How to Apply

Application Process

Applicants apply to both the Internal Medicine categorical program and Physician-Scientist Training Program Pathway through ERAS. Candidates are initially reviewed by Internal Medicine, and asked for their research and fellowship interests by the PSTP coordinator. Candidates are then reviewed by PSTP and the relevant fellowship program directors and may be invited to a special two-day interview that includes categorical interviews plus meetings with PSTP and fellowship directors, research faculty, and current trainees. All interviews and meetings are virtual.

Interviews will begin after November 1; specific dates will depend on the fellowship desired and will be arranged through the PSTP Administrator.

The application deadline is December 15.

Current University of Minnesota Internal Medicine interns are also welcome to apply to PSTP and should contact the PSTP Administrator to formally express interest.

Required Documents for ERAS

Requirements

In addition to the standard Residency requirements listed below; candidates will be asked to submit a brief survey to indicate their research and fellowship interests.

  • Dean’s Letter
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Medical School transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • USMLE Step 1, and Step 2 if available (no minimum score required)
  • ECFMG Certificate, if applicable

The Medical School seeks to attain a diverse learning environment through the recruitment of students who are underrepresented in medicine and may also be underrepresented in Minnesota.

Please contact the PSTP Administrator for more information.

Program Content

Combined Residency and Fellowship Program

PSTP training is individualized to match personal career plans. The University's collaborative approach to research, exemplified by the interdisciplinary Biomedical Discovery District, provides a broad variety of scientific opportunities in advanced labs both within and outside of the Medical School.

The University's Internal Medicine residency program provides training within a diverse patient population across three dedicated teaching hospitals. PSTP trainees are encouraged to short-track clinical training, completing residency in two years through effective Internal Medicine scheduling and support.

After short-track (2-year) or standard (3-year) residency, fellowship combining in-depth research and clinical training is available in any of these subspecialties:

  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism
  • Gastroenterology
  • Hematology, Medical Oncology & Transplantation
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pulmonary & Critical Care
  • Nephrology & Hypertension
  • Rheumatology

Many fellowships support training-grant associated career development programs.

An advanced degree may be obtained in one of the University's outstanding graduate programs in the Medical School, College of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Engineering, or School of Public Health

Eligibility

Eligibility

PSTP is open to applicants to the University of Minnesota's Internal Medicine residency program, or current residents in their first year of training. Successful candidates have a demonstrated desire to pursue an investigative career. Applicants may already have an advanced research degree (MS, MPH, PhD), or substantive research experience as an undergraduate or medical student.

The Medical School seeks to attain a diverse learning environment through the recruitment of students who are underrepresented in medicine and may also be underrepresented in Minnesota.

Candidates approved by residency, PSTP and intended subspecialty fellowship program directors are invited to two-day combined residency/fellowship interviews.