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Family Medicine Residency Program

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
Jefferson City, MO
Continued AccreditationACGME #1202800709J1J-1

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine residency program in Jefferson City, MO. It has 3 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 10 residents in training. It reports 30% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $63,302. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

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Overview

Positions / year
3
10 residents · 10 approved
PGY-1 salary
$63.3k
IMG percentage
30%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
1994120C1

Accredited since 2017 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2019

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
2
Reference letters needed
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS
Main match

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
1994120C1
NRMP identifier
Match status
Active
SOAP eligible
Yes
via ERAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via ERAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “University Hosps-Columbia-MO”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

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Training tracks

Primary care

Primary Care

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
30%
x
US MD
0%
x
DO
70%
x
Women
40%
x

Verified Jun 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

Hours / week
65
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
24
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
5
Protected didactic / week
Night float
Yes
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
0.3
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
2
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Smoke-free workplace.

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

Capital Region Medical Center, MU Health Care’s Jefferson City hospital, is a 100-bed facility that offers a full range of care, from obstetrics and orthopaedics to advanced cardiac and oncology services. The hospital also includes the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center, one of the few accredited, hospital-based rehabilitation centers in the state. MU Health Care spans mid-Missouri and offers care in over 80 specialties, including more than 25 pediatric specialties. Other Jefferson City locations include Goldschmidt Cancer Center, Goldschmidt Surgery Center, Sam B. Cook Healthplex and multiple urgent care, primary care and specialty clinics.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds
114
Community size
Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
5,118
ED visits
29,757
Inpatient surgeries
1,067
Outpatient surgeries
4,599
Births
613
Daily census
57
Full-time staff
1,141

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: Capital Region Medical Center · Jefferson City, MO

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Capital Region Medical Center

Primary
Jefferson City, MO114 beds

University of Missouri Healthcare

Columbia, MO595 beds

Location

Purchasing power

~$4,452/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~10.9% of pay
Take-home$4,452/mo
Rent (1BR)$575/mo
State tax$248/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $63,302 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 4.7% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

County figures for Cole County, Missouri (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
4.7%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$73,273
−$5k vs US median
Avg Commute
18 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Morgan J Schiermeier, MD

Program Director

Program Director

Charlie Dowell

Residency Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine located?
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine is located in Jefferson City, MO.
Is University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
Yes — University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine?
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine has approximately 10 residents in training.
How much is rent near University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine?
Median rent near Jefferson City, MO is ~$575/month for a 1BR and ~$830/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 30% of University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine'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 Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine 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 Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine require?
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine 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 Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine?
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $63,302. 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 Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine?
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 Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine 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 Family Medicine residency program positions as they appear.