University of Minnesota/University of Minnesota Medical Center Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsored by University of Minnesota.
See how you matchAbout University of Minnesota/University of Minnesota Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 1202621650
- Program director
- Karen Borchert
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 500
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 22.2%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 12%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Minnesota/University of Minnesota Medical Center Program is a university Based Family Medicine residency program in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsored by University of Minnesota. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 500 applications and invited about 22.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 12% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care 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
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 22.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates63%
- US DO graduates25%
- US IMGs6%
- Non-US IMGs6%
Demographics
- Women81%
- Men19%
- White69%
- Asian25%
- Black or African American13%
- Hispanic or Latino6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Karen Borchert
- Program coordinator
- Harriet Sands
- Coordinator phone
- (612) 626-4490
- Program phone
- –
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Minnesota
M Health Fairview Clinic - Smiley's 2020 East 28th Street, Suite 104 Minneapolis, MN 55407 Open in Google Maps
University of Minnesota/University of Minnesota Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Minnesota/University of Minnesota Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Minnesota/University of Minnesota Medical Center 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/University of Minnesota Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 12% of residents at University of Minnesota/University of Minnesota Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does University of Minnesota/University of Minnesota Medical Center Program offer?
University of Minnesota/University of Minnesota Medical Center Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of Minnesota/University of Minnesota Medical Center Program?
University of Minnesota/University of Minnesota Medical Center Program received 500 applications and interviewed about 22.2% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Minnesota/University of Minnesota Medical Center 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/University of Minnesota Medical Center 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/University of Minnesota Medical Center Program located?
University of Minnesota/University of Minnesota Medical Center Program is located at M Health Fairview Clinic - Smiley's 2020 East 28th Street, Suite 104 Minneapolis, MN 55407. Its sponsoring institution is University of Minnesota.
Who is the program director of University of Minnesota/University of Minnesota Medical Center Program?
The program director is Karen Borchert. The program coordinator, Harriet Sands, is the usual contact for application questions.