University of Minnesota IM program

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Does anyone know how competitive IM program is at University of Minnesota?or any thoughts on the quality of the program?

 

[carter]

Interviewed there last year. Was pretty impressed by the program and it seemed like it's only going to get better. Fairly new PD but he seems very involved in improving the program and helping residents land fellowships they want. Strong fellowship placements as well, good place for heme/onc, cards.

Only bad thing...my face froze on impact as i stepped outside for the first time in minneapolis.

 

[muscles]

very strong residency program with good fellowships

 

[witchbaby]

I am the author of the most recent review of this program on scut work, and I stand by that review. The only things that have changed since I wrote it are that overnight call is being brought back for interns on some rotations. In terms of competitiveness, what do you mean?

Is it selective of applicants? Yes, we don't go too far down on our rank list, and we have matriculants from all over the country (and world, because of our global health pathway.) It's not a slam dunk that you'll get in, but if you're a decent student with good LORs and you decide you really want to go here, you can probably make it happen.

Is it a good place to receive training and go on to competitive fellowships? We send graduates to fellowships around the country, though most stay in MN. Research opportunities are probably the same as any academic medical center. We are not listed in the top 10-20 for most specialties in US News, etc, but we do have solid teaching and research in the more competitive supspecialties. If you want to end up in cards or GI fellowship in NY or Boston FOR SURE, though, it's probably safer to go to a well respected program in one of those cities.

The atmosphere between / amongst residents is NOT competitive - there is a lot of camraderie.

 

[missfrancon]

sorry written in error

 

[matthewcas]

I'm a MS4 at Minnesota right now and have spent several months with residents at "the U" on rotations. I generally agree with witchbaby's comments--overall a very solid program. The program is full of friendly, bright residents who work hard but seem to enjoy their work. Attendings are variable but many are excellent. I personally love the diversity of cases between the three hospitals (the university, the Mpls VA, and Regions hospital in St. Paul). Great global health opportunities as well. Most residents either do fellowship or land a nice hospitalist job. As mentioned above the PD is relatively new but he's a great guy and seems to care about the quality of life and training for residents in the program.

In terms of competitiveness I would guess anyone who is a moderately strong candidate and demonstrates interest in the program has a great chance to match here.

 

[Adcadet]

Definitely a solid program.