The University of Montana Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Missoula, MT(Missoula, MT Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
#83
Specialty Rank
$69,574
PGY1 Salary
3.6%
IMG %
#83
Family Medicine Ranking
89th Percentile
Top 11% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1202900720
- NRMP Code:
- 1524120C1
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 83
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 62
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.4
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 2
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 15
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 53.8%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program is a 10-10-10 with two tracks - Missoula and Kalispell. Three applicants match to the Kalispell track each year and spend their first year in Missoula. Seven applicants match to the Missoula track each year. The program is partnered with local hospitals and FQHCs at both sites and has an incredible network of rural partner sites throughout western and central MT. The program's mission is to train physicians for rural practice - ideally in Montana.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$69,574
PGY-1
$71,993
PGY-2
$74,413
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 103(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $350K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $71K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 1,091,840
- Median Age
- 33 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.26
- Poverty Rate
- 18.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 4.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
83°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
292 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
58%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.96
Restaurant Meal
10.56
Gas (per gallon)
$3.26
Gym Membership
39
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1202900720
- NRMP Code:
- 1524120C1
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 83
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Rob Stenger
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/16/2026 - 11/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 12/18/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 194
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1524120C0, 1524120C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Partnership Health Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Partnership Health Center
- Contact Person:
- Jenny M Hall
- Contact Email:
- jenny2.hall@umontana.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:10PGY-3:10
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 3.6%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 21.4%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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