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Neurology Residency Program

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
Continued AccreditationACGME #1800300160UniversityJ1J-1

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix is an ACGME-accredited university-based Neurology residency program in Phoenix, AZ. It has 4 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 14 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $66,500. 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
4
14 residents · 40 approved
PGY-1 salary
$66.5k
IMG percentage
0%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
1011180C0

Accredited since 2016 · 4 years · Last ACGME review 2019

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
3–4
Incl. chair, faculty
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS
Main match

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
1011180C0
NRMP identifier
Match status
Active
SOAP eligible
Yes
via ERAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via ERAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “Univ of Arizona COM-Phoenix-AZ”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
0%
x
US MD
62%
x
DO
39%
x
Women
46%
x

Verified Jun 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
60
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
24
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
4
Protected didactic / week
Night float
Yes
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
No
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
0.7
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit
Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds
698
Tertiary care
Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
33,856
ED visits
72,338
Inpatient surgeries
8,610
Outpatient surgeries
7,725
Births
6,092
Daily census
600
Full-time staff
3,909

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix · Phoenix, AZ

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix

Primary
Phoenix, AZ698 beds

Phoenix VA Health Care System

Phoenix, AZ197 beds

Banner Desert Medical Center

Mesa, AZ629 beds

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center

Glendale, AZ595 beds

Location

Purchasing power

~$3,847/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~28.1% of pay
Take-home$3,847/mo
Rent (1BR)$1,556/mo
State tax$139/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $66,500 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

Alan Wang, MD

Program Director, Clinical Associate Professor

Program Director

Mrs. Donna Navarro-Chappy

Associate Manager

Coordinator

Ms. Luci Balcerzak

Residency 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.
What type of program is University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix?
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix is a university-based residency program.
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 14 residents in training.
How much is rent near University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix?
Median rent near Phoenix, AZ is ~$1,556/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)?
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix reports that none of its current residents are International Medical Graduates. That is a snapshot of the current cohort as reported to FREIDA, not a stated policy, and it can change year to year. 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 reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
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 $66,500. 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 Neurology residency program positions as they appear.