Our Program
Welcome to the MHC Healthcare Family Medicine Residency Program website! As you browse the site, feel free to read the welcome message from the Program Director and learn more about what our program has to offer.
WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Welcome to MHC Healthcare Family Medicine Residency Program located in Tucson, Arizona! We are a 4-4-4, 3 year ACGME accredited program that strives to create a supportive learning environment and incorporate resident wellbeing to be part of the life-long learning experience.
The mission is to train highly competent Family Medicine Primary Care Physicians to provide compassionate, evidence-based, innovative and cost-effective health care to medically underserved populations. Consistent with the institution’s mission, residents will gain experience in providing whole person care in a team-based approach that is compassionate and patient-centered.
Residents will provide comprehensive outpatient primary care to a panel of patients in MHC’s Ina Clinic, the Family Medicine Practice site. As an integrated clinic, Residents will work in collaboration with other specialties to assist their patients including Behavioral Health, Dental, Pharmacy, Radiology and Lab services.
Our faculty is devoted to providing individualized training and support to meet the specific learning needs of each resident. The learning environment allows residents to further enhance their unique abilities and develop meaningful relationships with patients and faculty.
ABOUT MHC HEALTHCARE
MHC Healthcare, formally known as Marana Health Center Inc., was founded in 1957 and is known as the oldest community health center in Arizona. MHC Healthcare is dedicated to providing compassionate, quality, and accessible whole person health care to our community. MHC Healthcare is a network of 16 community health centers that employs over 600 staff and serves over 55,000 patient every year. We offer comprehensive Primary Care services to include Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, OBGYN, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health Services, Dental Care and Pharmacy. Alike MHC Healthcare’s efforts to integrate within the vibrant culture and close-knit Tucson and Marana communities, the MHC Healthcare Family Medicine Residency Program aligns these values within its mission and vision.
What We Offer
MHC Healthcare is a certified "Great Place to Work" because of its competitive salaries, benefits, and experienced staff. The MHC Healthcare Family Medicine Residency Program offers residents favorable salaries in comparison to neighboring programs, benefits, and opportunities to continue medical education.
PGY-1:
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$700 board/Step 3/COMLEX 3 prep materials or other educational resources by approval of program director
PGY-2:
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$700 and 3 conference days; board/Step 3/COMLEX 3 prep materials or other educational resources by approval of program director
PGY- 3:
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$1000 and 5 conference days; reimbursement of board prep class, materials, conference presentation costs up to $3,500; based on program director's budgetary discretion"
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Benefits:
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Employees will have selected health insurance coverages paid up to 100%, including medical, dental and vision. Company paid group term life insurance up to $50,000. Additional coverages available at employee expense.
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Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program; up to six (6) visits per family per fiscal year.
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Discretionary employer match at a rate of $0.50 on the $1.00 for the first 8% contributed to 403b. Employer contributions are subject to a five-year vesting schedule; 20% vested per year.
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Eligible for cell phone allowance
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Food allowance is based on location
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$500 MHC Benefit Discount Medical & Dental Services
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Other benefits:
Financial planning support; career path planning and development; voluntary insurance opportunities for self and dependents including life, AD&D, STD, AFLAC Accident and Cancer; Health Savings Account Contribution from MHC; FSA and Dependent Care Account eligibility; credit union accounts; memberships to discount programs including local cell phone carriers
Additional Covered Cost:
AAFP and AzAFP (AZ Academy of Family Physicians) membership; ALSO, ACLS, BLS, and PALS training courses; eligible providers reimbursed for job related professional subscriptions, journals, and membership dues relevant to specialty and discretion of program director; UpToDate; lab coats and scrubs.​
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Wellness:
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Wellness: "Whil wellness app
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Wellness portal through Core Healthy Life
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100% Preventative Care Coverage
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Virta Type 2 Diabetes Reversal
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Up to $120.00 per year for fitness/gym membership reimbursement​
Resident Salaries
PGY-1: $65,000
PGY-2: $67,000
PGY-3: $70,000
MEDICAL &
DENTAL COVERAGE
PAID
VACATIONS
CONTINUED
EDUCATION
Resident Application Criteria
The MHC Healthcare Family Medicine Residency Program utilizes the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) to facilitate the application process and offers residency positions through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Our selection process involves a thorough review of applications submitted via ERAS to identify candidates whose goals and values resonate with those of our program. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview.
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Upon successfully matching with the MHC Healthcare Family Medicine Residency Program, residents will be required to undergo a drug screening, a background check, and obtain a fingerprint clearance card. Additionally, residents must pass Step 3 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) by January 1st of their second year (PGY-2). Failure to meet this requirement may result in the non-extension of the residency contract for the third year (PGY-3).
ERAS Required Documents
Personal Statement
Dean’s Letter
Official Transcript
Curriculum Vitae
Three Letters of Recommendation
Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 or COMLEX Step 2 before rank order list submission
International medical graduate applicants must have ECFMG Certification
Preferred Criteria
Applicants demonstrate a clear interest and commitment to family medicine and serving underserved communities
Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety in accordance with A.R.S. 15-1881 Current Basic
Life Support (BLS) certification
Applicants must have graduated from medical school within the last two years
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We are unable to sponsor J-1 Visa applicants.