Thoracic Surgery - Independent Residency Program
University of MinnesotaUniversity of Minnesota is an ACGME-accredited university-based Thoracic surgery - independent residency program in Minneapolis, MN. It has 2 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 5 residents in training. It reports 50% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $82,649. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.
Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.
Overview
3 years · Last ACGME review 2024
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Match data pending
Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.
Training tracks
Hospitalist
OtherAcademic or clinician educator
OtherResidents
Cohort composition
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Resident roster
Resident roster — data pending
Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.
Schedule & Culture
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
Hospital quality data not yet linked for this program.
Clinical sites
Minneapolis VA Healthcare System
University of Minnesota Medical Center
Abbott-Northwestern Hospital/Allina Health System
Fairview Southdale Hospital
Location
Rental market & livability
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Livability
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People
Leadership
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is University of Minnesota located?
- University of Minnesota is located in Minneapolis, MN.
- What type of program is University of Minnesota?
- University of Minnesota is a university-based residency program.
- Is University of Minnesota ACGME-accredited?
- Yes — University of Minnesota holds continued ACGME accreditation.
- How many residents are at University of Minnesota?
- University of Minnesota has approximately 5 residents in training.
- Does University of Minnesota accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
- Yes — 50% of University of Minnesota's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- Does University of Minnesota sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
- University of Minnesota reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
- What USMLE Step 2 CK score does University of Minnesota require?
- University of Minnesota does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- What is the resident salary at University of Minnesota?
- University of Minnesota reports a PGY-1 salary of $82,649. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- How do I apply to University of Minnesota?
- US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save University of Minnesota to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
- Does University of Minnesota have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
- Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Thoracic surgery - independent residency program positions as they appear.