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University of Minnesota Program

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

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About University of Minnesota Program

ACGME code
4402631162
Program director
Daniel Kendrick
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
1,245
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Minnesota Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsored by University of Minnesota. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,245 applications and invited about 9.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural track.

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
9
Interview rate
9.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates85%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women62%
  • Men37%
  • White68%
  • Asian23%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino12%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Daniel Kendrick
Program coordinator
Jessica Andersen
Coordinator phone
(612) 625-3141
Program phone
(612) 625-2684
Sponsoring institution
University of Minnesota

11-145 Phillips-Wangensteen Bldg 516 Delaware Street, 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 9% of residents at University of Minnesota 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 University of Minnesota Program offer?

University of Minnesota Program offers 9 first-year Surgery positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Minnesota Program?

University of Minnesota Program received 1,245 applications and interviewed about 9.6% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is University of Minnesota Program located?

University of Minnesota Program is located at 11-145 Phillips-Wangensteen Bldg 516 Delaware Street, 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 Daniel Kendrick. The program coordinator, Jessica Andersen, is the usual contact for application questions.

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