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University of Minnesota Program

Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsored by University of Minnesota.

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About University of Minnesota Program

ACGME code
4202621104
Program director
Joseph Fotos
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
642
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Minnesota Program is a university Based Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsored by University of Minnesota. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Radiology-Diagnostic program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 642 applications and invited about 10.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Radiology-Diagnostic programs, which interview about 14% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Radiology-Diagnostic programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • 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: interviewed49%
  • Silver signal: interviewed42%
  • No signal: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed32%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed5%
Positions offered
8
Interview rate
10.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates76%
  • US DO graduates18%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women37%
  • Men63%
  • White82%
  • Asian13%
  • Black or African American8%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native5%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Joseph Fotos
Program coordinator
Blake Cicenas
Coordinator phone
(612) 626-3342
Program phone
(612) 626-5566
Sponsoring institution
University of Minnesota

Department of Radiology, MMC 292 420 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 5% of residents at University of Minnesota Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Minnesota Program offer?

University of Minnesota Program offers 8 first-year Radiology-Diagnostic positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Minnesota Program?

University of Minnesota Program received 642 applications and interviewed about 10.9% of applicants. The typical Radiology-Diagnostic program interviews about 14%.

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 Radiology-Diagnostic programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 257.

Do program signals help at University of Minnesota Program?

Applicants who sent University of Minnesota Program a gold signal received interviews about 49% of the time, silver signals about 42%, and applicants without a signal about 1%.

Where is University of Minnesota Program located?

University of Minnesota Program is located at Department of Radiology, MMC 292 420 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 Joseph Fotos. The program coordinator, Blake Cicenas, is the usual contact for application questions.

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