University of Missouri-Columbia Program
About This Program
We are a tertiary referral center providing basic to the most complex care to a diverse group of patients coming from all over the state and beyond. Our residents have ample opportunities for research, with a robust clinical experience with 25-30% going straight into practice, a testament to the outstanding clinical experience our trainees receive. Our program can be defined by training residents to be excellent surgeons in a collegial environment where our residents and faculty are family.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Andrew Wheeler, MD
Univ of Missouri Hosp and Clinics
Primary Program Contact
Tonya Kubiak,
Univ of Missouri Hosps and Clinics
Locations
Univ of Missouri Hosp and Clinics
DC07500
1 Hospital Dr
Columbia, MO 65212
One Hospital Dr
Columbia, MO 65212
800 Hospital Dr
Columbia, MO 65201-5297
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 from a department chair
- 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 1 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Sep 24, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 3, 2025 - Jan 9, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 25, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 2, 2026 - Jan 8, 2027
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 for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21-28 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.