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Creighton University East Valley Arizona Program

Surgery residency program in Chandler, Arizona, sponsored by Creighton University East Valley Arizona.

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About Creighton University East Valley Arizona Program

ACGME code
4400300001
Program director
Clarence Clark
Location
Chandler, Arizona
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
660
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Creighton University East Valley Arizona Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Chandler, Arizona, sponsored by Creighton University East Valley Arizona. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 660 applications and invited about 8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Surgery program has 9.1%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 67 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates85%
  • US DO graduates15%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women31%
  • Men69%
  • White38%
  • Asian62%
  • Hispanic or Latino23%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native23%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander8%

Contact and location

Program director
Clarence Clark
Program coordinator
Jelaya McNair
Coordinator phone
(480) 728-4979
Sponsoring institution
Creighton University East Valley Arizona

1955 West Frye Road Chandler, AZ 85224 Open in Google Maps

Creighton University East Valley Arizona Program: frequently asked questions

Does Creighton University East Valley Arizona Program sponsor visas?

Creighton University East Valley Arizona 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 Creighton University East Valley Arizona Program IMG-friendly?

Creighton University East Valley Arizona Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Creighton University East Valley Arizona Program offer?

Creighton University East Valley Arizona Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Creighton University East Valley Arizona Program?

Creighton University East Valley Arizona Program received 660 applications and interviewed about 8% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Creighton University East Valley Arizona Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Creighton University East Valley Arizona Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Creighton University East Valley Arizona Program located?

Creighton University East Valley Arizona Program is located at 1955 West Frye Road Chandler, AZ 85224. Its sponsoring institution is Creighton University East Valley Arizona.

Who is the program director of Creighton University East Valley Arizona Program?

The program director is Clarence Clark. The program coordinator, Jelaya McNair, is the usual contact for application questions.

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