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University of Minnesota Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsored by University of Minnesota.

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About University of Minnesota Program

ACGME code
1402621205
Program director
Melissa Plesac
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
31
First-year spots
Applicants
1,900
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
14%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Minnesota Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsored by University of Minnesota. It offers 31 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,900 applications and invited about 17% 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 14% 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. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and research 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
31
Interview rate
17%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates75%
  • US DO graduates11%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs14%

Demographics

  • Women61%
  • Men39%
  • White61%
  • Asian24%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Melissa Plesac
Program coordinator
Falon Montreuil
Coordinator phone
(612) 626-9691
Program phone
(612) 624-0579
Sponsoring institution
University of Minnesota

MMC 284 420 Delaware Street, SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 Open in Google Maps

University of Minnesota Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Minnesota Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Minnesota 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 Program IMG-friendly?

About 14% of residents at University of Minnesota 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 University of Minnesota Program offer?

University of Minnesota Program offers 31 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 31 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Minnesota Program?

University of Minnesota Program received 1,900 applications and interviewed about 17% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Minnesota 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 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 University of Minnesota Program located?

University of Minnesota Program is located at MMC 284 420 Delaware Street, SE Minneapolis, MN 55455. Its sponsoring institution is University of Minnesota.

Who is the program director of University of Minnesota Program?

The program director is Melissa Plesac. The program coordinator, Falon Montreuil, is the usual contact for application questions.

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