El Rio Health Program
PsychiatryCommunity-based
Tucson, AZ(Tucson, AZ Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#291
Specialty Rank
$65,000
PGY1 Salary
#291
Psychiatry Ranking
9th Percentile
Top 91% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4000300002
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 30
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 10
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 44.4%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 8%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The psychiatry residency program at El Rio Health strives to provide a comprehensive educational experience that integrates clinical excellence, research, advocacy, and community engagement to address the mental health needs of underserved communities. Our program aims to produce psychiatrists who are committed to providing high-quality patient care, advancing the field through research and scholarly activity, and promoting mental health equity.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal 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
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$65,000
PGY-1
$67,000
PGY-2
$70,000
PGY-3
$74,000
PGY-4
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:
- 4000300002
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Brittany Lanee Pace
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/1/1970
- Interview Period:
- 10/26/2026 - 1/1/1970
- 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:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2413400C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Contact Person:
- Adlemi Contreras
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
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