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University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program

Orthopaedic Surgery 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
2600331054
Program director
Brad Askam
Location
Tucson, Arizona
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
375
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Tucson, Arizona, sponsored by University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 375 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 53 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.

  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women30%
  • Men70%
  • White80%
  • Asian15%
  • Hispanic or Latino15%

Contact and location

Program director
Brad Askam
Program coordinator
Mara Enriquez
Coordinator phone
(520) 621-7732
Program phone
(520) 626-9245
Sponsoring institution
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson

University of Arizona Health Sciences Center 1501 N Campbell Avenue PO Box 245064 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?

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

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

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

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program offers 5 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 5 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. University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

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 1501 N Campbell Avenue PO Box 245064 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 Brad Askam. The program coordinator, Mara Enriquez, is the usual contact for application questions.