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University of Minnesota/CentraCare St Cloud Program

Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
St Cloud, MN(St. Cloud, Minnesota Metropolitan Area Metro)
17
Positions
$71,862
PGY1 Salary
44.4%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1202621586
NRMP Code:
1334120C6
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
17
Interviews:
90

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
7 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
9
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
3
Female Faculty:
66.7%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
25%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The University of Minnesota/St. Cloud Family Medicine Residency prepares graduates for practice in any location with an emphasis on preparation for practice in rural or resource-scarce areas. In addition to ambulatory family medicine, we provide excellent training in procedures, inpatient medicine, and maternity care. Starting in 2025-2026, we will provide training in lifestyle medicine. Our clinic serves a diverse population of patients including uninsured and immigrants.

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

  • 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
  • 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

Required

Duration

1 weeks

Salary Progression

$71,862
PGY-1
$74,073
PGY-2
$73,039
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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

City & State
St Cloud, MN
Metropolitan Area
St. Cloud, Minnesota Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West North Central
Metropolitan Population
5,028,092

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
95(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$331K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$67K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
23.7%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
5,028,092
Median Age
45 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.32
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment Rate
15.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
75°F
Winter
45°F
Sunny Days
288 days
Precipitation
57"
Humidity
70%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.32
Restaurant Meal
11.52
Gas (per gallon)
$3.55
Gym Membership
43

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$71,862
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$75,644
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1202621586
NRMP Code:
1334120C6
Total Positions:
17
Interviews:
90
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Thomas John Satre
Program Website:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
Interview Period:
10/13/2026 - 1/8/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
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
June Start Date:
June 16

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1334120C6

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
St Cloud Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
St Cloud Hospital
Contact Person:
Laurie A Schmidt

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:5

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30
Unpaid Leave Days:
84

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
7 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
44.4%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
42nd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
27.8%
DO Classification
HIGH

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