Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Abbott-Northwestern Hospital Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsored by Abbott-Northwestern Hospital/Allina Health System.

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About Abbott-Northwestern Hospital Program

ACGME code
1402631204
Program director
David Tierney
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
735
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Abbott-Northwestern Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsored by Abbott-Northwestern Hospital/Allina Health System. It offers 13 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 735 applications and invited about 19% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 56 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
13
Interview rate
19%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates84%
  • US DO graduates13%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women69%
  • Men31%
  • White88%
  • Asian9%
  • Black or African American6%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%

Contact and location

Program director
David Tierney
Program coordinator
Jennifer Cater
Coordinator phone
(612) 863-4649
Sponsoring institution
Abbott-Northwestern Hospital/Allina Health System

Medical Education-11135 800 E 28th Street Minneapolis, MN 55407 Open in Google Maps

Abbott-Northwestern Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Abbott-Northwestern Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Abbott-Northwestern Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Abbott-Northwestern Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 3% of residents at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Abbott-Northwestern Hospital Program offer?

Abbott-Northwestern Hospital Program offers 13 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 13 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Abbott-Northwestern Hospital Program?

Abbott-Northwestern Hospital Program received 735 applications and interviewed about 19% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Abbott-Northwestern Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Abbott-Northwestern Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Abbott-Northwestern Hospital Program located?

Abbott-Northwestern Hospital Program is located at Medical Education-11135 800 E 28th Street Minneapolis, MN 55407. Its sponsoring institution is Abbott-Northwestern Hospital/Allina Health System.

Who is the program director of Abbott-Northwestern Hospital Program?

The program director is David Tierney. The program coordinator, Jennifer Cater, is the usual contact for application questions.

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