Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Multidisciplinary) Residency Program
Creighton University School of Medicine-PhoenixCreighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix is an ACGME-accredited Hospice and palliative medicine (multidisciplinary) residency program in Phoenix, AZ. It has 2 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 1 residents in training. It reports 50% 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
Accredited since 2016 · 1 years · Last ACGME review 2019
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
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
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Affiliated medical schools
Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).
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
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
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.
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.
Top payer: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. ($382K)
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.
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
PrimaryBarrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Phoenix Children's Hospital
Hospice of the Valley
Location
Purchasing power
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.
Rental market & livability
Area median rent ~$1,495/mo · 67 days on market9.25% rental listings MoM
Specials
Specials
Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.
Livability
County figures for Maricopa County, Arizona (US Census ACS).
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
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 1 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 — 50% 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 Hospice and palliative medicine (multidisciplinary) residency program positions as they appear.