University of Minnesota/CentraCare St Cloud Program
About This Program
The University of Minnesota/St. Cloud Family Medicine Residency prepares graduates for practice in any location with an emphasis on preparation for practice in rural or resource-scarce areas. In addition to ambulatory family medicine, we provide excellent training in procedures, inpatient medicine, and maternity care. Starting in 2025-2026, we will provide training in lifestyle medicine. Our clinic serves a diverse population of patients including uninsured and immigrants.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Characteristics
Contact Information
Program Director
Thomas John Satre, MD
CentraCare Family Health Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Laurie A Schmidt
CentraCare Family Health Clinic
Locations
CentraCare Family Health Ctr
Ste 200
1555 Northway Dr
St Cloud, MN 56303
1200 Sixth Ave N
St Cloud, MN 56303
4544 County Rd
St Cloud, MN 56303
1555 Northway Dr
St Cloud, MN 56303
20 Ninth St Se
Long Prairie, MN 56347
525 Main St W
Melrose, MN 56352
425 Elm St N
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
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 7 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 13, 2025 - Jan 10, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 13, 2026 - Jan 8, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Characteristics
Experience The Program