TMC Health Medical Education Program Inc (THMEP) Program
About This Program
Our three-year program is designed to train outstanding primary care pediatricians who deliver effective, high-value, and compassionate care within our culturally diverse community. We offer a flexible curriculum where residents choose from several electives, allowing for training that is unique and customized to their career goals and educational needs. - Please visit: https://www.thmep.com/en/programs/pediatric-residency for more information, photos and videos about our program! -
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Patricia Jillaine Eck, DO, MS
Tucson Hosps Med Education
Primary Program Contact
Maria Hanelin, MPH
TMC Health Medical Education Program
Locations
Tucson Hosps Med Education
Pediatrics Pgm
5301 E Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
5301 E Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ 85733-6604
1919 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
101 W Irvington Rd
Tucson, AZ 85714
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 10 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Jan 9, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 3, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 15, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Nov 2, 2026 - Jan 22, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.