University of Minnesota Program
NeurologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Minneapolis, MN(Minneapolis, MN Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
$71,862
PGY1 Salary
20.8%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1802621055
- NRMP Code:
- 1334180C0STEP
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 72
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 6
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 51
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 6
- Female Faculty:
- 24.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 17%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The University of Minnesota Neurology Residency Program seeks to prepare residents for the independent practice of neurology in hospital and ambulatory settings and in a variety of distinct clinical environments. The program will provide a sound foundation for future careers in patient care, education and research, and position graduates to succeed in additional specialty training or in clinical practice.
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)
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$71,862
PGY-1
$74,073
PGY-2
$76,589
PGY-3
$79,415
PGY-4
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 96(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $298K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $42K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 21.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,695,292
- Median Age
- 26 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.2
- Poverty Rate
- 11.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 15.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
76°F
Winter
46°F
Sunny Days
288 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
51%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.14
Restaurant Meal
11.04
Gas (per gallon)
$3.40
Gym Membership
41
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1802621055
- NRMP Code:
- 1334180C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 72
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- William Frank Schmalstieg
- Email:
- wschmals@umn.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Minnesota Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Minnesota Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Rebecca Busse
- Contact Email:
- umnneurores@umn.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-4:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 20.8%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 25th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 25.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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