Plastic Surgery - IntegratedCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Minnesota Program

Plastic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsored by University of Minnesota.

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About University of Minnesota Program

ACGME code
3622600160
Program director
Christopher Hillard
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
373
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
25%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Minnesota Program is a community-based university affiliated Plastic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsored by University of Minnesota. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Plastic Surgery - Integrated program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 373 applications and invited about 14.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Plastic Surgery - Integrated programs, which interview about 10.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 25% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Plastic Surgery - Integrated programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • 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: interviewed11%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed21%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed13%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
14.2%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates75%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs17%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White58%
  • Asian25%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Christopher Hillard
Program coordinator
Jessica Andersen
Coordinator phone
(612) 625-3141
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
University of Minnesota

420 Delaware St. SE, MMC 195 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 25% of residents at University of Minnesota Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Plastic Surgery - Integrated program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Minnesota Program offer?

University of Minnesota Program offers 2 first-year Plastic Surgery - Integrated positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Minnesota Program?

University of Minnesota Program received 373 applications and interviewed about 14.2% of applicants. The typical Plastic Surgery - Integrated program interviews about 10.4%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Plastic Surgery - Integrated programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

Do program signals help at University of Minnesota Program?

Applicants who sent University of Minnesota Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 11%.

Where is University of Minnesota Program located?

University of Minnesota Program is located at 420 Delaware St. SE, MMC 195 Minneapolis, MN 55455. Its sponsoring institution is University of Minnesota.

Who is the program director of University of Minnesota Program?

The program director is Christopher Hillard. The program coordinator, Jessica Andersen, is the usual contact for application questions.

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