We understand that residency is a challenging time with intense work and responsibility. However, it is also immensely rewarding.

As a program, we are committed to you not only being well-trained and providing excellent patient care, but also loving your work more when you leave than when you arrived.

Major Highlights

  • Med=PedsFree health insurance for self and dependents.
  • Free dental insurance for self and dependents.
  • Free parking at all training sites.
  • Generous food stipends at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix, Phoenix Children's, Valleywise, the VA and St. Joes.
  • Generous Academic dollars (for example, funds for USMLE Step/COMLEX 3, question banks, stethoscope, scrubs, etc.) provided by both Medicine & Pediatric programs.
  • Four weeks of vacation per academic year.
    • Five weeks in the PGY1 year.
  • Fully paid six weeks of parental leave.
  • GME wellness resources.