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Hennepin Healthcare Program

Surgery residency program in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsored by Hennepin Healthcare.

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About Hennepin Healthcare Program

ACGME code
4402611161
Program director
Joseph Carroll
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
851
Latest cycle
IMG residents
21%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Hennepin Healthcare Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsored by Hennepin Healthcare. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 851 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 21% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery 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 minimum score
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates69%
  • US DO graduates10%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs21%

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men48%
  • White79%
  • Asian10%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Joseph Carroll
Program coordinator
Danelle Sullivan
Coordinator phone
(612) 873-8723
Program phone
(480) 234-3354
Sponsoring institution
Hennepin Healthcare

Hennepin County Medical Center Department of Surgery 701 Park Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55415 Open in Google Maps

Hennepin Healthcare Program: frequently asked questions

Does Hennepin Healthcare Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Hennepin Healthcare Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Hennepin Healthcare Program IMG-friendly?

About 21% of residents at Hennepin Healthcare Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Hennepin Healthcare Program offer?

Hennepin Healthcare Program offers 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Hennepin Healthcare Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Hennepin Healthcare Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Hennepin Healthcare Program located?

Hennepin Healthcare Program is located at Hennepin County Medical Center Department of Surgery 701 Park Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55415. Its sponsoring institution is Hennepin Healthcare.

Who is the program director of Hennepin Healthcare Program?

The program director is Joseph Carroll. The program coordinator, Danelle Sullivan, is the usual contact for application questions.

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