Creighton University School of Medicine- Phoenix Program

Program Identity & Fit

This is a newly launched (inaugural class in the 2026 Match) university-affiliated anesthesiology program in Phoenix that pairs a Valleywise Health safety-net base year with senior-year rotations at a quaternary neurosurgical/cardiothoracic center (CommonSpirit St. Joseph's) and Phoenix Children's Hospital, giving residents breadth across underserved, complex tertiary, and pediatric anesthesia populations plus subspecialty exposure in transplant and burn care. The program's stated aims explicitly build toward fellowship subspecialization ("early, consistent exposure to subspecialty practice") while requiring independent scholarly output (abstracts, publications, QI) supported by faculty mentorship, signaling that research is expected rather than incidental. Distinctive structural elements include a dedicated Legislative/Practice Management rotation and health-policy training with lawmakers and regulators, reflecting a stated interest in producing anesthesiologists who engage with the changing healthcare and policy landscape, not just clinical operators. As a first-class program built under Jesuit mission values, it emphasizes service to underserved communities and "healing the healer" wellness culture alongside clinical rigor.