Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our program was approved as a categorical program. Our residents will start in Neurology as a PGY1 and continue through PGY4. Residents have 5 weeks of vacation a year starting PGY-2.
Total Program Size
3
3
3
Program best described as
University-based
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
1011180C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
76
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
190
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
500
Minimum score
520
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
2
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
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
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
20
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
84
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1800300160
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Alan
Last Name
Wang
Degrees
MD
Address
Banner Univ Med Ctr-Phoenix
Neuroscience Inst 3rd Fl
755 E McDowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85006
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-112.062574 33.465378)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Luci
Last Name
Balcerzak
Address
Banner Univ Med Ctr-Phoenix
Neurology Pgm Tower 1 16th Fl
1111 E McDowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85006
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-112.059608 33.464587)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
51.80
% IMG
7.40
% DO
40.70
% Female
33.30
% Male
66.60
Total Physician
11
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
22.20
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.10
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $61,508 | 28 | 5 |
| Year 2 | $64,121 | 28 | 5 |
| Year 3 | $67,466 | 28 | 5 |
| Year 4 | $70,183 | 28 | 5 |
Total Positions
9
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Not applicable
1
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://phoenixmed.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/education/gme/gme-housestaff-manual.pdf