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We welcome aspiring family physicians into a residency marked by excellence at all levels – achieving new heights of teaching, scholarly work,
mentorship, and interprofessionalism as we care for vulnerable populations in under-resourced areas of Arizona.
Our program provides an opportunity for physicians to master the broad skill set needed for practice in multiple settings, especially underserved and rural areas.
• 8 residents/year. ACGME accredited
• Based at Banner University Medical Center
South in Tucson, AZ
• University based program
• 150 bed community based hospital
• Family Medicine run inpatient service
• Diverse demographic:
• Mexican citizens and Native Americans
• Refugees from around the world
GENERAL RESIDENCY INFORMATION
RURAL ROTATIONS
• USA/Mexico border health• Indian health services• Global health opportunities• Alaskan/Canadian health opportunities• Rural Arizona: Nogales, Sa�ord, Polacca, Fort De�ance, Whiteriver, Tuba City, Payson, Casa Grande• Family Medicine - 2 rotations• Obstetrics - 1 rotation• Emergency Medicine - 1 rotation
• Global health track
• University based global health curriculum
• Journal clubs and conferences
• 8-week international elective
• Integrative medicine – online curriculum
• Spanish �uency & healthcare disparity track:
• 2-year multidisciplinary track
• Minimum Spanish pro�ciency required
DISTINCTION TRACKS
COMMUNITY MEDICINE
• Mobile health for the underserved:
• O�ers care where little or none is available
• Serves approximately 2,400 pt/year
• Prenatal and obstetrics for uninsured women• High school football team physician opportunities• Walk with a Doc• Health fairs• Annual free sports physicals for school district
fcm.medicine.arizona.edu/academics Navigate to South Campus 2800 E Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ, 520-874-4880