All rural site assignments are based on site needs, community needs, and student interest.
Payson is a mountain community with a robust healthcare system. This is an LIC site and for students interested in the LIC.
Clerkship Sites associated with Payson
Ponderosa Family Care
Banner Payson
Internal Medicine
Yuma and San Luis are border towns where you'll see a variety of patients. Yuma is one of the larger towns in rural Arizona.
Clerkship sites associated with Yuma/ San Luis
Yuma Cardiac Center Internal Medicine
Yuma Regional Medical Center- Family Medicine
Yuma Regional Medical Center- Obstetrics & Gynecology
LIC Site on the Gila River Reservation south of Phoenix
Gila River Hu Hu Kam Medical Center
Serving the Navajo Nation in northeastern Arizona
Tsehootsooi Medical Center
Mining towns in southeastern Arizona. Both communities have strong community identities.
Clerkships in the Morenci/ Safford area
Gila Health Resources - Family Medicine
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center
Surgery
Internal Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Eastern Arizona towns with a robust healthcare system. The higher elevations are close to skiing and other outdoor activities.
Clerkships in the Show Low/ Snowflake area
Summit Healthcare
Mining community east of Gilbert. Serving Roosevelt Lake and surrounding areas.
Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center
Emergency Medicine
More developing
We have a long history with our preceptors in Prescott and a strong relationship with the Northern Arizona VA. Psychiatry at the Northern Arizona VA is one of our premier clerkship spots for all students. Prescott is a short drive from Sedona and Cottonwood and has many sites for outdoor adventure.
Clerkship sites in the Prescott area
Northern Arizona VA
Richard Covey, MD - Family Medicine
Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center
Clerkship sites in the Flagstaff area
Clerkship sites in Northern Arizona
Banner Page- Emergency Medicine
Canyonlands Healthcare- Lake Powell Medical Center- Family Medicine
North Country- Lake Havasu City- Family Medicine
Creek Valley Health Clinic- Colorado City- Family Medicine
North Country- Grand Canyon- Outpatient Clinic, elective
Western New Mexico towns with rich culture and strong medical experiences.
Clerkship sites in New Mexico
Silver Health Care- Internal Medicine
Southwest Bone and Joint & Gila Regional Hospital- Ortho Elective