University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix-Banner Del Webb Program

Program Identity & Fit

This is a community-based, unopposed internal medicine program at Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center in Sun City West, AZ, university-affiliated with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix but structured around a general internal medicine and primary care mission rather than tertiary subspecialty training. The program organizes residents into four "houses" that each manage a longitudinal patient panel, emphasizing continuity of care and individualized mentorship rather than high-acuity procedural volume. It draws referrals from the West Valley and surrounding rural communities, giving residents exposure to a broad, geographically dispersed patient base, and residents interact with rotating medical students, retreats, and an Academic Half Day curriculum rather than a heavy formal research infrastructure. While subspecialty fellowships exist within the sponsoring institution for those interested, the program's stated identity centers on training well-rounded general internists for community practice, valuing self-reflection, wellness, teamwork, and demonstrated genuine interest in its specific setting.