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TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program

Pediatrics residency program in Tucson, Arizona, sponsored by TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP).

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About TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program

ACGME code
3200300372
Program director
Patricia Eck
Location
Tucson, Arizona
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
491
Latest cycle
Interview rate
33.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
50%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program is a community-based Pediatrics residency program in Tucson, Arizona, sponsored by TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP). It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 491 applications and invited about 33.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 50% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
33.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates14%
  • US DO graduates36%
  • US IMGs43%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women71%
  • Men29%
  • White43%
  • Asian14%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Contact and location

Program director
Patricia Eck
Program coordinator
Mikayla Janes
Coordinator phone
(520) 324-5095
Program phone
(520) 324-5096
Sponsoring institution
TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP)

5301 East Grant Road Tucson, AZ 85712 Open in Google Maps

TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program: frequently asked questions

Does TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program IMG-friendly?

About 50% of residents at TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program offer?

TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program offers 6 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program?

TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program received 491 applications and interviewed about 33.8% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program located?

TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program is located at 5301 East Grant Road Tucson, AZ 85712. Its sponsoring institution is TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP).

Who is the program director of TMC Health Medical Education Program, Inc. (THMEP) Program?

The program director is Patricia Eck. The program coordinator, Mikayla Janes, is the usual contact for application questions.

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