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University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program

UrologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Tucson, AZ(Tucson, AZ Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
$66,500
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4800321015
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
36

Contact Information

Christian Owen Twiss
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
75
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
9
Non-Physician Staff:
5
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
12.5%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Residents are exposed to a high surgical volume and very diverse cases ranging from simple to very complex. The program covers training in all the Urology subspecialities. Training in robotic surgery is also integrated into the curriculum.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$66,500
PGY-1
$69,000
PGY-2
$72,000
PGY-3
$76,000
PGY-4
$79,750
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
Tucson, AZ
Metropolitan Area
Tucson, AZ Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Mountain
0

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
22.2%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
302K
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
$66,500
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$80,120
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4800321015
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
36
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Christian Owen Twiss
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/23/2025 - 9/24/2025
Interview Period:
11/12/2025 - 12/10/2025
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
240
Min Step 2 Score:
240

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:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Banner-University Medical Center Tucson
Primary Teaching Site:
Banner-University Medical Center Tucson
Contact Person:
Susan Reno
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
240
Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
- YOG C
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
8.3%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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