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Gastroenterology Residency Program

Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
Continued AccreditationACGME #1440314226J1J-1

Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix is an ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology residency program in Phoenix, AZ. It has 2 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 6 residents in training. It reports 83.3% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $76,751. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
2
6 residents · 6 approved
PGY-1 salary
$76.8k
IMG percentage
83.3%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 2016 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2026

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3
Incl. faculty
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
83%
x
US MD
17%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
50%
x

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Affiliated medical schools

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
70
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
16
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
4
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
1.8
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
2
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center is a 450+ bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality tertiary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph’s includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph’s Heart & Lung Institute, the University of Arizona Cancer Center at St. Joseph’s, and St. Joseph’s Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the U.S. for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph’s boasts the Creighton School of Medicine at St. Joseph’s and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph’s was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 117 years later, St. Joseph’s remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved. The hospital is part of Dignity Health, formerly Catholic Healthcare West. St. Joseph’s is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona’s healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.

Star Rating
3 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
594
Tertiary care
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care2 better · 3 same · 1 worse
Mortality0 better · 7 same · 0 worse
Readmission0 better · 10 same · 0 worse

Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.

Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 11 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Leapfrog Safety GradeB
Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$676K
Research
$0
Payments
57

Top payer: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. ($382K)

Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.

Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
31,170
ED visits
94,941
Inpatient surgeries
10,222
Outpatient surgeries
7,796
Births
4,495
Daily census
477
Full-time staff
5,062

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: St Joseph Hospital and Medical Center · Phoenix, AZ

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

St Joseph Hospital and Medical Center

Primary
Phoenix, AZ594 beds

Valleywise Health Medical Center

Phoenix, AZ758 beds

Location

Purchasing power

~$4,733/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~23.5% of pay
Take-home$4,733/mo
Rent (1BR)$1,503/mo
State tax$160/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $76,751 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 2.5% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

County figures for Maricopa County, Arizona (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
2.5%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$85,518
+$7k vs US median
Avg Commute
26 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Indu Srinivasan, MD

Interim Program Director

Program Director

Audrey McFall, MBA, MS

GME Manager

Coordinator

Ashley Blain, MS

Program Manager

Coordinator

Jacob Williams

Program Manager

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix located?
Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix is located in Phoenix, AZ.
Is Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix?
Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix has approximately 6 residents in training.
How much is rent near Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix?
Median rent near Phoenix, AZ is ~$1,503/month for a 1BR and ~$1,818/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 83.3% of Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix require?
Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix?
Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix reports a PGY-1 salary of $76,751. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Gastroenterology residency program positions as they appear.