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Neuromuscular Medicine (Neurology) Residency Program

Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
Continued AccreditationACGME #1830318033J1J-1

Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is an ACGME-accredited Neuromuscular medicine (Neurology) residency program in Phoenix, AZ. It has 2 PGY-1 positions per year. It reports 0% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $78,000. 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
0 residents · 2 approved
PGY-1 salary
$78.0k
IMG percentage
0%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 2011 · 1 years · Last ACGME review 2014

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
Reference letters needed
Visa
J-1
Application service

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
0%
x
US MD
100%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
0%
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
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
10
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
5
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
No
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
2.0
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

Phoenix Children's Hospital

Phoenix, AZ373 beds

Location

Purchasing power

~$4,835/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~23.1% of pay
Take-home$4,835/mo
Rent (1BR)$1,503/mo
State tax$163/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $78,000 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

Erik Ortega, MD

Program Director

Program Director

Mrs. Ann C Johnson, BA, C-TAGME

GME Program Administrator

Coordinator

Ms. Felisha Tso

GME Program Administrator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center located?
Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is located in Phoenix, AZ.
Is Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How much is rent near Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center?
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 Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center reports that none of its current residents are International Medical Graduates. That is a snapshot of the current cohort as reported to FREIDA, not a stated policy, and it can change year to year. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center 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 Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center require?
Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center 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 Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center?
Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center reports a PGY-1 salary of $78,000. 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 Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center?
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 Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center 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 Neuromuscular medicine (Neurology) residency program positions as they appear.