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University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program

Psychiatry 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
4000312010
Program director
Andrea Waxman
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
694
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Phoenix, Arizona, sponsored by University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. It offers 7 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 694 applications and invited about 10.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
10.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates87%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs9%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White61%
  • Asian26%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%

Contact and location

Program director
Andrea Waxman
Program coordinator
Carmen Ochoa
Coordinator phone
(602) 521-3617
Sponsoring institution
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix

Banner Behavioral Health Center 1300 N. 12th Street Suite 320 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?

Yes. University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix 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-Phoenix Program IMG-friendly?

About 9% 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 Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program offers 7 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 7 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 694 applications and interviewed about 10.2% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

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

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program is located at Banner Behavioral Health Center 1300 N. 12th Street Suite 320 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 Andrea Waxman. The program coordinator, Carmen Ochoa, is the usual contact for application questions.