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University of Minnesota/North Memorial Hospital Program

Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Minneapolis, MN(Minneapolis, Minnesota Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
$71,862
PGY1 Salary
22.7%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1202631651
NRMP Code:
1334120C1
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
90

Contact Information

Kathryn Gates Justesen
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

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

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
10
Non-Physician Staff:
4
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
50%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
35%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our unopposed, community-based hospital and urban clinic offer rigorous training. Our diverse faculty support resident interests, including: OMT, addiction medicine, underserved medicine, women's health, sports medicine, research, and behavioral health.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • 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

0

Salary Progression

$71,862
PGY-1
$74,073
PGY-2
$76,589
PGY-3
$67,450
PGY-4
0

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
Minneapolis, MN
Metropolitan Area
Minneapolis, Minnesota Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West North Central
Metropolitan Population
5,028,092

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
70(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$283K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$61K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
20.3%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
5,028,092
Median Age
40 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.43000000000000005
Poverty Rate
25.0%
Unemployment Rate
15.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
70°F
Winter
40°F
Sunny Days
288 days
Precipitation
48"
Humidity
65%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.35
Restaurant Meal
14.28
Gas (per gallon)
$4.40
Gym Membership
53

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$71,862
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$102,660
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1202631651
NRMP Code:
1334120C1
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
90
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Kathryn Gates Justesen
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 12/1/2026
Interview Period:
10/26/2026 - 1/8/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
188

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1334120C1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
North Memorial Health Care
Primary Teaching Site:
North Memorial Health Care
Contact Person:
Laura Pham
Contact Email:
fmrp@umn.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
22.7%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
5th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
9.1%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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