Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Arizona offers a 4-year combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency Program, the only one in Arizona. With a diverse cohort including local graduates and international medical graduates, the program provides integrated training across three principal sites: Banner University Medical Center Tucson, Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System, and the Pima County Medical Examiner's Office. Residents partake in a total of at least 23 months on required AP services and 19 months on required CP services, with opportunities for elective rotations and specialization.
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Program Details
Specialty
Pathology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program accepts international medical graduates (IMGs) with a cohort that includes graduates from other states and countries. The program specifically mentions a combination of native Arizonans, transplants from other parts of the country, and immigrants from around the world, indicating an IMG-friendly environment.
Categorical Positions
16
Categorical Positions (detail)
16 positions for the 4-year combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency Program
Program Website
Address
1501 N. Campbell Avenue, PO Box 245043, Room 5205, Tucson, Arizona 85724
Program Director
Alexis Elliott, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program typically includes a mix of 3 to 4 MD residents from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and 1 to 2 MD/DO residents recruited from various other schools, including international graduates. This results in a diverse resident cohort that reflects the program's commitment to inclusivity.
PGY-1 MD
3 - 4
PGY-1 DO
2 - 3
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Training in both Anatomic and Clinical Pathology is completely integrated over four years, with rotations in required areas and electives available.
Application
The residency program has 16 positions and includes an application process embedded in the site. Details about deadlines and required materials should be searched within the 'Application Process' section.
# of Locations
Three principal sites: Banner University Medical Center Tucson, Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System, and Pima County Medical Examiner's Office.
Fellowship
The program aims to provide a solid foundation in both Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, preparing graduates for the combined board certifications. Residents may choose to pursue additional skills with subsequent fellowship training to specialize further or pursue an academic career.
Resident Life
Overview
The only pathology training program in the state of Arizona.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
4 years
Housing
No specific information regarding housing options, stipends, or assistance for residents is mentioned in the text.
Alumni
The alumni page provides insights into career paths, including fellowships and positions, but specific details are not available in the provided text.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Not explicitly listed, but includes a solid foundation in both AP and CP training and additional skills for fellowship training.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
The document does not specify information regarding the vacation policy for residents.