Welcome to the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Internal Medicine Residency Program! We are thrilled to introduce you to our Primary Care Track, crafted for individuals with a passion for ambulatory internal medicine and a commitment to making a difference in patients' lives from adolescence through their elder years.
Our Mission
The mission of our Primary Care Track is to prepare future general internal medicine physicians to provide comprehensive, compassionate primary care. We emphasize evidence-based practice while embracing the art of patient-centered collaborative care.
Key Highlights of Our Program
- Primary Care Immersion: Dive into primary care immediately at the start of your intern year, followed by a variety of enriching primary care rotations.
- Immersive Outpatient Experience: Foster clinic continuity and experience undisrupted ambulatory experience during our 3-month, protected outpatient block in your second year, and largely outpatient experiences in your third year.
- Mentoring: Receive personal and professional mentoring through small groups and one-on-one sessions with leaders in primary care.
- Dedicated Ambulatory Curriculum: Gain essential competencies in outpatient care through our specialized curriculum, which is designed to provide you with the skills needed for exceptional primary care practice including chronic disease management, procedures, addiction medicine, and social determinants of health.
- Community Building: Join our primary care community and participate in monthly meetings to strengthen your skills and build lasting relationships with peers and mentors.
- Outpatient-Focused Electives: Explore areas such as cardiology and neurology in an ambulatory-focused setting to allow more comprehensive understanding of these specialties.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with local and national primary care leaders to gain unique leadership opportunities and expand your professional network.
Our Graduates
Graduates of our Primary Care Track are well-equipped to lead and provide exceptional care in both inpatient and outpatient settings with specialized training in transitions of care. Although the majority of our PCT graduating residents choose to stay in primary care, the Primary Care track’s focus on ambulatory education can be beneficial for those interested in ambulatory-focused specialties such as Allergy, Sports Medicine, Endocrinology, Sleep Medicine, and Rheumatology.
Application Process
Primary Care Track residents are matched through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Interested candidates should apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) program from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).
Join us and be part of a program that prepares you to make a lasting impact in primary care!
Contact
For any questions, please contact Naomi Newman, MD at @email