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MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program

Family Medicine residency program in Des Moines, Iowa, sponsored by MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium.

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About MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program

ACGME code
1201821598
Program director
Denni Fitzsimmons
Location
Des Moines, Iowa
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
396
Latest cycle
Interview rate
36.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
28%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Des Moines, Iowa, sponsored by MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 396 applications and invited about 36.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 28% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
36.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates16%
  • US DO graduates56%
  • US IMGs16%
  • Non-US IMGs12%

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men44%
  • White72%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino20%

Contact and location

Program director
Denni Fitzsimmons
Program coordinator
Jude Enos
Coordinator phone
(515) 669-6628
Program phone
(423) 933-7838
Sponsoring institution
MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium

Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines Mercy Family Medicine Residency Program 250 Laurel St Des Moines, IA 50314 Open in Google Maps

MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program: frequently asked questions

Does MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program sponsor visas?

MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program IMG-friendly?

About 28% of residents at MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program offer?

MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program?

MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program received 396 applications and interviewed about 36.1% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program located?

MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program is located at Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines Mercy Family Medicine Residency Program 250 Laurel St Des Moines, IA 50314. Its sponsoring institution is MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium.

Who is the program director of MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program?

The program director is Denni Fitzsimmons. The program coordinator, Jude Enos, is the usual contact for application questions.