Transitional YearOtherSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program

Transitional Year residency program in Phoenix, Arizona, sponsored by Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.

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About Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program

ACGME code
9990300226
Program director
Amaal Starling
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Data updated
October 11, 2026
IMG residents
10%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program is a other Transitional Year residency program in Phoenix, Arizona, sponsored by Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 10% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates90%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women45%
  • Men55%
  • White60%
  • Asian25%
  • Black or African American15%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native15%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander5%

Contact and location

Program director
Amaal Starling
Program coordinator
Karla Stevenson
Coordinator phone
(480) 342-4841
Program phone
(480) 342-2894
Sponsoring institution
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

Mayo Clinic Arizona 5777 E Mayo Blvd 2W - Medical Education Phoenix, AZ 85054 Open in Google Maps

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program IMG-friendly?

About 10% of residents at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (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 Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program located?

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program is located at Mayo Clinic Arizona 5777 E Mayo Blvd 2W - Medical Education Phoenix, AZ 85054. Its sponsoring institution is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.

Who is the program director of Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program?

The program director is Amaal Starling. The program coordinator, Karla Stevenson, is the usual contact for application questions.