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University of Minnesota Program

SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Minneapolis, MN(Minneapolis, MN Metropolitan Area Metro)
57
Positions
#70
Specialty Rank
$71,862
PGY1 Salary
11.3%
IMG %
#70
Surgery Ranking
81st Percentile
Top 19% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4402631162
NRMP Code:
1334440C0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
57
Interviews:
120

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
75
Max Hours on Duty:
28
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Faculty Ratio:
0.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
44
Non-Physician Staff:
14
0
Female Faculty:
27.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

At UMN we are committed to high quality evidence based surgical education in clinical care, research and systems leadership. Our graduates are well-trained in cutting edge technology and techniques. We are committed to examining our role in diversity, inclusion and equity and strive to make a positive impact on health care delivery and surgical education by training the surgical leaders of the future.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Part-time/shared schedule positions
  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal 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
  • International experience/global health
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$71,862
PGY-1
$74,073
PGY-2
$76,589
PGY-3
$79,415
PGY-4
$82,649
PGY-5

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, MN Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West North Central
Metropolitan Population
5,695,292

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

Nominal Salary
$71,862
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$74,856
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4402631162
NRMP Code:
1334440C0
Total Positions:
57
Interviews:
120
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Daniel Kendrick
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/2/2026 - 9/23/2026
Interview Period:
10/27/2026 - 1/19/2027
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
June Start Date:
June 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1334440P0, 1334440C0, 1334440C1, 1334440P1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Minnesota Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Minnesota Medical Center
Contact Person:
Sarah Erickson
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
17
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:17
PGY-2:13
PGY-3:9
PGY-4:9
PGY-5:9

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
11.3%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
10th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
13.2%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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