Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Laboratory Medicine and Pathology residency training program at the University of Minnesota Medical School is known for its dual commitment to clinical and anatomic pathology. It features a flexible curriculum that allows for customization based on individual interests, including community, academic, and research careers. This four-year program offers various tracks, including combined training in anatomic (AP) and clinical pathology (CP), or specialized pathways like neuropathology. For those focused on research, there's a specialized Physician-Scientist program aimed at integrating residency training with research opportunities. The residency emphasizes the importance of making successful academic progress towards independent practice.
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Program Details
Specialty
Pathology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program at the University of Minnesota Medical School does not explicitly state its IMG-friendliness regarding acceptance rates or specific eligibility criteria for International Medical Graduates (IMGs). However, it offers tailored residency tracks and has a program for research-intensive applicants through its Physician-Scientist program. This could imply a degree of flexibility and inclusivity for applicants with various backgrounds. The presence of applicants from both U.S. and international medical schools suggests that the program is open to a diverse candidate pool. Further, options for a post-residency research year indicate a supportive environment for further education and career development for all residents, including IMGs.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The residency program offers four years of combined anatomic and clinical pathology, four years of combined anatomic and neuropathology, and three years of anatomic or clinical pathology-only residency training.
Program Website
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Mayo Memorial Building, 420 Delaware Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Current Residents
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PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The department provides four years of combined anatomic and clinical, four years of combined anatomic and neuropathology, and three years of anatomic or clinical pathology-only, residency training to its physicians-in-training who continually make successful academic progress toward the independent practice of laboratory medicine and pathology.
Application
Application for the residency program at the University of Minnesota Medical School can be done through the website. Key components include: How to apply, training sites, rotations, observerships, research experience, post-residency positions, and current residents.
# of Locations
Residents work across various training sites for rotations and clinical practice placements related to their residency training.
Fellowship
Residents have opportunities to participate in a year of research post-residency if they have an excellent clinical record. They can engage in research across various fields, including cancer biology, immunology, neuroscience, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, and diabetes. The program specifically mentions a robust commitment to both clinical and anatomic pathology, which comes with multiple fellowship options in subspecialties following the residency training. Additionally, the program has fellowship opportunities affiliated with their specialized departments in pathology.
Resident Life
Overview
The Laboratory Medicine and Pathology residency training program at the University of Minnesota Medical School is distinctive in having a nationally recognized commitment to both clinical and anatomic pathology and the structural flexibility to customize training plans for community, academic, and research careers.
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# of Years of Program
The program typically spans four years for combined training, with specific tracks available for different career goals.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The department offers research opportunities, customizing training plans, and a Physician-Scientist program for research-intensive applicants.
PGY-1 Salary
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