HES/Northwest Healthcare (Tucson) Program
Transitional YearCommunity-based
Tucson, AZ(Tucson, AZ Metropolitan Area Metro)
13
Positions
$63,500
PGY1 Salary
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9990300002
- NRMP Code:
- 2335999P1YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 13
- Interviews:
- 120
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.4
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- 000
- Female Faculty:
- 40.00%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are a newly ACGME-accredited residency program located in the heart of Tucson, AZ. Our residents will train alongside Internal Medicine residents in state of the art facilities, Northwest Medical Center, Oro Valley Hospital, and its ambulatory network that collectively comprise Northwest Healthcare Tucson. The resident lounges at both hospitals were renovated in 2023. Our curriculum is tailored to each learner -- assuring that residents graduate ready and excited for the next career step.
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)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- 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
Not available
Salary Progression
$63,500
PGY-1
$67,000
PGY-2
$69,000
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully 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
- 103(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $307K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $75K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 7,172,282
- Median Age
- 43 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.59
- Poverty Rate
- 23.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
83°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
260 days
Precipitation
44"
Humidity
68%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.59
Restaurant Meal
12.24
Gas (per gallon)
$3.77
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9990300002
- NRMP Code:
- 2335999P1YOG
- Total Positions:
- 13
- Interviews:
- 120
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Michelle Karma-Branch Williams
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 1/1/1970 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/13/2025 - 12/29/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2335999P1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Health Education Services
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Health Education Services
- Contact Person:
- Jessica Brooks
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 13
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:13
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
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