Guided by our vision of being an innovative, collaborative and mission-informed residency program, we seek applicants from varied backgrounds to more closely match the life experiences of our patient population and to meet the needs of our community.

The University of Arizona Family Medicine Residency Program uses the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) for our application process, and positions are offered through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

Only those applying through ERAS will be considered. Please contact your Dean’s Office for further information regarding this process.

Interviews will be scheduled following review of application materials. Applicants are selected to interview based on shared goals and values with our program. 

A completed application includes:

• ERAS application
• Personal statement
• Curriculum vitae
• 3 letters of recommendation (one from a family physician with whom you have worked)
• MSPE
• Medical school transcripts
• USMLE or COMLEX official transcripts

Preferred Criteria

• Applicants must have a clear interest in family medicine and passion for working with underserved populations
• Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 or COMLEX Level 2 before rank order list submission
• Applicants should have graduated from medical school within the last two years
• Applicants are encouraged to have a sub-internship/acting internship with adult inpatient experience

International Medical School Graduates

• Applicant must have passed USMLE Step 1 and USMLE Step 2
• Applicants must have a valid ECFMG certificate (http://www.ecfmg.org/certification)
• Applicant must enter on a J1 visa; no other visa types are sponsored. Any premium processing fee is the responsibility of applicant.
• ECFMG certification status and passing Step scores are verified prior to rank list submission.

We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we will continue to consider qualified candidates to maintain our holistic review process as applications are received. First round of interview invites will be sent out in the second week of October. Interview offers will continue to be extended until all slots are full, including in case of cancellation. Interviews are anticipated to conclude by the end of December.

For More Information

For more information about applying through ERAS, see your Graduate Medical Education office, or read about it on the ERAS home page: https://www.aamc.org/students/medstudents/eras

For questions regarding either of our tracks, please email uafmrp@arizona.edu.

All new residents must obtain a valid fingerprint clearance card, in accordance with ARS 15-1881, and pass a criminal background check.

Thank you for your interest in our program and good luck!