Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Hennepin Healthcare Program

Transitional Year residency program in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsored by Hennepin Healthcare.

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About Hennepin Healthcare Program

ACGME code
9992600069
Program director
Brian Muthyala
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Data updated
October 11, 2026
IMG residents
7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Hennepin Healthcare Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsored by Hennepin Healthcare.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year 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.

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Applications and interviews

Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates67%
  • US DO graduates27%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White67%
  • Asian13%
  • Black or African American7%

Contact and location

Program director
Brian Muthyala
Program coordinator
Katie Dolan
Coordinator phone
(612) 873-4093
Program phone
(612) 202-6065
Sponsoring institution
Hennepin Healthcare

Hennepin County Medical Center Office Medical Services MC G2 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 7% of residents at Hennepin Healthcare Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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. Hennepin Healthcare Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Hennepin Healthcare Program located?

Hennepin Healthcare Program is located at Hennepin County Medical Center Office Medical Services MC G2 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 Brian Muthyala. The program coordinator, Katie Dolan, is the usual contact for application questions.