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MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Mason City, Iowa, sponsored by MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center.

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About MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1401800140
Program director
Matthew Hardee
Location
Mason City, Iowa
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
851
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
50%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Mason City, Iowa, sponsored by MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 851 applications and invited about 10.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 50% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • 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
10.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates17%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs28%
  • Non-US IMGs22%

Demographics

  • Women39%
  • Men61%
  • White50%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Matthew Hardee
Program coordinator
Alanda Holien
Coordinator phone
(641) 428-6923
Program phone
(641) 428-6422
Sponsoring institution
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center

1000 4th St SW Mason City, IA 50401 Open in Google Maps

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. MercyOne North Iowa 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 MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 50% of residents at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center 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 MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Program offer?

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Program offers 6 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Program?

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Program received 851 applications and interviewed about 10.7% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for MercyOne North Iowa 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 MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center 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 MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Program located?

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Program is located at 1000 4th St SW Mason City, IA 50401. Its sponsoring institution is MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center.

Who is the program director of MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Program?

The program director is Matthew Hardee. The program coordinator, Alanda Holien, is the usual contact for application questions.

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