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University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program

Radiology-DiagnosticUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Tucson, AZ(Tucson, AZ Metropolitan Area Metro)
36
Positions
#113
Specialty Rank
$69,000
PGY1 Salary
8.3%
IMG %
#113
Radiology-Diagnostic Ranking
43rd Percentile
Top 57% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4200321011
NRMP Code:
1015420A0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
36
Interviews:
111

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
250
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
1.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
40
00
Female Faculty:
25%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
5%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Residency Program reflects the basic goals of the academic and clinical programs by providing the residents with opportunities to learn and participate in diagnostic imaging and therapeutic procedures, as well as research, in order to become an outstanding academic or clinical radiologist.

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
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$69,000
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:Available, Not 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
Tucson, AZ
Metropolitan Area
Tucson, AZ Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Mountain
Metropolitan Population
7,172,282

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
21.4%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
7,172,282
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

Nominal Salary
$69,000
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$83,133
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4200321011
NRMP Code:
1015420A0YOG
Total Positions:
36
Interviews:
111
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/24/2025 - 11/1/2025
Interview Period:
10/17/2025 - 1/30/2026
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:
235
Min Step 2 Score:
250

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1015420A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Banner-University Medical Center Tucson
Primary Teaching Site:
Banner-University Medical Center Tucson
Contact Person:
Janet K Black
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
9
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:9
PGY-2:9
PGY-3:9
PGY-4:9

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
250
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
8.3%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
11th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
38.9%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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