Obstetrics and GynecologyOtherSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program

Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Rochester, Minnesota, sponsored by Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.

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About Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program

ACGME code
2202621150
Program director
Vanessa Torbenson
Location
Rochester, Minnesota
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
IMG residents
10%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program is a other Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Rochester, Minnesota, sponsored by Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Obstetrics and Gynecology program (5).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 10% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Obstetrics and Gynecology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
5
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates85%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women80%
  • Men20%
  • White55%
  • Asian15%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%

Contact and location

Program director
Vanessa Torbenson
Program coordinator
Jennifer Larson
Coordinator phone
(507) 266-3262
Sponsoring institution
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education Department of Obstetrics-Gynecology 200 First Street, SW Rochester, MN 55905 Open in Google Maps

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program IMG-friendly?

About 10% of residents at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Obstetrics and Gynecology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program offer?

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program offers 5 first-year Obstetrics and Gynecology positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program?

Applicants who sent Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program located?

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program is located at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education Department of Obstetrics-Gynecology 200 First Street, SW Rochester, MN 55905. Its sponsoring institution is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.

Who is the program director of Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program?

The program director is Vanessa Torbenson. The program coordinator, Jennifer Larson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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