Hennepin Healthcare Program Internal Medicine Residency
Internal Medicine residency program in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsored by Hennepin Healthcare.
See how you matchAbout Hennepin Healthcare Program
- ACGME code
- 1402631207
- Program director
- Vignesh Williams Palaniappan
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 21
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 1,776
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 42%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Hennepin Healthcare Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsored by Hennepin Healthcare. It offers 21 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,776 applications.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 42% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.
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
- Year of graduation limit
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 21
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates38%
- US DO graduates20%
- US IMGs6%
- Non-US IMGs36%
Demographics
- Women41%
- Men59%
- White53%
- Asian20%
- Black or African American8%
- Hispanic or Latino9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native2%
- Other2%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Vignesh Williams Palaniappan
- Program coordinator
- Michelle Herbers
- Coordinator phone
- (612) 873-4733
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Hennepin Healthcare
Hennepin County Medical Center Department of Medicine 701 Park Avenue South, Med Ed G5 Minneapolis, MN 55415 Open in Google Maps
Hennepin Healthcare Program: frequently asked questions
Does Hennepin Healthcare Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Hennepin Healthcare Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Hennepin Healthcare Program IMG-friendly?
About 42% of residents at Hennepin Healthcare Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Hennepin Healthcare Program offer?
Hennepin Healthcare Program offers 21 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 21 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Hennepin Healthcare Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Hennepin Healthcare Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.
Where is Hennepin Healthcare Program located?
Hennepin Healthcare Program is located at Hennepin County Medical Center Department of Medicine 701 Park Avenue South, Med Ed G5 Minneapolis, MN 55415. Its sponsoring institution is Hennepin Healthcare.
Who is the program director of Hennepin Healthcare Program?
The program director is Vignesh Williams Palaniappan. The program coordinator, Michelle Herbers, is the usual contact for application questions.