University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix/Payson

Program Description

Welcome to the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix/Payson Family Medicine Residency! We are thrilled to have welcomed our first class of residents in June 2024. Nestled in the charming town of Payson, AZ, just 90 minutes northeast of Phoenix, our program offers a unique blend of rigorous training and a supportive community. With its population of 17,000, Payson provides a perfect setting for hands-on learning and meaningful patient interactions. Here’s what makes our program special: Intimate Training Environment: With only 2 residents per year, you’ll receive personalized attention and mentorship. Many of our rotations are 1:1 with attending physicians, ensuring you get the most out of your training. Full Spectrum Family Medicine: We aim to train family physicians who are adept at serving rural areas with limited resources. You’ll develop critical thinking skills and gain comprehensive experience in OB, emergency medicine, and geriatrics. Collaborative Learning: We engage in weekly didactics with our sister program in Phoenix, fostering a collaborative and enriching learning environment. Hands-On Experience: Our clinic is a rural health center where you’ll learn a full range of in-office procedures, preparing you for a wide variety of medical situations. Through our department @ UA COM-P -Faculty Development -Addiction Medicine -Sports Medicine -Maternal Child Health -Community Medicine Beautiful Location: Payson sits at 5,000 feet and is 20 degrees cooler than Phoenix. Surrounded by the largest stand of ponderosa pine, you’ll have ample opportunities for hiking, kayaking, and fishing in your downtime. Join us in Payson, where you’ll receive top-notch training while enjoying the beauty and tranquility of rural Arizona. We can’t wait to meet you! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need more information.

Community Setting

• Rural
• Rural

Top 3 Program Strengths

• Direct Primary Care
• Hospital Medicine
• Women's Health

Primary Admitting Hospital

Banner Payson Medical Center

Clinic Funding

• Federal or other government clinic funding including Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) or look-alike, Community Health Centers (CHC), Rural Health Clinic (RHC)

Positions

	PGY-1	PGY-2	PGY-3
Offered:	PGY-1: 2	PGY-2: 1	PGY-3: 1
Filled:	PGY-1: 2	PGY-2: 2	PGY-3: NA

Has Residential Organization

No

Required ICU Rotations

Less than two months

Required General Surgery Rotations

Less than two months

Required Maternity Rotations

Four months

Level of Pregnancy Care Training Provided

At least 20 deliveries for all residents; comprehensive pregnancy care option not available.

Required Pediatrics Rotations

Three months

Half Day Table (years 1-n)

	PGY-1	PGY-2	PGY-3
Half days	PGY-1: 1	PGY-2: 3	PGY-3: 2

Hospital Trips Table (years 1-n)

	PGY-1	PGY-2	PGY-3
Call from home trips to hospital	PGY-1: q6d	PGY-2: q6d	PGY-3: q6d

Night Calls Table (years 1-n)

	PGY-1	PGY-2	PGY-3
Average In hospital night calls	PGY-1: q2d	PGY-2: q2d	PGY-3: q2d
Night Float	PGY-1: No	PGY-2: No	PGY-3: No

Offers Rural Rotations

Yes

Primary Admitting Hospital

Banner Payson Medical Center

Total Hospital Beds

25

Full Time Doctor Faculty

5

Full Time Other Faculty

4

Total Rotation Hospitals

4

Total Admitting Hospitals

1

Total Family Practice Centers

1

Has Federally Qualified Rotations

No

Base Salary and Vacation Table (years 1-n)

	PGY-1	PGY-2	PGY-3
Salary	PGY-1: $66,500	PGY-2: $69,000	PGY-3: $72,000
Weeks of Vacation	PGY-1: 4	PGY-2: 4	PGY-3: 4

Benefits

• Sick Leave / Personal Time
• Time off for conferences
• Funding for attending conferences
• Parking
• Meals
• Fitness Center
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Liability Insurance
• AAFP Membership
• Medical license fee
• DEA license fee

Offers Fellowship

Yes

Fellowship Leads To Post-Graduation

No

Offers Clerkship

Yes