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University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program

Orthopaedic 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
2600331206
Program director
Norman Chutkan
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
386
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Phoenix, Arizona, sponsored by University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 386 applications and invited about 13.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Orthopaedic Surgery programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 64 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
13.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women25%
  • Men75%
  • White50%
  • Asian35%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Norman Chutkan
Program coordinator
Cenaida Aguirre Pino
Coordinator phone
(602) 839-6608
Program phone
(602) 839-3671
Sponsoring institution
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix

Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix Orthopaedic Surgery Residency 1320 N 10th Street, Suite A 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?

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program IMG-friendly?

About 5% 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 Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

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

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program offers 4 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 4 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 386 applications and interviewed about 13.7% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

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 Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

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 Orthopaedic Surgery Residency 1320 N 10th Street, Suite A 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 Norman Chutkan. The program coordinator, Cenaida Aguirre Pino, is the usual contact for application questions.