University of Minnesota Program
DermatologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Minneapolis, MN(Minneapolis, MN Metropolitan Area Metro)
13
Positions
#48
Specialty Rank
$74,073
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#48
Dermatology Ranking
67th Percentile
Top 33% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0802631048
- NRMP Code:
- 1334080R0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 13
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 18
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 47.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 90%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Residency training is split between three main teaching sites: University Hospital, VA Medical Center, and County Hospital. We serve a mostly urban, diverse patient population. Residents receive extensive training in subspecialties, including pediatric dermatology and dermatologic surgery.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$74,073
PGY-1
$74,073
PGY-2
$76,589
PGY-3
$79,415
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 96(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $298K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $42K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 20.7%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,695,292
- Median Age
- 26 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.2
- Poverty Rate
- 11.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 15.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
76°F
Winter
46°F
Sunny Days
288 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
51%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.14
Restaurant Meal
11.04
Gas (per gallon)
$3.40
Gym Membership
41
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0802631048
- NRMP Code:
- 1334080R0
- Total Positions:
- 13
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Ingrid Christina Polcari
- Email:
- dermapp@umn.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/9/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 1/1/2027 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1334080A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Minneapolis VA Healthcare System
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Minneapolis VA Healthcare System
- Contact Person:
- Joshua L Hill
- Contact Email:
- dermapp@umn.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 15.4%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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