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MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (Mason City) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Mason City, Iowa, sponsored by MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center.

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About MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (Mason City) Program

ACGME code
1201821373
Program director
Patrick Courtney
Location
Mason City, Iowa
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
616
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
61%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (Mason City) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Mason City, Iowa, sponsored by MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 616 applications and invited about 14.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 61% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
14.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates22%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs50%
  • Non-US IMGs11%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White67%
  • Asian28%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native6%

Contact and location

Program director
Patrick Courtney
Program coordinator
Jessica Robison
Coordinator phone
(641) 428-7779
Program phone
(461) 428-7779
Sponsoring institution
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center

MercyOne Family Medicine Residency 1010 4th Street SW Suite 340 Mason City, IA 50401 Open in Google Maps

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (Mason City) Program: frequently asked questions

Does MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (Mason City) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (Mason City) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (Mason City) Program IMG-friendly?

About 61% of residents at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (Mason City) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (Mason City) Program offer?

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (Mason City) Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (Mason City) Program?

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (Mason City) Program received 616 applications and interviewed about 14.8% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (Mason City) 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 North Iowa Medical Center (Mason City) 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 North Iowa Medical Center (Mason City) Program located?

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (Mason City) Program is located at MercyOne Family Medicine Residency 1010 4th Street SW Suite 340 Mason City, IA 50401. Its sponsoring institution is MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center.

Who is the program director of MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (Mason City) Program?

The program director is Patrick Courtney. The program coordinator, Jessica Robison, is the usual contact for application questions.