Prospective Residents and Fellows

Welcome to the Graduate Medical Education Office at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson!

We are delighted that you are considering one of our 63 Graduate Medical Education programs. All of our eligible programs are fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), which establishes exacting national standards for approval and assessment of graduate medical education programs. We are committed to providing you with the best education in a supportive work environment.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson is known nationally for its teaching, clinical training and research programs. Our award-winning faculty members constantly strive for innovation and excellence in the classroom, the laboratory and the clinic. We are excited that you wish to learn more about us and hope you will seriously consider joining our vibrant community and training programs!

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Working in Tucson

Located near the U.S.-Mexico border region and the tribal lands of the Tohono O'Odham and the Pascua Yaqui, Tucson offers opportunities to work with patients from rural, tribal and urban communities, Spanish-speaking populations, refugees and immigrants, and other underserved communities. The University of Arizona is a Hispanic Serving Institution, and our main campus is 90 miles from the border with Sonora, Mexico, and Mexican-American and other Hispanic/Latinx communities have deep roots in our state and throughout the U.S. Southwest.

As required by the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the following resources are available to you and apply to all ACGME-accredited residencies and fellowships at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. By continuing your candidacy in the selection process with any of our residency or fellowship programs, you confirm that you have reviewed these documents and you further acknowledge that you meet all requirements for participation in the College of Medicine – Tucson residency or fellowship program(s) to which you have applied.

Our clinical partner, Banner Health, is one of the largest health care systems in the country and provides countless opportunities for you to explore your chosen specialty. Banner Health has been nationally recognized for its unwavering commitment to delivering excellent patient care.

Living in Tucson

With ample cultural and outdoor activities, Tucson offers the advantages of a large city with a small town feel. Tucson offers the best of both worlds — a vibrant city of 1 million people surrounded by the unsurpassed beauty of the Sonoran Desert. We enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine each year, the most biodiverse desert in the world, gorgeous sunrises, incredible sunsets and mild winters. Due to its unique blend of Native American, Spanish, Mexican American and Anglo American influences, Tucson has a rich cultural heritage, apparent throughout the city’s architecture, public art, music and festivals.

Tucson is an ideal setting for bicycling, tennis, golf, swimming and running. For those who prefer winter sports, the southern-most ski area in the United States lies just an hour’s drive away in the majestic Catalina Mountains, which rise 9,300 feet. The mountains around Tucson attract climbers, hikers, cyclists, equestrians, picnickers, skiers, and both amateur and professional plant and animal observers. Many visitors are surprised at the lushness of the Sonoran Desert, which is home to hundreds of varieties of endemic cactuses, trees and animals. In spring, the desert may be carpeted with wildflowers, and the summer rainy season brings dramatic lightning displays.

Parks

Tucson is a hiker’s heaven with year-round hiking available and many trails only 30 minutes away (so you can even hike post-call!). Four mountain ranges surround Tucson: the Santa Catalinas, the Tucson Mountains, the Rincon Mountains and the Santa Rita Mountains, all with a myriad of trails from easy to strenuous.

Biking

With flat roads and many bike lanes, it is easy to bike around the city and some residents even bike to work. For serious cyclists, there are the annual El Tour de Tucson and Tour of the Tucson Mountains races, and trails abound for those who love mountain biking.

Other

  • Local bouldering and climbing gyms
  • Golf courses

Tucson boasts a strong performing arts community with theater, opera and ballet, and a thriving music scene. As the first U.S. city designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, Tucson has an eclectic variety of restaurants (including some of the best Mexican food north of the border!).

Museums

Music and Dance

Theater

Other

There are plenty of great weekend getaways all within driving distance. If you can’t find it in Tucson, they probably have it in Phoenix, only two hours away by car. Small towns and communities lie in every direction, and national and state parks offer beauty and wonder. Drive one hour away to Nogales, Mexico, for margaritas and authentic Mexican food, and great shopping for hand-made ceramics, tiles and art. Head to Rocky Point, Mexico, to enjoy the beach.

National Parks

Arizona destinations

  • Bisbee
  • Tombstone: Visit the town too tough to die and the home of the infamous OK Corral.
  • Tubac: Visit the oldest European settlement in Arizona.
  • Sedona
  • Flagstaff
  • White Mountains
  • Phoenix is a 90-minute drive north and is home to Arizona Cardinals, Diamondbacks and Suns. Phoenix and Scottsdale have vibrant downtown restaurant and bar scenes, and there are many golf courses and spas.
  • Many resorts in town that offer locals large discounts in the off-season

Beyond Arizona

  • Rocky Point, Mexico: This beach town is a popular getaway spot four hours south of Tucson, south of the border.
  • Tucson International Airport: Direct flights to Phoenix, Las Vegas, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Jose, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Provo, Denver, Minneapolis, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis, Vancouver
  • Phoenix International Airport: 90-minute drive from Tucson with more direct flight options available, with shuttle service to/from airport

History

Nature and Wildlife

Science and Technology

Tucson has a wide range of education, from public, private schools and charter schools.

More about the University of Arizona and Tucson

Tucson Desert - two saguaro cacti in foreground, Tucson city in mid-ground, Mountains in background
Visit Tucson
Tucson mural
UA Talent: Explore Arizona
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