Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
We are excited to continue in-person interviews for this year's application cycle! Creighton Phoenix Surgery is an outstanding program with rigorous, hands-on didactic/clinical training. Tertiary/referral facility and Level 1 trauma/burn center expose residents to a variety of cases most don't experience until senior years. You're given clinical/surgical responsibilities from day one. This program is part of the Creighton University AZ Health Education Alliance.
Total Program Size
20
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8
8
8
0
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
2154440C2
2154440P2
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
134
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
7
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
4
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
67
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
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
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
55
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4400300431
Beeper or Home Call
0
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6
16
16
Program Director
First Name
Keith
Middle Name
H
Last Name
Paley
Degrees
MD
Address
Valleywise Health
Dept of Surgery
2601 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-112.026183 33.457023)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Lila
Middle Name
L
Last Name
Mirza
Degrees
BS
Address
Creighton University School of Medicine-
Valleywise Health/Department of Surgery
2601 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85008-4973
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-112.026183 33.457023)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
Total Physician
65
Total Non Physician
27
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
19.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 3 | 1 | |
| Year | 4 | 1 | |
| Year | 4 | 1 | |
| Year | 6 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $64,296 | 20 | 10 |
| Year 2 | $67,027 | 20 | 10 |
| Year 3 | $70,546 | 20 | 10 |
| Year 4 | $73,799 | 20 | 10 |
| Year 5 | $77,820 | 20 | 10 |
Total Positions
52
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
3
June Start Date
20
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.creighton.edu/arizona-health/residencies-fellowships/graduate-medical-education-office/policies-and-procedures