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Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program

SurgeryOtherIMG: MODERATE
Phoenix, AZ(Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ MSA Metro)
29
Positions
#42
Specialty Rank
$72,565
PGY1 Salary
15.4%
IMG %
#42
Surgery Ranking
89th Percentile
Top 11% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4400321402
NRMP Code:
3200440P0
Program Type:
Other
Total Positions:
29
Interviews:
50

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.7
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
91
Faculty Ratio:
1.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
36
00
Female Faculty:
36.1%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our program follows the SCORE curriculum w/ dedicated faculty clinical & resident core lectures on each topic. We follow the ACS curriculum on simulation w/ weekly sessions on Fridays. Surgical volumes & complexity are high w/ excellent opportunities for research & education. We offer a fully paid, 2-year, dedicated research opportunity to 2 of our 4 residents between the PGY2 and 3 clinical years. Our graduates are proficient & independent general surgeons, thanks to an autonomous chief year.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Subsidized child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • 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
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$72,565
PGY-1
$75,093
PGY-2
$78,199
PGY-3
$82,510
PGY-4
$86,025
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

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

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
20.4%(FREIDA)

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
$72,565
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$79,742
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4400321402
NRMP Code:
3200440P0
Total Positions:
29
Interviews:
50
Program Type:
Other

Contact Information

Program Director:
Nitin Mishra
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 9/23/2026
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
4
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

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:
June, July, Negotiable

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
3200440P0, 3200440C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Mayo Clinic Hospital (Arizona)
Primary Teaching Site:
Mayo Clinic Hospital (Arizona)
Contact Person:
Leah Moore
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
9
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:9
PGY-2:5
PGY-3:5
PGY-4:5
PGY-5:5

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
84

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
15.4%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
22nd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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