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The University of Montana Program

Family Medicine residency program in Missoula, Montana, sponsored by The University of Montana.

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About The University of Montana Program

ACGME code
1202900720
Program director
Robert Stenger
Location
Missoula, Montana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
340
Latest cycle
Interview rate
50%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

The University of Montana Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Missoula, Montana, sponsored by The University of Montana. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 340 applications and invited about 50% 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 3% 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 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural and women's health tracks.

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
10
Interview rate
50%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates67%
  • US DO graduates30%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women70%
  • Men30%
  • White93%
  • Asian7%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%

Contact and location

Program director
Robert Stenger
Program coordinator
Jenny Hall
Coordinator phone
(406) 243-7505
Program phone
(406) 243-7500
Sponsoring institution
The University of Montana

Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana 401 Railroad St W Missoula, MT 59802 Open in Google Maps

The University of Montana Program: frequently asked questions

Does The University of Montana Program sponsor visas?

The University of Montana 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 The University of Montana Program IMG-friendly?

About 3% of residents at The University of Montana Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does The University of Montana Program offer?

The University of Montana Program offers 10 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is The University of Montana Program?

The University of Montana Program received 340 applications and interviewed about 50% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for The University of Montana Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has The University of Montana 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 The University of Montana Program located?

The University of Montana Program is located at Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana 401 Railroad St W Missoula, MT 59802. Its sponsoring institution is The University of Montana.

Who is the program director of The University of Montana Program?

The program director is Robert Stenger. The program coordinator, Jenny Hall, is the usual contact for application questions.