MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (Waterloo) Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Waterloo, Iowa, sponsored by MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (Waterloo) Program
- ACGME code
- 1201821138
- Program director
- Mariam Gallagher
- Location
- Waterloo, Iowa
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 5
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 1,133
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 7.1%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 76%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (Waterloo) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Waterloo, Iowa, sponsored by MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,133 applications and invited about 7.1% 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 76% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 52 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
- 5
- Interview rate
- 7.1%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates13%
- US DO graduates13%
- US IMGs38%
- Non-US IMGs38%
Demographics
- Women63%
- Men38%
- White25%
- Asian44%
- Black or African American13%
- Other13%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Mariam Gallagher
- Program coordinator
- Crystal Zikuda
- Coordinator phone
- (319) 272-2529
- Program phone
- (319) 272-2112
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
MercyOne Northeast Iowa Family Medicine & Residency 2055 Kimball Avenue, Suite 101 Waterloo, IA 50702 Open in Google Maps
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (Waterloo) Program: frequently asked questions
Does MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (Waterloo) Program sponsor visas?
Yes. MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (Waterloo) 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 (Waterloo) Program IMG-friendly?
About 76% of residents at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (Waterloo) 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 (Waterloo) Program offer?
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (Waterloo) Program offers 5 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (Waterloo) Program?
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (Waterloo) Program received 1,133 applications and interviewed about 7.1% 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 (Waterloo) 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 (Waterloo) 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 (Waterloo) Program located?
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (Waterloo) Program is located at MercyOne Northeast Iowa Family Medicine & Residency 2055 Kimball Avenue, Suite 101 Waterloo, IA 50702. Its sponsoring institution is MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center.
Who is the program director of MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (Waterloo) Program?
The program director is Mariam Gallagher. The program coordinator, Crystal Zikuda, is the usual contact for application questions.