85% of Incoming Medical Students are Minnesotans, Strengthening Health Care Across the State
85% of Incoming Medical Students are Minnesotans, Strengthening Health Care Across the State
The University of Minnesota Medical School is training our state’s future doctors close to home, with 85 percent of its incoming class across three campuses made up of Minnesotans.
This fall, the University of Minnesota Medical School welcomes one of its most Minnesota-rooted classes yet: 85% of incoming students across our three campuses are from Minnesota. That number underscores the Medical School’s deep connection to its home state and mission to train the next generation of physicians who will care for Minnesotans.
The 2025 incoming class is historic in several ways:
- St. Cloud’s first class: This year marks the launch of the CentraCare Regional Campus, which welcomed its inaugural class of medical students. Every single student in this first class is a Minnesotan, reflecting both the demand and commitment to educating doctors in greater Minnesota.
- Duluth four-year expansion: The Duluth Campus also welcomes its first class that will complete all four years of training in Duluth. Previously, Duluth students spent their first two years at the campus before moving elsewhere for clinical training. This expansion strengthens the pipeline of physicians who are committed to serving rural and Native communities in northern Minnesota.
- Twin Cities Campus: Alongside these historic milestones, the Twin Cities Campus (founded in 1888) continues to train the largest cohort of medical students, many of whom are Minnesotans themselves.
“These students represent the future of health care in Minnesota,” said Medical School Dean Dr. Jakub Tolar. “When the vast majority of our incoming class already calls this state home, it strengthens the likelihood they will stay to practice here. That means more doctors in our hospitals, clinics, and rural communities, and better access to care for all Minnesotans.”
This week, the Medical School will host White Coat ceremonies on all three campuses, officially welcoming each incoming class to the profession of medicine. These ceremonies mark the beginning of a journey that will shape the future of health care in Minnesota.