University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson
The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Pediatrics residency in Tucson, AZ is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson pediatrics residency based at Diamond Children's at Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, with a PGY-1 to PGY-3 block schedule including 12 weeks of wards, night float, ED, NICU and adolescent medicine, plus a combined EM/Pediatrics track. Residents are involved in scholarly and QI projects from the start.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- A weekly Wednesday Teaching Day gives four hours of protected education, with morning report three days a week, bimonthly grand rounds, monthly M&M, journal club, a high-fidelity simulation curriculum and a senior-led board review.
- Wellness includes free mental health services for trainees, class retreats and a wellness curriculum in the academic half-day.
- ERAS only with three letters and USMLE or COMLEX Steps 1 and 2 passed to be ranked; only J-1 visas are sponsored.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 31, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Contact page (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
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- Official program website (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Scott C. Olson, MD
- Program coordinator
- Elizabeth Fay
- Associate Program Director
- Helene Felman, MD
- Associate Program Director
- Rachel E.M. Cramton, MD
- Associate Program Director
- Kareem Shehab, MD
- Associate Program Director and Continuity Clinic Director
- Christina Marie Vega Zarraga, MD
- Phone
- 520-626-7944
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Pediatrics residency at a glance
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson lists its Pediatrics residency in Tucson, Arizona. The directory holds 3 Pediatrics residency programs in Arizona, 2 of thems in Tucson and 212 across 49 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Main Residency Match. 3 Pediatrics residency programs in Arizona use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 210 Pediatrics residency programs nationwide share that status.
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson has 51 other programs listed in Tucson: Addiction Medicine (Multidisciplinary), Allergy and Immunology, Anesthesiology, Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine), Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry), and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, and 45 more. Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson in Tucson
- Addiction Medicine (Multidisciplinary) fellowship
- Allergy and Immunology fellowship
- Anesthesiology residency
- Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry) fellowship
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology fellowship
- Clinical Neurophysiology (Neurology) fellowship
- Complex General Surgical Oncology (Surgery) fellowship
Other Arizona cities with a listed Pediatrics residency: Phoenix.
Counts come from this directory’s own records and change when the program list is updated. They describe the directory, not the quality of any program.
About Pediatrics residency training
Pediatrics residency training typically lasts 3 years.
Graduates practice general pediatrics or continue to a pediatric subspecialty fellowship.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Pediatrics residency?
The directory places it in Tucson, Arizona.
How many Pediatrics residency programs are there in Arizona?
This directory lists 3 in Arizona and 212 nationwide.
How do I apply to the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Pediatrics residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Pediatrics residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Pediatrics residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Pediatrics residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.