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Resident Interviews

December 14-15, 2007
  
LOCATION


University of Arizona Department of Ophthalmology
655 N. Alvernon Way, Suite 108
Tucson, AZ  85711                                                                            Map

   

SCHEDULE
  
AM 7:30-8:00 a.m.
8:00-8:15 a.m.
8:15-11:45 a.m.
*
Breakfast
Orientation
Individual Interviews
   
PM     11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.*
12:45-3:45 p.m.*
6:00 p.m.
     Luncheon
Tour of Facilities [Optional]
Social with Residents [Optional]

*Time may change slightly

ACCOMMODATIONS

There are many hotels available in the Tucson area, and  most are listed in the Official Visitor's Guide.  In the past, hotels near the airport or the Department have been the most popular.  Listed below is rate information for these hotels.

Hotels Near Airport

All hotels near the airport provide free shuttle service to/from the airport.

Hotel    Phone      Rate (+tax)
Hyatt Place Tucson/Airport
6885 S. Tucson Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 295-0405 $83/night
[UA Reservation Rate; ask for Antonio]
  All suites; complimentary full hot breakfast; Starbucks; complimentary airport shuttle; free local transportation within 5-mile radius of hotel; complimentary wireless access; business center

Hampton Inn
6971 S. Tucson Blvd.
Tucson, AZ  85706
      (520) 889-5789      

$119/night

  Complimentary breakfast buffet; free local calls; free shuttle service within 3-mile radius of hotel; complimentary wireless access; heated pool

     
Hotels Near Department of Ophthalmology
  
Hotel      Phone      Rate (+tax)
*Clarion - Randolph Park
102 N. Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85711
     (520) 795-0330      $73/night
[UA Rate]
  Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast buffet; free local calls; complimentary wireless access; fitness room; business center; microwave, refrigerator; coffeemaker, TV

Doubletree Hotel - Reid Park
445 S. Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85711
     (520) 881-4200     

$89**
[UA Rate]

 

Free airport shuttle (5:00 a.m. to midnight); complimentary internet access in rooms, wireless in common areas

**sometimes not available, depending on occupancy


*Transportation via Arizona Stagecoach  to/from hotel is about $38.00 round-trip (counter inside the airport); telephone (520) 889-1000.

[UA Rate] To get UA Rate, you must state that you are interviewing at the University of Arizona.

 

NOTES
  • If you are coming from a great distance, you may want to consider the possibility of flying into Phoenix and renting a car to drive to Tucson.  Frequently the air fares to Phoenix are several hundred dollars cheaper.  The drive from Phoenix to Tucson is approximately 2 hours.    
       
  • For more information on Tucson, you might view the following websites:

                http://www.visittucson.org/

                http://www.ci.tucson.az.us/


If you have any questions, please contact Pat Broyles, Program Coordinator, at (520) 322-3800 ext. 202 or via email at pbroyles@eyes.arizona.edu.

We look forward to your visit.

 

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