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TMC Health Medical Education Program Inc (THMEP) Program

UnknownCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Tucson, AZ(Tucson, Arizona Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
$65,983
PGY1 Salary
28.6%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3200300372
NRMP Code:
1014320C0
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
150

Contact Information

Patricia Jillaine Eck
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
10 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
5.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
102
00
Female Faculty:
58.8%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
15%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our three-year program is designed to train outstanding primary care pediatricians who deliver effective, high-value, and compassionate care within our culturally diverse community. We offer a flexible curriculum where residents choose from several electives, allowing for training that is unique and customized to their career goals and educational needs. - Please visit: https://www.thmep.com/en/programs/pediatric-residency for more information, photos and videos about our program! -

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
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$65,983
PGY-1
$68,917
PGY-2
$72,478
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
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Tucson, AZ
Metropolitan Area
Tucson, Arizona Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Mountain
Metropolitan Population
5,028,092

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
22.3%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
5,028,092
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
$65,983
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$79,498
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3200300372
NRMP Code:
1014320C0
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
150
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Patricia Jillaine Eck
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/14/2026 - 1/15/2027
Interview Period:
11/2/2026 - 1/22/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

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:
1014320C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Tucson Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Tucson Medical Center
Contact Person:
Maria Hanelin
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
28
Unpaid Leave Days:
84

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
10 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
28.6%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
49th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
57.1%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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