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TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Tucson, Arizona, sponsored by TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP).

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About TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program

ACGME code
1400300003
Program director
Sujata Sarkar
Location
Tucson, Arizona
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
3,719
Latest cycle
Interview rate
3.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
71%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Tucson, Arizona, sponsored by TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP). It offers 10 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,719 applications and invited about 3.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 71% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and research 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
3.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates4%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs54%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White17%
  • Asian29%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Sujata Sarkar
Program coordinator
Jessica Preble
Coordinator phone
(520) 324-5096
Sponsoring institution
TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP)

5301 E Grant Rd Tucson, AZ 85712 Open in Google Maps

TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program: frequently asked questions

Does TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program IMG-friendly?

About 71% of residents at TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) 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 TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program offer?

TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program offers 10 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program?

TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program received 3,719 applications and interviewed about 3.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) 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.

Where is TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program located?

TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program is located at 5301 E Grant Rd Tucson, AZ 85712. Its sponsoring institution is TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP).

Who is the program director of TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program?

The program director is Sujata Sarkar. The program coordinator, Jessica Preble, is the usual contact for application questions.

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