located?

Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program is located at Department of Medicine 350 W. Thomas Road Phoenix, AZ 85013. Its sponsoring institution is Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix.

Who is the program director of Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix Program?

The program director is Sai-Sridhar Boddupalli. The program coordinator, Victoria Benton, is the usual contact for application questions.

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