Director’s Welcome
Welcome to the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Internal Medicine residency program at Banner Desert Medical Center! Our first class of 20 residents is planned to start in the 2025 academic year. This program represents an exciting expansion of the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Graduate Medical Education to the East Valley of the Phoenix Metropolitan area.
Our program is dedicated to providing innovative, interdisciplinary training that integrates evidence-based medical knowledge with hands-on clinical experience. We believe in a collaborative learning environment with an emphasis on resident growth and development, resident well-being, and patient-centered care. We are committed to serving our diverse patient community, recognizing that their unique needs drive our program’s mission to foster a health care environment rooted in empathy, respect and excellence. Our goal is to fuse the academic strength of U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix with the clinical excellence of Banner Health to train you to be not only an exceptional physician, but also well-rounded, compassionate, and prepared to accomplish your career goals.
Come help us build something exceptional in the East Valley and be part of a new approach to internal medicine training at the College of Medicine – Phoenix
We are anticipating accreditation from ACGME in October 2024 and will be in the March 2025 Match. Please complete this form to indicate your interest and we will be in touch once we receive the accreditation so you can apply through ERAS.