University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program
Orthopaedic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Tucson, AZ(Tucson, AZ Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#132
Specialty Rank
$66,500
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#132
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
37th Percentile
Top 63% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2600331054
- NRMP Code:
- 1015260C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 80
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 53
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 50
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 16
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 25
- Female Faculty:
- 20%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 35%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The University of Arizona Orthopaedic Residency Program in Tucson is the longest standing, most storied orthopaedic training program in Arizona, and in the greater region. Key features include a balanced faculty that includes all relevant subspecialties, and an active research program that is funded extramurally that rivals any in the nation. Other key features include a welcoming faculty and training atmosphere.
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)
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$66,500
PGY-1
$69,900
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
- 83(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $287K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $42K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 302K
- Median Age
- 28 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.22999999999999998
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 14.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
98°F
Winter
68°F
Sunny Days
247 days
Precipitation
23"
Humidity
53%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.63
Restaurant Meal
12.36
Gas (per gallon)
$3.81
Gym Membership
46
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2600331054
- NRMP Code:
- 1015260C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 80
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Gregory Lewis Desilva
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 11/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2026 - 3/1/2027
- 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
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:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1015260C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Banner-University Medical Center Tucson
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Banner-University Medical Center Tucson
- Contact Person:
- Barbra Solares
- 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
- Paid Leave Days:
- 56
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 5.0%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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