Spokane Teaching Health Center Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based
Somerton, AZ(Somerton, AZ Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#547
Specialty Rank
$65,000
PGY1 Salary
#547
Family Medicine Ranking
29th Percentile
Top 71% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200300006
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 11
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 2
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Regional Center for Border Health Family Medicine Residency trains compassionate, community-focused physicians in one of the nation's most underserved, rural regions. Our mission-driven program offers hands-on experience, bilingual care, and close mentorship-preparing residents to lead in health equity and serve where they're needed most. As a Teaching Health Center, we combine clinical excellence with real community impact.
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
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$65,000
PGY-1
$65,000
PGY-2
$65,000
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage: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
- 101(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $584K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.9K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $63K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 35.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 7,172,282
- Median Age
- 51 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.53
- Poverty Rate
- 26.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
81°F
Winter
51°F
Sunny Days
281 days
Precipitation
58"
Humidity
76%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.95
Restaurant Meal
15.4
Gas (per gallon)
$4.95
Gym Membership
49
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200300006
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 11
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Natalia Varenka Galarza Carrazco
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 1/1/1970 - 1/10/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/13/2026 - 2/13/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
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:
- 2435120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Spokane Teaching Health Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Spokane Teaching Health Center
- Contact Person:
- Wendy Figueroa
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- - YOG C
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
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