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University of Minnesota (Duluth) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Duluth, Minnesota, sponsored by University of Minnesota.

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About University of Minnesota (Duluth) Program

ACGME code
1202621176
Program director
Caryn Gerber
Location
Duluth, Minnesota
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
411
Latest cycle
Interview rate
29%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Minnesota (Duluth) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Duluth, Minnesota, sponsored by University of Minnesota. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 411 applications and invited about 29% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Family Medicine program has 22%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
8
Interview rate
29%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates75%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women71%
  • Men29%
  • White96%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native8%

Contact and location

Program director
Caryn Gerber
Program coordinator
Harriet Sands
Coordinator phone
(612) 626-4490
Program phone
(218) 529-9122
Sponsoring institution
University of Minnesota

Duluth Family Medicine Residency Program 330 North 8th Avenue East Duluth, MN 55805 Open in Google Maps

University of Minnesota (Duluth) Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Minnesota (Duluth) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Minnesota (Duluth) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Minnesota (Duluth) Program IMG-friendly?

University of Minnesota (Duluth) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Minnesota (Duluth) Program offer?

University of Minnesota (Duluth) Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Minnesota (Duluth) Program?

University of Minnesota (Duluth) Program received 411 applications and interviewed about 29% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Minnesota (Duluth) Program?

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

University of Minnesota (Duluth) Program is located at Duluth Family Medicine Residency Program 330 North 8th Avenue East Duluth, MN 55805. Its sponsoring institution is University of Minnesota.

Who is the program director of University of Minnesota (Duluth) Program?

The program director is Caryn Gerber. The program coordinator, Harriet Sands, is the usual contact for application questions.