University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson (South Campus)
The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson (South Campus) Emergency Medicine residency in Tucson, AZ is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Not Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Three-year EM residency at Banner - University Medical Center South, a community hospital within an academic setting in Tucson; separate from the College of Medicine-Tucson's categorical EM residency (separate NRMP program). Serves a diverse, largely underserved population including Hispanic and Native American communities, with emphasis on rural, border and global medicine and a medical Spanish immersion component. Class size is eight residents per year. Residents are first-call for trauma resuscitations and orthopedic reductions at South Campus. Optional subspecialty tracks and a three-year longitudinal EMS curriculum.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Emphasise interest in underserved, rural, border and global health: the curriculum includes rural medicine blocks in PGY2 and PGY3, a border/global health elective, and PGY3 funding for a global/border/rural rotation.
- Medical Spanish immersion is built into didactics; mention Spanish ability or commitment to learning it and ask how it is assessed.
- Optional subspecialty tracks (critical care, EMS, ultrasound, global health, medical education, pediatrics, sports medicine) are chosen near the end of intern year; say which you would pursue and ask about mentorship and selectives.
- Procedural autonomy: residents are first called for trauma resuscitations and orthopedic reductions; ask about procedure numbers and supervision.
- Small class of eight per year gives close faculty mentorship; ask how residents use faculty expertise in toxicology, sports medicine, ultrasound, EMS and disaster medicine.
- Ask about the relationship with the main campus (ICU rotations at SC/UC ICU, shared tox and EM-Peds blocks) and resources for research across the three departmental research arms.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Jessica Bates, MD
- Program coordinator
- Patrick J. Mulligan (Program Manager)
- Phone
- 520-626-6312
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Emergency Medicine residency training
Emergency Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 or 4 years, depending on the program.
Applications commonly include Standardized Letters of Evaluation (SLOEs) from emergency medicine rotations; check what this program requires.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson (South Campus) Emergency Medicine residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson (South Campus) Emergency Medicine residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson (South Campus) Emergency Medicine residency offer?
The directory records 8 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson (South Campus) Emergency Medicine residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.