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
El Dorado Springs (formerly Cornerstone)
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).
