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University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program

Surgery 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
4400322026
Program director
Jennifer Preston
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,198
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Phoenix, Arizona, sponsored by University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,198 applications and invited about 12% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
12%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates81%
  • US DO graduates15%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women71%
  • Men29%
  • White63%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Jennifer Preston
Program coordinator
JoAnna Franco Reyes
Coordinator phone
(602) 521-5982
Program phone
(602) 521-5969
Sponsoring institution
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix

Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency Program 1441 N 12th Street, 1st Floor 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 4% 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 Surgery program has 9.1% 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 8 first-year Surgery positions, and 8 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 1,198 applications and interviewed about 12% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program is located at Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency Program 1441 N 12th Street, 1st Floor 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 Jennifer Preston. The program coordinator, JoAnna Franco Reyes, is the usual contact for application questions.

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