Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Of the first surgical training programs in the southwestern United States, PISR is proud to have trained more Arizona surgeons than any other program in the country. The program stresses the importance of a strong general surgery education. We provide a comprehensive educational experience, involving a wide breadth of patient diseases and operative opportunities in both the community and academic environments. -
Total Program Size
13
9
8
8
8
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
1011440P1
1011440C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
120
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
220
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
68
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
1.30
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
6
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)
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Rural
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
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
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
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
84
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4400322026
Beeper or Home Call
99
7
21
28
48
Program Director
First Name
Jennifer
Middle Name
F
Last Name
Preston
Degrees
MD
Address
Banner-Univ Med Ctr Phoenix
1st Fl
1441 N 12th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-112.055298 33.464066)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Shanna
Last Name
Baker
Address
Banner-Univ Med Ctr Phoenix
1st Fl
1441 N 12th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-112.055298 33.464066)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
95.60
% IMG
0.00
% DO
4.30
% Female
53.20
% Male
46.70
Total Physician
22
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
52.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.40
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 6 | 1 |
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
46
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
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
June Start Date
0
July Start Date
0
Not applicable
1
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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Information on the program's leave policies
https://phoenixmed.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/education/gme/gme-housestaff-manual.pdf