MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Des Moines, Iowa, sponsored by MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium.
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- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.