Duluth Campus
Medical School
Duluth Campus
A New Chapter Begins: Welcoming the Inaugural Four-Year Medical Class to Duluth
This fall, we are delighted to welcome the class of 2029, our inaugural four-year cohort on the Duluth campus. With 53 years of success in the initial two years of medical education, we are now expanding our program. This achievement is a result of our commitment to the RPAP program and our enhanced regional healthcare collaborations.
Our Mission
The University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth campus was founded in 1972 with a mission to be a leader in educating physicians dedicated to family medicine, to serve the needs of rural Minnesota and Native American communities.
Leadership of the Regional Dean's Office
Kevin Diebel, PhD serves as the Regional Campus Dean, Duluth Campus.
Dr. Diebel is an outstanding and committed educator.
Our research mission centers on addressing critical health challenges facing rural, underserved, and Native American communities through multidisciplinary approaches spanning from molecular to community-based investigations. This work aligns with and supports the broader research objectives of the Medical School and includes specialized initiatives like those found at the Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team.
There are two main departments on the Duluth campus and over 130 faculty members. Our clinical faculty can be found throughout the state, and our on-campus faculty work primarily to educate undergraduate medical students and conduct research. We often interact with the Twin Cities campus remotely to continue engagement with the school's overall mission and goals.
Through standard coursework and specialized one-on-one clinical teaching experiences, our students are trained to deliver expert care for rural and Native American communities. After two years in Duluth, our students have a variety of options for completing their medical education, including the Rural Physician Associate Program or clerkships in Duluth, Minneapolis, or St. Paul.
Hassle is a word we don't really hear up in Duluth. Getting to campus couldn't be easier, with plenty of parking and housing options across the street. Our faculty and staff are more than approachable, they're friends and allies to the students who come here. The city is vibrant and fun, with a lot of history and some truly amazing food. The beauty of the North Shore can't be beaten, and for anyone who loves the outdoors, there's plenty to see and do near Duluth.