MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Program
About This Program
MercyOne Des Moines Internal Medicine Residency Program is a community-based program affiliated with a Federally Qualified Teaching Health Center. Residents train at Primary Health Care, where they gain meaningful experience serving underserved patient populations.-The program offers a well-rounded curriculum that includes both inpatient and outpatient training, complemented by daily didactics and a strong focus on board review. Residents also benefit from hands-on learning opportunities in the
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Maria Alejandra Guevara Hernandez, MD
MercyOne Des Moines Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Khristina Marie Dunn
MercyOne Des Moines Med Ctr
Locations
MercyOne Des Moines Med Ctr
Internal Medicine Pgm
1111 6th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50314
1111 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 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 or outside 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 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
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.