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Anesthesiology Residency Program

Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
Initial AccreditationACGME #0400300001UniversityJ1J-1

Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix is an ACGME-accredited university-based Anesthesiology residency program in Phoenix, AZ. It has 10 PGY-1 positions per year. It reports J-1 visa sponsorship and a PGY-1 salary of $66,869. 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
10
0 residents · 40 approved
PGY-1 salary
$66.9k
IMG percentage
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
2154040C0

Accredited since 2025 · 4 years · Last ACGME review 2024

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
3–4
Incl. faculty
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS
Main match

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
2154040C0
NRMP identifier
Match status
Active
SOAP eligible
Yes
via ERAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via ERAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “Creighton University SOM Phoenix-AZ”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Training tracks

No tracks listed

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

Residents

Cohort composition

Cohort composition — data pending

Cohort composition hasn't been reported for this program yet.

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
60
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
16
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
5
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
1.6
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1.5
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Unknown

At Valleywise Health, You’re More to Us. Each patient is at the heart of what we do every day. With 11 primary care locations and two multi-specialty care centers across the Valley, we ensure comprehensive care is always within patients’ reach. It’s about making full-spectrum care accessible by offering more than just treatment — it’s also about understanding, supporting and nurturing patients’ unique needs. We are Phoenix area’s only public teaching health system and we are governed by a publicly elected Board of Directors. Since Valleywise Health first opened in 1877, we have continually reinvented ourselves to meet Maricopa County’s evolving medical needs. We have achieved many firsts – including the first medical residency program in Arizona, the state’s first Level I Trauma Center, Arizona’s first nationally verified burn center and our community’s first HIV/AIDS clinic. We’re proud of our legacy of care and invite you to learn more about how Valleywise Health has been serving our community for over 100 years. Learn more about our mission, services, and careers at valleywisehealth.org.

Star Rating
3 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
758
Tertiary care
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care3 better · 3 same · 0 worse
Mortality0 better · 3 same · 0 worse
Readmission0 better · 3 same · 0 worse

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

Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 9 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Leapfrog Safety GradeC
Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$5K
Research
$0
Payments
1

Top payer: Abbott Laboratories ($5K)

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

Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
15,971
ED visits
69,780
Inpatient surgeries
4,706
Outpatient surgeries
3,142
Births
1,691
Daily census
453
Full-time staff
3,270

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: Valleywise Health Medical Center · Phoenix, AZ

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Valleywise Health Medical Center

Primary
Phoenix, AZ758 beds

St Joseph Hospital and Medical Center

Phoenix, AZ594 beds

Phoenix Children's Hospital

Phoenix, AZ373 beds

Location

Purchasing power

~$3,930/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~27% of pay
Take-home$3,930/mo
Rent (1BR)$1,503/mo
State tax$139/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $66,869 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

Brian G Wilhelmi, MD, JD

Program Director

Program Director

Ashley Blain, MS

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.
What type of program is Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix?
Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix is a university-based residency program.
Is Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix holds initial ACGME accreditation.
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)?
Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix has not reported an IMG resident percentage to FREIDA, so MatchPath publishes none for this program — the figure is missing at the source, not withheld. Its visa sponsorship and PGY-1 salary are shown on this page wherever the program reports them. 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 $66,869. 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 Anesthesiology residency program positions as they appear.