Program Curriculum & FAQs
Program Core Curriculum
Rotations
PGY-1
Inpatient Psychiatry 24 weeks
Neurology 8 weeks
Primary Care 8 weeks
Emergency Medicine 4 weeks
Internal Medicine 8 weeks
PGY-2
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 12 weeks
Inpatient Psychiatry 16 weeks
Consult Liaison Psychiatry 8 weeks
Interventional Psychiatry 4 weeks
Emergency Psychiatry 4 weeks
Addiction Medicine/Psychiatry 4 weeks
Geriatric Psychiatry 4 weeks
PGY-3
Outpatient psychiatry
*Spanish speaking track available
PGY-4
Junior Attending/Service Chief 12 weeks
Geriatric Psychiatry 4 weeks
Electives 36 weeks
*Year-long continuity clinic will continue
Rotation Sites
El Rio Clinics
Tucson Medical Center Medical Education Program Inc.
Crisis Response Center
Program FAQs
What are the residency benefits?
Can I do research during residency?
Yes, El Rio is actively involved in research that address community and public health issues. Please see our research page Research – El Rio Health. El Rio also participates in the annual Southwestern Primary Care Reseach & Innovation Summit. More information about this event can be found here. Southwestern Primary Care Research & Innovation Summit – SAAHEC (southernazahec.org)
Does El Rio qualify for PSLF?
Yes, El Rio Health is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).