Web Address
http://www.ortho.arizona.edu
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features

Great town for outdoor activities with plentiful sunshine. Great camaraderie among the residents.

Total Program Size
4
4
4
4
4
0
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
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
1015260C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
80
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
235
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
53
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
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
5
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
35
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal mentoring program
Formal program to develop teaching skills
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Program Evaluation
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Banner-University Medical Center Tucson
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
4
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
2600331054
Beeper or Home Call
0
12
16
48
48
Program Director
First Name
Gregory
Middle Name
L
Last Name
DeSilva
Degrees
MD
Address

Univ of Arizona Coll of Med-Tucson
PO Box 245064
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85724
United States

Phone
5206269245
Fax
5206262668
Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-110.946647 32.24042)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Barbra
Last Name
Solares
Address

Univ of Arizona Coll of Med-Tucson
PO Box 245064
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85724-5064
United States

Phone
5206269245
Fax
5206262668
Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-110.946647 32.24042)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No answer
% USMD
95.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
5.00
% Female
23.30
% Male
76.60
Total Physician
15
Total Non Physician
2
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
13.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.70
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year
Year 12 1
Year 12 1
Year 12 1
Year 12 1
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1 $60,302 22 11
Year 2 $62,864 22 11
Year 3 $66,143 22 11
Year 4 $68,807 22 11
Year 5 $72,579 22 11
Total Positions
20
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
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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