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University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program

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

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About University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program

ACGME code
1400321025
Program director
Jennifer Nelson
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
24
First-year spots
Applicants
1,957
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Phoenix, Arizona, sponsored by University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. It offers 24 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,957 applications and invited about 14.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% 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. The program offers primary care track.

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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
24
Interview rate
14.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates68%
  • US DO graduates24%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White49%
  • Asian36%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Jennifer Nelson
Program coordinator
Debra McIntosh
Coordinator phone
(602) 839-3644
Program phone
(602) 839-5995
Sponsoring institution
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix

Banner- University Medical Center Phoenix Department of Medicine 1111 E McDowell Road, LL-2 Phoenix, AZ 85006 Open in Google Maps

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

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

Yes. University of Arizona College 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 University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program IMG-friendly?

About 7% of residents at University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program offers 24 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 24 were filled in the latest Match.

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

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program received 1,957 applications and interviewed about 14.7% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Arizona College 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 University of Arizona College 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.

Where is University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program located?

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program is located at Banner- University Medical Center Phoenix Department of Medicine 1111 E McDowell Road, LL-2 Phoenix, AZ 85006. Its sponsoring institution is University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix.

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

The program director is Jennifer Nelson. The program coordinator, Debra McIntosh, is the usual contact for application questions.

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