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Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Residency Program

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
Continued AccreditationACGME #4050340180

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix is an ACGME-accredited Child and adolescent psychiatry residency program in Phoenix, AZ. It has 3 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 4 residents in training. It reports 80% IMG residents and a PGY-1 salary of $78,261. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
3
4 residents · 5 approved
PGY-1 salary
$78.3k
IMG percentage
80%
x
Visa sponsorship
None
Not currently sponsoring
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 2017 · 2 years · Last ACGME review 2021

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
2–3
Incl. faculty
Visa
Not sponsored
Application service
ERAS

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)

Research

Other

Other

Academic or clinician educator

Other

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
80%
x
US MD
0%
x
DO
20%
x
Women
60%
x

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
40
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
10
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
6
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
1.8
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
2
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

PHOENIX CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL-EAST VALLEY is a hospital & health care company based out of 5131 E SOUTHERN AVE, Mesa, Arizona, United States.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds
373
Mid-size
Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$108K
Research
$0
Payments
26

Top payer: Philips North America LLC ($25K)

Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.

NIH Research Funding (FY2024)
Total awarded
$1.8M
Active projects
~2

Source: NIH RePORTER — federal research grants awarded to this teaching hospital (last 3 fiscal years).

Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
13,730
ED visits
88,686
Inpatient surgeries
5,486
Outpatient surgeries
19,000
Births
0
Daily census
243
Full-time staff
4,577

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: Phoenix Children's Hospital · Phoenix, AZ

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Phoenix Children's Hospital

Primary
Phoenix, AZ373 beds

Desert Vista Behavioral Health Center

Mesa, AZ

Location

Purchasing power

~$4,839/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~23.3% of pay
Take-home$4,839/mo
Rent (1BR)$1,520/mo
State tax$163/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $78,261 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 2.5% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

County figures for Maricopa County, Arizona (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
2.5%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$85,518
+$7k vs US median
Avg Commute
26 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Gaby Ritfeld, MD, PhD

Program Director

Program Director

Mrs. Sandra M Hogan, AS

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix located?
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix is located in Phoenix, AZ.
Is University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix ACGME-accredited?
Yes — University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix?
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix has approximately 4 residents in training.
How much is rent near University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix?
Median rent near Phoenix, AZ is ~$1,520/month for a 1BR and ~$1,795/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 80% of University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix does not currently report J-1 or H-1B visa sponsorship to FREIDA. That means no sponsorship is listed at the source rather than that the program has ruled it out — confirm directly with the program if visa status decides your list.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix require?
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix?
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix reports a PGY-1 salary of $78,261. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Child and adolescent psychiatry residency program positions as they appear.