MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Mason City, IA(Kansas City, IA Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#611
Specialty Rank
$67,000
PGY1 Salary
44.4%
IMG %
#611
Internal Medicine Ranking
0Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1401800140
- NRMP Code:
- 2015140C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 80
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 7
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 40%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The smaller size of our program allows for strong working relationships with our subspecialists, especially in Critical Care, Cardiology, and Ambulatory Medicine. We see a broad range of pathology in our patient population as we serve a large area of Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota. Our institution also offers Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology Fellowships as well as a Family Medicine Residency.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$67,000
PGY-1
$68,500
PGY-2
$70,000
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
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Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 99(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $277K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $46K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 21.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 113K
- Median Age
- 29 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.36
- Poverty Rate
- 19.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
79°F
Winter
49°F
Sunny Days
245 days
Precipitation
41"
Humidity
54%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.05
Restaurant Meal
10.8
Gas (per gallon)
$3.33
Gym Membership
40
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1401800140
- NRMP Code:
- 2015140C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 80
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Amy Tesar
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/19/2026 - 1/22/2027
- 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:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 23
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2015140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Alanda Holien
- Contact Email:
- holiena@mercyhealth.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 6
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 44.4%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 37th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 38.9%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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