Residency

Internal Medicine at University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona
Program website
Accepts J-1
IMG requirements · stated by the program
  • ECFMG certification required by start of residency
    “We require ECFMG certification before the start of program.”
  • Accepts graduates within 3 years of graduation
    “Must have graduated within the past three years”
  • 2 months hands-on within last 3 years
    “substantial and creditable hands-on clinical experiences of at least two months in the U.S. within the last three years”
per phoenixmed.arizona.edu ↗
· FREIDA survey: 2 years
Residency facts
See full details on FREIDA
Resident salary
PGY-1 $66,500 PGY-2 $69,000 PGY-3 $72,000
Salary paid by nonprofit Yes Health insurance Fully Paid by Institution Paid leave 42 days
Workload
Avg hours/week (Y1) 65 Longest shift (Y1) 14 hrs Night float Yes Moonlighting Allowed
Residents & selectivity
IMG residents 5.6% (2025 survey) DO 23.6% US-MD 70.8% Total positions 85 Interviews per spot ~7 Faculty:resident 1.8 Setting University-based NRMP main match Yes
Unfilled in the NRMP match 2023
Requirements
Prior US GME No USMLE first attempt required No Accepts Step 2 CK from IMGs No Recommendation letters 3–4 Required letters Chair Applies via ERAS Yes
Accepted activity during gaps Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Program features & benefits
Research rotation Required Tracks Primary care Preliminary positions Offered Starts June Applications open 2026-09-01 Interviews begin 2025-10-13
Benefits Free parking, On-call meal allowance, iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance, Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

From the AMA's 2025 program survey. Confirm with the program.