University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson
The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Pediatrics/Emergency Medicine residency in Tucson, AZ is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Not Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Five-year (60-month) ACGME-accredited University of Arizona combined Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics residency accepting three residents a year, who switch every 2-5 months between pediatric and EM rotations. Alumni work in adult and pediatric EM or general pediatrics, with the program noting none have needed a pediatric EM fellowship.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Perks include individualized dual-board study plans, scrub allowance, free parking, meal and educational stipends, mental health services and partially funded national EM and pediatrics conferences.
- ResidencyCAS applications are due December 1 for PGY-1 with an EM SLOE and three letters; interviews are by invitation mid-November to late January with one combined interview day.
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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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Aaron N. Leetch, MD, FACEP
- Program coordinator
- Veronica L. Calderon
- vlc@arizona.edu
- Phone
- 520-626-6312
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/Emergency Medicine residency at a glance
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson lists its Pediatrics/Emergency Medicine residency in Tucson, Arizona. The directory holds 1 Pediatrics/Emergency Medicine residency program in Arizona and 4 across 4 states and territories. It is the only Pediatrics/Emergency Medicine residency listed for Arizona.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Main Residency Match. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Not Participating”. 3 Pediatrics/Emergency Medicine 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
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/Emergency Medicine residency training
A combined program trains in more than one specialty, so it is longer than either alone. Confirm the length and the board certification pathways with the program.
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/Emergency Medicine residency?
The directory places it in Tucson, Arizona.
How many Pediatrics/Emergency Medicine residency programs are there in Arizona?
This directory lists 1 in Arizona and 4 nationwide.
How do I apply to the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Pediatrics/Emergency Medicine 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/Emergency Medicine residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 5 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Pediatrics/Emergency Medicine residency offer?
The directory records 3 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Pediatrics/Emergency Medicine 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.