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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
00
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

City & State
Phoenix, AZ
Metropolitan Area
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ MSA
Geographic Region
Mountain
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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

Nominal Salary
$66,500
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$73,077
Value Rating
Good
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
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-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4
PGY-4:4
PGY-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
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
5.0%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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