University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program
Orthopaedic surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Phoenix, AZ(Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ MSA Metro)
20
Positions
#153
Specialty Rank
$66,500
PGY1 Salary
5.0%
IMG %
#153
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
27th Percentile
Top 73% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2600331206
- NRMP Code:
- 1011260C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 51
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 235
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 64
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.8
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 19
- Female Faculty:
- 15.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our mission is to provide a professional and scholarly environment in which residents acquire the skills and the scientific foundation to become successful orthopaedic surgeons. Residents at the University of Arizona - Phoenix have unique opportunities to develop early surgical experience and engage in research.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
12 weeks
Salary Progression
$66,500
PGY-1
$69,000
PGY-2
$72,000
PGY-3
$76,000
PGY-4
$79,750
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 91(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $289K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $46K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 457K
- Median Age
- 46 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.64
- Poverty Rate
- 11.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 14.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
86°F
Winter
56°F
Sunny Days
247 days
Precipitation
24"
Humidity
71%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.23
Restaurant Meal
11.28
Gas (per gallon)
$3.48
Gym Membership
42
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2600331206
- NRMP Code:
- 1011260C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 51
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Norman Chutkan
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 11/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2026 - 2/1/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 235
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 235
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1011260C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix
- Contact Person:
- Cenaida Aguirre Pino
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 235
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 5.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 5.0%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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