University of Minnesota (Duluth) Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Duluth, MN(Duluth, MN Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
#42
Specialty Rank
$71,862
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#42
Family Medicine Ranking
95th Percentile
Top 5% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1202621176
- NRMP Code:
- 1334120C7YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 85
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.8
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 11
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 9
- Female Faculty:
- 100%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 27%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Duluth Family Medicine Residency Program offers full-spectrum training aimed at rural practice. The program is based in Duluth, MN which is known for its access to the outdoors, all year long. The residency focuses on providing clinical experiences within two hospital systems while being the only primary care residency program in the area.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$71,862
PGY-1
$74,073
PGY-2
$76,589
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 82(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $316K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $76K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 197K
- Median Age
- 32 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.27
- Poverty Rate
- 12.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 15.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
82°F
Winter
52°F
Sunny Days
288 days
Precipitation
52"
Humidity
57%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.65
Restaurant Meal
9.72
Gas (per gallon)
$3.00
Gym Membership
36
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1202621176
- NRMP Code:
- 1334120C7YOG
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 85
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Caryn Gerber
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
- 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:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1334120C7
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- St Mary's Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- St Mary's Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Cassie Hammer
- Contact Email:
- cassandra.hammer@essentiahealth.org
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
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 1st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 12.5%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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