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Abrazo Health Network Program

Transitional YearCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Goodyear, AZ(Goodyear, AZ Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
$64,456
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9990300227
NRMP Code:
2002999P0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
144

Contact Information

Paden Carl Hendrickson
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
200
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
1
Faculty Ratio:
0.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
6
00
Female Faculty:
16.7%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our program offers diverse clinical experiences serving urban, underserved, and immigrant populations. Located in a vibrant, multicultural city, we emphasize community engagement, health equity, and interdisciplinary care. Our unique curriculum integrates simulation, advocacy training, and robust subspecialty exposure. Residents benefit from strong mentorship, early procedural experience, and leadership development in a supportive, academically rigorous environment.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$64,456
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
00

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
Goodyear, AZ
Metropolitan Area
Goodyear, AZ Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Mountain
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
99(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$263K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.1K/mo
Median Household Income
$49K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
21.0%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
175K
Median Age
54 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.27
Poverty Rate
29.0%
Unemployment Rate
14.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
94°F
Winter
64°F
Sunny Days
247 days
Precipitation
27"
Humidity
79%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.68
Restaurant Meal
12.48
Gas (per gallon)
$3.85
Gym Membership
46

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$64,456
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$65,107
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9990300227
NRMP Code:
2002999P0YOG
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
144
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Paden Carl Hendrickson
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
11/2/2026 - 2/5/2027
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 2/5/2027
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:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
200

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 16

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2002999P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Abrazo West Campus
Primary Teaching Site:
Abrazo West Campus
Contact Person:
Martha B Ramirez
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
12
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:12

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
21

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
7th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
30.8%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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