University of Minnesota/CentraCare Willmar Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated
Willmar, MN(Willmar, MN Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#227
Specialty Rank
$71,862
PGY1 Salary
#227
Family Medicine Ranking
70th Percentile
Top 30% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1202600001
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 42
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:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 3
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 6%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 36%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our mission is to train culturally humble physicians to be ready for practice in any diverse community and especially in a rural area. Willmar is a unique community that is both rural and ethnically diverse. Our goal is to train you in a broad scope of skills so you can excel in maternity care, hospital medicine, emergency medicine or procedures such as colonoscopy, stress testing, and vasectomy. You might choose a track to emphasize a specific area or broadly train for them all. Welcome!
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
$76,589
PGY-3
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
- Population
- 351K
- 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:
- 1202600001
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 42
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Richard A Wehseler
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/15/2026 - 1/7/2027
- 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:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1334120C
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Minnesota
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Minnesota
- Contact Person:
- Molly Gardner
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 7 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
Rankings & Reputation
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