University of Minnesota Program
About This Program
Our program offers a diverse range of training experiences that include tertiary care academic, community, rural, and safety-net hospitals and clinics. We value rigorous clinical training, advocacy around issues of social justice, and individualized resident support and mentorship. The Twin Cities is home to a diverse group of patients, and has the highest number of refugees and immigrants per capita of any city in the United States.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Michael J Aylward, MD
Univ of Minnesota Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Erica King, BA
Univ of Minnesota Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Minnesota Med Ctr
Med/Peds Pgm MMC 913
420 Delaware St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
One Veterans Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55417
6500 Excelsior Blvd
St Louis Park, MN 55440
640 Jackson St
St Paul, MN 55101-2595
800 E 28th St
Minneapolis, MN 55407
701 Park Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55415-1829
200 E University Ave
St Paul, MN 55101
345 N Smith Ave
St Paul, MN 55102
2525 Chicago Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404-9976
201 Nicollet Blvd
Burnsville, MN 55337
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
Nov 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 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
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 17 Vacation Days and 7 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.