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Creighton University School of Medicine Program

Radiology-DiagnosticCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Phoenix, AZ(Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ MSA Metro)
32
Positions
#70
Specialty Rank
$69,708
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#70
Radiology-Diagnostic Ranking
65th Percentile
Top 35% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4200312010
NRMP Code:
2154420A0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
32
Interviews:
80

Contact Information

Dane C Van Tassel
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
230
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
10/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
1.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
42
0
Part-Time Physicians:
3
Female Faculty:
25.6%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

This program includes multiple sites representing the spectrum of Radiology practice. Tertiary care, private practice, clinic, hospital-based practice, safety-net hospital, Level 1 Trauma Center, large urban children's hospital and a VA Hospital are all included in the resident work experiences.

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)
  • 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

0

Salary Progression

$69,708
PGY-1
$69,708
PGY-2
$73,368
PGY-3
$76,751
PGY-4
$80,543
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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

City & State
Phoenix, AZ
Metropolitan Area
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ MSA
Geographic Region
Mountain
Metropolitan Population
7,172,282

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
21.3%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
7,172,282
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
$69,708
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$76,602
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4200312010
NRMP Code:
2154420A0YOG
Total Positions:
32
Interviews:
80
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Dane C Van Tassel
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
10/1/2025 - 12/1/2025
Interview Period:
11/3/2025 - 1/16/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
230
Min Step 2 Score:
230

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:
No
NRMP Codes:
2154420A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
St Joseph Hospital and Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
St Joseph Hospital and Medical Center
Contact Person:
Stephanie M Putman
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:8
PGY-4:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30
Unpaid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
230
Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
3.1%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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