Saint Joseph Health System Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Mishawaka, IN(Mishawaka, Indiana Metropolitan Area Metro)
27
Positions
$70,580
PGY1 Salary
3.7%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1201711130
- NRMP Code:
- 1194120C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 27
- Interviews:
- 100
Contact Information
Martin F Wieschhaus
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 7
- Female Faculty:
- 42.9%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 40%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Enjoy a sign-on bonus, housing stipend, and generous CME & meal funds! As an unopposed program, residents gain autonomy in a well-supported & positive environment. You get a top-notch Residency and have the opportunity to study internationally through our Global Health Program, choose a Sports Medicine Fellowship lead by a former Olympic trainer, and so much more. Our curriculum is structured to offer maximum flexibility to allow residents to pursue their passions.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$70,580
PGY-1
$71,898
PGY-2
$72,836
PGY-3
$67,450
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 81(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $301K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $80K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 21.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 51 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.74
- Poverty Rate
- 26.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 11.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
81°F
Winter
51°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
76%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.00
Restaurant Meal
10.68
Gas (per gallon)
$3.29
Gym Membership
40
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1201711130
- NRMP Code:
- 1194120C0
- Total Positions:
- 27
- Interviews:
- 100
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Martin F Wieschhaus
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/25/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/20/2026
- 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:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 19
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1194120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- St Joseph Health System
- Primary Teaching Site:
- St Joseph Health System
- Contact Person:
- Renee Nichols
- Contact Email:
- sj-dl-residency-web.internal@trinity-health.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 9
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:9PGY-2:9PGY-3:9
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 3.7%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 6th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 55.6%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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