Why UMN

Explore the beauty (and fun!) of Minnesota

Hiking. Biking. Boating. Skiing. In every season, there's really no end to the fun activities that Minnesota has to offer. We're known for health and fitness, too. Minneapolis took fourth, and St. Paul took eighth place in the top 10 fittest cities in America. Our residents and fellows enjoy a wide range of activities and interests, from participating in marathons to mountain biking through hundreds of miles of park trails.


Minnesota is a top state to raise a family, for job seekers, and very affordable. Five of our residency programs are in the Twin Cities, while three are in Greater Minnesota. You will find that our Greater Minnesota residency programs, based in Duluth, St. Cloud, and Willmar, each offer its own unique sense of community with diverse populations, rural and urban practice environments, and local attractions. Trainees in our fellowship programs will learn in various clinical settings across campus and all over the Twin Cities, depending on the program.

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Learn all about our residency and fellowship programs

At the University of Minnesota, each of our family medicine residency programs and each of our fellowships has its own areas of specialization, yet all are united in one purpose: to deliver exceptional education.

You will learn to be an outstanding family physician as you pursue your chosen area of expertise. You will experience autonomy while also receiving just the right amount of guidance. You will find yourself part of a true family devoted to social justice, health equity, advocacy, and full-spectrum care excellence.

Which family medicine residency or fellowship program is right for you? Check out our videos and other resources to get a sense of each program's highlights.

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