University of Arizona (University Campus)

History

In 1982, our residency program started with six residents per year. Currently we accept 15 residents per year and are nationally ranked among the top programs.

The University of Arizona Emergency Medicine Residency Program is designed to produce physician specialists in Emergency Medicine. This requires in-depth training and education in all aspects of our specialty.

Our residents become expert in core emergency medicine. Additionally, they become exceptionally skilled at critical care, trauma resuscitation, pediatrics, toxicology, administration, and emergency medical services. The Residency Program's clinical and didactic curriculum is highly focused and intense.

Leadership

  • Department Chair:
  • Program Director: Albert B. Fiorello, MD
  • Associate/Assistant Program Director: Vivienne Ng, MD, MPH
  • Associate/Assistant Program Director: Nicholas B. Hurst, MD, MS
  • Associate/Assistant Program Director: Garrett Pacheco, MD

Training Locations

Primary Hospital

  • The University of Arizona Health Science

Secondary Hospital

  • Banner - University Medical Center Tucson
  • Banner - University Medical Center South
  • Southern Arizona Veterans Affairs Health Care System
  • Tucson Medical Center

Curriculum

PGY1

  • 4 weeks - Orientation
  • 5, 4-week blocks - Emergency Department: BUMCT and BUMCS
  • 4 weeks - Medical Intensive Care: SAVAHCS
  • 4 weeks - Emergency Department: SAVAHCS
  • 4 weeks - Emergency Surgery/Trauma: BUMCT
  • 4 weeks - Orthopedics: BUMCT
  • 2 weeks - Obstetrics: BUMCT
  • 4 weeks - Anesthesia: BUMCT
  • 4 weeks - Vacation (split into two 2-week blocks)
  • 2 weeks - Emergency Ultrasound

PGY2

  • 8, 4-week blocks - Emergency Department: BUMCT and BUMCS
  • 4 weeks - Medical Intensive Care (PICT): BUMCT
  • 4 weeks - Surgical Intensive Care/In-House Code Team: BUMCT
  • 2 weeks - Cardiology: SAVAHCS
  • 2 weeks - Toxicology
  • 4 weeks - Selective
  • 4 weeks - Vacation (split into two 2-week blocks)

PGY3

  • 9, 4-week blocks - Emergency Department: BUMCT and BUMCS
  • 4 weeks - Emergency Department: Tucson Medical Center
  • 4 weeks - Pediatric Intensive Care: BUMCT
  • 4 weeks - Selective
  • 4 weeks - Vacation (split into two 2-week blocks)

Electives

Fellowships

Contact Information

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