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University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Program

Neurological Surgery 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
1600300001
Program director
Robert Bina
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
324
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
25%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Phoenix, Arizona, sponsored by University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. It offers 1 first-year position, lower than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 324 applications and invited about 15.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 25% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline

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Applications and interviews

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

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed10%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
1
Interview rate
15.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs25%

Contact and location

Program director
Robert Bina
Program coordinator
Donna Navarro-Chappy
Coordinator phone
(602) 521-3201
Program phone
(602) 839-5995
Sponsoring institution
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix

Donna Navarro-Chappy Tower 1, 1600005 1111 E McDowell Rd 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 25% of residents at University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% 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 1 first-year Neurological Surgery position, and 1 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 324 applications and interviewed about 15.7% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Program?

Applicants who sent University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 10%.

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

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Program is located at Donna Navarro-Chappy Tower 1, 1600005 1111 E McDowell Rd 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 Robert Bina. The program coordinator, Donna Navarro-Chappy, is the usual contact for application questions.

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