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University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program

Neurology 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
1800321006
Program director
Firas Kaddouh
Location
Tucson, Arizona
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
813
Latest cycle
IMG residents
40%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Tucson, Arizona, sponsored by University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 813 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 40% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
6
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates32%
  • US DO graduates28%
  • US IMGs16%
  • Non-US IMGs24%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White16%
  • Asian44%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Firas Kaddouh
Program coordinator
Lorna Motz
Coordinator phone
(520) 626-3894
Sponsoring institution
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson

University of Arizona Health Sciences Center Department of Neurology 1501 N Campbell Ave. Tucson, AZ 85724 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 40% of residents at University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% 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 6 first-year Neurology positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

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

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

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

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program is located at University of Arizona Health Sciences Center Department of Neurology 1501 N Campbell Ave. Tucson, AZ 85724. 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 Firas Kaddouh. The program coordinator, Lorna Motz, is the usual contact for application questions.

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