University of Minnesota/Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Program

Program Description

We train physicians in full-spectrum family medicine to deliver evidence-based care and improve quality of life in rural communities. The program emphasizes team-based primary care, with residents working in interdisciplinary teams that include physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, nurses, social workers, behavioral health specialists, and care coordinators. This collaborative approach enhances patient outcomes and builds the communication and leadership skills needed for rural practice. The curriculum also prioritizes pediatrics, obstetrics, and geriatrics. Residents gain pediatric experience at Masonic Children’s Hospital (inpatient and ED), with additional outpatient exposure throughout training. As a regional obstetric hub handling 350–380 deliveries annually, the program provides extensive hands-on OB experience. Training further includes geriatrics, long-term care, and palliative care through rotations in nursing homes, senior living centers, and hospice.

Community Setting

• Rural

Top 3 Program Strengths

• Direct Primary Care
• Hospital Medicine
• Women's Health

Primary Admitting Hospital

Fairview Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital

Length of Program

3 Years

Clinic Funding

No federal or government clinic funding

Positions

	PGY-1	PGY-2	PGY-3
Offered:	PGY-1: 2	PGY-2: 2	PGY-3: 2
Filled:	PGY-1: 2	PGY-2: NA	PGY-3: NA

Has Residential Organization

Yes

Required ICU Rotations

Two months

Required General Surgery Rotations

Less than two months

Required Maternity Rotations

Four months

Level of Pregnancy Care Training Provided

At least 20 deliveries for all residents; comprehensive pregnancy care with 80 or more deliveries for a few residents.

Required Pediatrics Rotations

Four months

Offers International Rotations

Yes

Half Day Table (years 1-n)

	PGY-1	PGY-2	PGY-3
Half days	PGY-1: 1	PGY-2: 3	PGY-3: 4

Hospital Trips Table (years 1-n)

	PGY-1	PGY-2	PGY-3
Call from home trips to hospital	PGY-1: None	PGY-2: > q28d	PGY-3: > q28d

Night Calls Table (years 1-n)

	PGY-1	PGY-2	PGY-3
Average In hospital night calls	PGY-1: > q28d	PGY-2: None	PGY-3: None
Night Float	PGY-1: Yes	PGY-2: No	PGY-3: No

Offers Rural Rotations

Yes

Primary Admitting Hospital

Fairview Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital

Total Hospital Beds

45

Full Time Doctor Faculty

2

Full Time Other Faculty

2

Total Rotation Hospitals

4

Total Admitting Hospitals

4

Total Family Practice Centers

2

Has Federally Qualified Rotations

No

Base Salary and Vacation Table (years 1-n)

	PGY-1	PGY-2	PGY-3
Salary	PGY-1: $71,862	PGY-2: $74,073	PGY-3: $76,589
Weeks of Vacation	PGY-1: 3	PGY-2: 3	PGY-3: 3

Benefits

• Funding for attending conferences
• Time off for conferences
• DEA license fee
• Disability Insurance
• Fitness Center
• Health Insurance
• Moving Allowance
• Liability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Meals
• AAFP Membership
• Parking
• Sick Leave / Personal Time

Offers Fellowship

No