Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our mission is to provide a professional and scholarly environment in which residents acquire the skills and the scientific foundation to become successful orthopaedic surgeons. Residents at the University of Arizona - Phoenix have unique opportunities to develop early surgical experience and engage in research.
Total Program Size
4
4
4
4
4
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
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
1011260C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
57
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
235
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
235
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)
64
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
1.80
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
10
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
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Fully Paid by Institution
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
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
24
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
2600331206
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
52
52
Program Director
First Name
Norman
Last Name
Chutkan
Degrees
MD
Address
Banner Univ Med Ctr-Phoenix
Ste A
1320 N 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-112.061101 33.463328)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Susan
Middle Name
E
Last Name
Redell
Address
Univ of Arizona Coll of Med-Phoenix
Ste A
1320 N 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-112.061101 33.463328)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
94.90
% IMG
0.00
% DO
5.00
% Female
30.30
% Male
69.60
Total Physician
5
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
0.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $61,508 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $64,121 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $67,466 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $70,183 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $74,031 | 28 | 999 |
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
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
2
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
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://phoenixmed.arizona.edu/gme/orientation