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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

0

Salary Progression

$69,574
PGY-1
$71,993
PGY-2
$74,413
PGY-3
00

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

City & State
Missoula, MT
Metropolitan Area
Missoula, MT Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Mountain
Metropolitan Population
1,091,840

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

Nominal Salary
$69,574
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$67,548
Value Rating
Average
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

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
10
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:10
PGY-2:10
PGY-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
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
21.4%
DO Classification
HIGH

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