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Applications

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology accepts 9 residents at the PGY 1 level. All participants must apply through the Residency CAS System and register with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

University of Minnesota OBGYN senior electives are not required for application and do not guarantee an interview. Students interested in senior elective opportunities within the department should direct their inquiries to Heidi Fods, Medical Student Coordinator, at fods0008@umn.edu.

The deadline for applying to University of Minnesota's OBGYN Residency Program is September 25th, 2024. Per CREOG and APGO guidelines, our program's initial release of interview offers is October 29th, 2024, followed by rolling offers depending on interviewee responses. All applications will receive a final status (interview, reject, waitlist) no later than November 27th, 2024. More information about the APGO/CREOG guidelines is available through ACOG. 

Interviews

Our typical virtual interview day will begin at 8:00 a.m. CST and usually ends no later than 2:00 p.m. CST. During this time, applicants will interview with selected faculty and/or chief residents.

In addition, our residents will host an informal, virtual get together before or after each interview day, which gives the applicant an opportunity to socialize with current residents in our program. 

2024 Interview Dates

  • Monday, November 11th, 2024
  • Monday, November 18th, 2024
  • Monday, November 25th, 2024
  • Monday, December 2nd, 2024

We prioritize equitable experiences for all applicants. Interviews will be entirely virtual and we will not offer program-sponsored open houses. We are grateful to you for your interest in the University of Minnesota's Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health Residency Program. Please note our program does not participate in any post match communication. View the NRMP Match Communication Code of Conduct.

Criteria for Granting an Interview

US Medical Graduates
  • Completed Residency CAS application
  • Minimum of three letters of support from medical school faculty, one letter should be in the SLOE letter format
    • Letter from the Department Chair is not required
  • USMLE Step 1 (and Step 2 if available), no minimum score required
    • We will accept COMLEX scores in lieu of Step 1 or Step 2
  • Personal Statement
  • ACGME Accredited Medical School transcript
    • All scores must be passing
  • Maximum of 1 year out of medical school
International Medical Graduates
  • Completed Residency CAS application
  • Minimum of three letters of support from medical school faculty
  • USMLE Step 1 (and Step 2 if available), no minimum score required
    • We will accept COMLEX scores in lieu of Step 1 or Step 2
  • Personal Statement
  • All passing scores on medical school transcript
  • Minimum of six month of US clinical experience or US residency (volunteer experience/observership do not count)
  • Less than 5 years out of medical school (except with US experience)
  • ECFMG certified
  • Holds a J1 visa (our medical school does not sponsor H-1 visas)