University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota

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SurgeryUniversity BasedMinneapolis, MN

Size

14 / year · 48 total

Training length

5 yr

Schedule

75 hrs / week

EMR

Epic

USMLE Step 2 CK235–268
200280

Interview rate by signal

  • Signal1.8×
    14%
  • None
    8%

Interview rate by degree

  • US MD
    18%
  • US DO
    8%
  • US IMG
    0%
  • Non-US IMG
    1%

Applications per year

1,242
2022
1,347
2023
1,353
2024
1,358
2025
1,245
2026

Compensation

$71,862 (avg)

Cost of living

$1,405/mo (+5%)

By year
Yr Pay Vac Sick
Year 1$71,86221Negotiable
Year 2$74,07321Negotiable
Year 3$76,58921Negotiable
Year 4$79,41521Negotiable
Year 5$82,64921Negotiable

Trainee mix

Degree

  • US MD76%
  • DO13%
  • IMG11%

Sex

  • Female66%
  • Male34%

Tracks & recognition

Rural

Interview Pool Demographics

By degree
  • US MD

    87%
  • US DO

    10%
  • Non-US IMG

    3%
  • US IMG

    0%
By signal
  • Did Not Send

    66%
  • Sent

    34%
Applicants by signal
  • Did Not Send

    77%
  • Sent

    23%
Student type
This program Surgery avg
  • US MD Graduates

    85%
    61%
  • Non-US IMG

    7%
    9%
  • US DO Graduates

    7%
    21%
  • US-IMG

    2%
    9%
Sex
This program Surgery avg
  • Women

    62%
    50%
  • Men

    37%
    50%
  • Another Gender

    2%
    2%
  • Did Not Report

    0%
    0%
Race / ethnicity
This program Surgery avg
  • White

    67%
    59%
  • Asian

    23%
    23%
  • Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish Origin

    12%
    12%
  • Black or African American

    7%
    8%
  • Other

    5%
    5%
  • Middle Eastern or North African

    3%
    3%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native

    2%
    1%
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

    2%
    0%
  • Did Not Report

    0%
    0%
Geographic preference
  • Not Aligned

    50%
  • Aligned

    30%
  • No Preference

    20%
Home state
  • Out-of-State

    71%
  • In-State

    29%
Med school state
  • Out-of-State

    82%
  • In-State

    18%
Career plans
  • Practice Full-time

    18%
Top medical schools
  • Medical College of Wisconsin

    10%
  • University of Minnesota Medical School

    10%
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine

    5%
  • Creighton University School of Medicine

    3%
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine

    3%
  • University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

    3%
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

    3%
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

    3%
  • University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine

    3%
Exam history
  • Never Failed

    100%
  • Ever Failed

    0%

Program Details

Schedule
  • Avg hours/week (Y1)75
  • Max hours on duty (Y1)28
  • Night floatYes
  • MoonlightingNo
Application
  • Application systemERAS
  • NRMP codes1334440P0, 1334440C0, 1334440C1, 1334440P1
  • ACGME ID4402631162
Requirements

Letters of rec

  • Letters2–4
  • Chair letterYes
  • Faculty letterNo
  • Specialty letterYes
Visas
  • J-1 through ECFMG Yes
Interviews
  • Interview typeVirtual
  • Video interviewNo
  • Interview periodOct 27, 2026 – Jan 19, 2027