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University of Missouri-Columbia Program

Family Medicine residency program in Columbia, Missouri, sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine.

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About University of Missouri-Columbia Program

ACGME code
1202811182
Program director
Kristen Deane
Location
Columbia, Missouri
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
16
First-year spots
Applicants
290
Latest cycle
Interview rate
40.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Missouri-Columbia Program is a university Based Family Medicine residency program in Columbia, Missouri, sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. It offers 16 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 290 applications and invited about 40.3% 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 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, research, 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
16
Interview rate
40.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates78%
  • US DO graduates20%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White87%
  • Asian13%
  • Black or African American4%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%

Contact and location

Program director
Kristen Deane
Program coordinator
Maeghan Gonzagowski
Coordinator phone
(573) 882-6970
Sponsoring institution
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

Univ of MO Family Medicine Residency Program Dept of Family & Community Med One Hospital Drive; DCO32.00 Columbia, MO 65212 Open in Google Maps

University of Missouri-Columbia Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Missouri-Columbia Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia Program IMG-friendly?

About 2% of residents at University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia Program offer?

University of Missouri-Columbia Program offers 16 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 14 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Missouri-Columbia Program?

University of Missouri-Columbia Program received 290 applications and interviewed about 40.3% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia Program located?

University of Missouri-Columbia Program is located at Univ of MO Family Medicine Residency Program Dept of Family & Community Med One Hospital Drive; DCO32.00 Columbia, MO 65212. Its sponsoring institution is University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Missouri-Columbia Program?

The program director is Kristen Deane. The program coordinator, Maeghan Gonzagowski, is the usual contact for application questions.