SurgeryCommunity-based

Abrazo Health Network Program

Surgery residency program in Glendale, Arizona, sponsored by Abrazo Health Network.

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About Abrazo Health Network Program

ACGME code
4400300430
Program director
William Arnold
Location
Glendale, Arizona
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
572
Latest cycle
IMG residents
38%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Abrazo Health Network Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Glendale, Arizona, sponsored by Abrazo Health Network. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 572 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 38% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 70 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates19%
  • US DO graduates44%
  • US IMGs38%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women25%
  • Men75%
  • White50%
  • Asian19%
  • Hispanic or Latino38%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
William Arnold
Program coordinator
Elena Urbieta
Coordinator phone
(623) 561-7983
Program phone
(602) 845-8904
Sponsoring institution
Abrazo Health Network

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus Angela Franco-GME Department/Administration 18701 N. 67th Avenue Glendale, AZ 85308 Open in Google Maps

Abrazo Health Network Program: frequently asked questions

Does Abrazo Health Network Program sponsor visas?

Abrazo Health Network 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 Abrazo Health Network Program IMG-friendly?

About 38% of residents at Abrazo Health Network Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Abrazo Health Network Program offer?

Abrazo Health Network Program offers 4 first-year Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Abrazo Health Network Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Abrazo Health Network Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Abrazo Health Network Program located?

Abrazo Health Network Program is located at Abrazo Arrowhead Campus Angela Franco-GME Department/Administration 18701 N. 67th Avenue Glendale, AZ 85308. Its sponsoring institution is Abrazo Health Network.

Who is the program director of Abrazo Health Network Program?

The program director is William Arnold. The program coordinator, Elena Urbieta, is the usual contact for application questions.

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