Application

We appreciate your interest in the United Family Medicine Residency Program and look forward to the opportunity to meet you to provide you with an in-depth look at our program. Our interview process, which runs mid-October through the end of January, will provide you with access to our residents, program director and faculty. 

Applications to our residency program will only be accepted through ERAS. Each applications submitted will receive a wholistic review.  Applicants will be notified if they have been selected to participate in the interview process.

All Interviews will be conducted virtually. Applicants will also be scheduled for an informal virtual session with residents during the week of the interview. In addition, we will offer several optional evening virtual sessions to provide applicants with a broader view of the residency program and the opportunity to hear from more of our faculty, residents, and residency graduates. For those who desire an in-person visit, we will offer several evening open houses with tours of United Family Physicians Clinic and United Hospital.

We will be participating in the new signaling option available this year through the Match. Signaling will be conducted in the same manner for all applicants, regardless of whether they have completed a rotation with us as a student.

The following materials are required for interview consideration:

A complete ERAS application, including:

• Medical school transcript
• USMLE or COMLEX transcript with all Step 1 and Step 2 scores
• Personal statement
• Three letters of recommendation. One letter should be from a family physician.
• A valid ECFMG certificate, with a passing score on the Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA) exam (if applicable)

Applications submitted for the formal interview process will be reviewed by our admissions committee and, upon approval, applicants will be notified whether they have been selected to participate in the interview process.  Incomplete applications will be reviewed only upon receipt of all required documentation.

Requirements for consideration for an interview:

• Applicant’s medical schools must be listed in one of the directories listed below:
• World Directory of Medical Schools
• Liaison Committee on Medical Education
• American Osteopathic Association
• U.S. citizenship or permanent U.S. resident status. The program does not sponsor visas.
• Graduation from medical school within the last five years or have been working as a physician within the last three years. A minimum of six months of U.S. clinical experience. Research will not be considered clinical experience.
• A valid ECFMG certificate, with a passing score on the Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA) exam.
• Passing score on the USLME or COMLEX exams with a maximum of two total unsuccessful attempts. Completion of USLME Step 3 within five years of Step 2.
• Eligible for full, unrestricted licensure in the State of Minnesota.
• Applicants seeking transfer from another residency program are required to provide a letter of reference from the program director of the most recent training program.

Interviews are subject to invitation by the residency program. There is no guarantee that in meeting the application requirements, an applicant will receive an interview due to the large number of applications received and the limited number of available positions in the training program.

For your convenience, our Match number is: 1342120C0 or Accreditation Number: 1202621526

We wish you the best as you begin your interviewing and decision-making process. We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with you in meeting you informational needs. For questions regarding the program or interview process, please contact: