Montana Family Medicine Residency Program
Family MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Billings, MT(Billings, MT Metropolitan Area Metro)
29
Positions
#141
Specialty Rank
$65,693
PGY1 Salary
17.9%
IMG %
#141
Family Medicine Ranking
82nd Percentile
Top 18% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1202921590
- NRMP Code:
- 1216120C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 29
- Interviews:
- 125
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 57
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 20
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 8
- Female Faculty:
- 58.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The mission of the MFMR is to develop, empower, and educate the next generation of full spectrum Family Physicians who provide excellent care for Montana with an emphasis on vulnerable populations. Continuity clinic training is based out of a FQHC that cares for urban and rural underserved patients, and inpatient and outpatient rotations through two nonprofit community hospitals. We currently have three tracks available; Wilderness Medicine, Public Health and Advocacy track and Maternity Care
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$65,693
PGY-1
$68,045
PGY-2
$70,503
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
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
- $267K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $69K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 20.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 359K
- Median Age
- 36 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.44999999999999996
- Poverty Rate
- 16.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 4.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
76°F
Winter
46°F
Sunny Days
292 days
Precipitation
50"
Humidity
61%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.27
Restaurant Meal
11.4
Gas (per gallon)
$3.52
Gym Membership
42
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1202921590
- NRMP Code:
- 1216120C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 29
- Interviews:
- 125
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Garth Brand
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1216120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Montana Family Medicine Residency
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Montana Family Medicine Residency
- Contact Person:
- Jennifer Bagley
- Contact Email:
- jennifer.bag@riverstonehealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 11
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:11PGY-2:9PGY-3:9
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 32
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 17.9%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 14th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 60.7%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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