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University of Minnesota Program

Plastic surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Minneapolis, MN(Paul, MN Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
$85,134
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3602621131
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
6

Contact Information

Christopher J Hillard
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
2.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
14
00
Female Faculty:
28.6%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$85,134
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
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
Minneapolis, MN
Metropolitan Area
Paul, MN Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West North Central
Metropolitan Population
5,695,292

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
99(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$336K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$60K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
20.3%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
5,695,292
Median Age
39 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.68
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Unemployment Rate
15.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
79°F
Winter
49°F
Sunny Days
288 days
Precipitation
53"
Humidity
64%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.70
Gym Membership
45

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$85,134
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$85,994
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3602621131
Total Positions:
6
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Christopher J Hillard
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
200

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, August

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Regions Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Regions Hospital
Contact Person:
Mariah Ipsan
Contact Email:
mipsan@umn.edu

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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