And a program built for the people who want both.

Phoenix offers direct access to some of the region's most popular hiking destinations. From Camelback and South Mountain to Pinnacle and Piestewa Peaks, outdoor recreation is often just a short drive from work and home.

From Old Town Scottsdale and Arcadia to Roosevelt Row, the Phoenix area offers a food scene that extends well beyond expectations. Local favorites sit alongside nationally recognized restaurants, with Sonoran-Mexican cuisine serving as a defining part of the region’s culinary identity. Residents can explore an extensive range of cuisines from around the world, along with a growing collection of local breweries, neighborhood cafés, and specialty coffee shops spread throughout the Valley.

It is hot. We will not pretend otherwise. Life adjusts accordingly. Hikes start earlier, patios fill up later, and much of the city shifts its routine around the heat. The payoff is a long stretch of mild weather through the fall, winter, and spring, when outdoor activities become part of everyday life.

Housing in Phoenix is generally more attainable than in many other major training cities. Many residents are able to live within a reasonable commute of the hospital on a resident salary, with additional flexibility depending on neighborhood and timing.

If a partner or kids are coming with you, this matters: Phoenix has school options, a stable economy, an international airport with direct flights to most of the country, and a community that absorbs new arrivals well. Most residents who arrive here single leave here with people.

Sedona’s red rocks, Flagstaff’s snow, and the Grand Canyon are all within driving distance for a long day or weekend trip. San Diego is about six hours away by car. Many residents take advantage of the variety of landscapes within a few hours of Phoenix.