University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program
About This Program
At U of A we train a diverse group of physicians to become expert pediatricians promoting high quality care and graduated autonomy within a comprehensive, individualized educational experience that allows for pursuit of primary care, sub-specialty or academic careers. We are a university-based program with a strong, enthusiastic teaching faculty and a diverse patient population. Tucson is a vibrant college-town with all the perks of bigger cities without the downsides.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Rachel Elaine Cramton, MD, MS, MEd
Univ of Arizona Coll of Med-Tucson
Primary Program Contact
Melissa Horne, MHA
Univ of Arizona Coll of Med-Tucson
Locations
Univ of Arizona Coll of Med-Tucson
Dept of Pediatrics PO Box 245073
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85724-5073
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85724-5085
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 3 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 or outside 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
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 20, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 19, 2026 - Jan 22, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.