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University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program

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

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About University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program

ACGME code
1400321029
Program director
Laura Meinke
Location
Tucson, Arizona
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
38
First-year spots
Applicants
2,422
Latest cycle
Interview rate
20.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Tucson, Arizona, sponsored by University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson. It offers 38 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,422 applications and invited about 20.9% 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 5% 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.

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
38
Interview rate
20.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates66%
  • US DO graduates30%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White54%
  • Asian35%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Laura Meinke
Program coordinator
Jazmine Koli
Coordinator phone
(525) 626-8818
Program phone
(520) 626-2761
Sponsoring institution
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson

Department of Medicine-Medicine Education Office 1501 N Campbell Avenue, Box 245040, RM 6336 Tucson, AZ 85724-5040 Open in Google Maps

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

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

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

About 5% of residents at University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson 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-Tucson Program offer?

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program offers 38 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 38 were filled in the latest Match.

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

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program received 2,422 applications and interviewed about 20.9% 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-Tucson 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-Tucson 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-Tucson Program located?

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program is located at Department of Medicine-Medicine Education Office 1501 N Campbell Avenue, Box 245040, RM 6336 Tucson, AZ 85724-5040. Its sponsoring institution is University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson.

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

The program director is Laura Meinke. The program coordinator, Jazmine Koli, is the usual contact for application questions.

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