Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix/Banner Desert Program

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

See how you match

About University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix/Banner Desert Program

ACGME code
1400300006
Program director
Allysia Houser
Location
Mesa, Arizona
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
20
First-year spots
Applicants
1,813
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
15%
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 Internal Medicine residency program in Mesa, Arizona, sponsored by University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. It offers 20 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,813 applications and invited about 12.1% 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 15% 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 rural 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

See how much sending a program signal, or a matching geographic preference, raised interview chances at this program.

You can unlock these details for 2 programs for free, no account needed. After that, create a free account to keep going.

Is University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix/Banner Desert Program a good fit for you?

Create a free account, enter your scores, visa needs and graduation year, and get a program list ranked by how well each program fits your profile.

Create a free account

Applications and interviews

Positions offered
20
Interview rate
12.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates25%
  • US DO graduates60%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Demographics

  • Women30%
  • Men70%
  • White40%
  • Asian30%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino15%
  • Other10%

Contact and location

Program director
Allysia Houser
Program coordinator
Jennifer Collins
Coordinator phone
(602) 839-5995
Program phone
(602) 839-5996
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?

About 15% of residents at University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix/Banner Desert 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/Banner Desert Program offer?

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix/Banner Desert Program offers 20 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 20 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 1,813 applications and interviewed about 12.1% 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/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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

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 Allysia Houser. The program coordinator, Jennifer Collins, is the usual contact for application questions.

More Internal Medicine programs nearby