El Rio Health Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based
Tucson, AZ(Tucson, AZ Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
$65,000
PGY1 Salary
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200300004
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 70
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.8
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 30
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 3
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 66%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The El Rio Health Family Medicine Residency Program prepares resident physicians for a lifelong career in family medicine. The program's 3 year curriculum is focused on community needs, evidence-based medicine, and quality improvement in healthcare. Residents can participate in teen clinics, special immunology, and sports medicine in addition to many other community experiences.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$65,000
PGY-1
$67,000
PGY-2
$70,000
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 100(US avg: 100)
Demographics & Community
Climate & Weather
Climate & Weather
Purchasing Power Analysis
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200300004
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 70
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Edward Schwager
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/16/2025 - 1/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2025 - 2/27/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2413120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Contact Person:
- Tracy Ratterman
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- - YOG C
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
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