University of Minnesota (Duluth) Program
About This Program
Duluth Family Medicine Residency Program offers full-spectrum training aimed at rural practice. The program is based in Duluth, MN which is known for its access to the outdoors, all year long. The residency focuses on providing clinical experiences within two hospital systems while being the only primary care residency program in the area.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Caryn Gerber, MD
University of Minnesota - Duluth Family
Primary Program Contact
Cassie Hammer
Univ of Minnesota Duluth
Locations
University of Minnesota - Duluth Family
Duluth Family Medicine Residency Program
330 N 8th Ave E
Duluth, MN 55805-2024
915 E First St
Duluth, MN 55805-2193
502 E Second St
Duluth, MN 55802
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 27, 2025 - Jan 27, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.