Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Tucson, Arizona, sponsored by University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson.

About University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program

ACGME code
3000321023
Program director
Matthew Ball
Location
Tucson, Arizona
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
592
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
44%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Tucson, Arizona, sponsored by University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 592 applications and invited about 7.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 44% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 45 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

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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: interviewed4%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed34%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed4%
Positions offered
4
Positions filled
4
Applications received
592
Interview rate
7.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates38%
  • US DO graduates19%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs38%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White56%
  • Asian19%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other13%

Contact and location

Program director
Matthew Ball
Program coordinator
Anne de Leon
Coordinator phone
(520) 626-5669
Program phone
(480) 358-8465
Sponsoring institution
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson

University of Arizona Health Sciences Center 1501 North Campbell Avenue PO Box 245043 Tucson, AZ 85724-5043 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 44% 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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% 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 4 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 4 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 592 applications and interviewed about 7.9% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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 4%.

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 North Campbell Avenue PO Box 245043 Tucson, AZ 85724-5043. 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 Matthew Ball. The program coordinator, Anne de Leon, is the usual contact for application questions.

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