Family Medicine
Total length of training for board eligibility:
3 years
Preliminary years required?
No
Major Sub-Specialties and length of Fellowship Training:
| Academic Family Medicine Adolescent Medicine Geriatrics (CAQ) Sports Medicine (CAQ) |
1 - 3 years 1 year 1 year 1 year |
A reasonably competitive candidate should have the following:
Honors in Basic Science: optimal
For selection, honors in basic science is: less important
USMLE Step 1 Boards: a passing score
For selection, the Step 1 score is: less important
USMLE Step 2 Boards: a passing score
For selection, the Step 2 score should be reported no later than: January
Research experience: optimal
Honors in specialty rotation: optimal
For selection, Honors in the specialty rotation is: less important
Honors in core clerkships: optimal
For selection, Honors in core clerkships is: less important
Election to AOA: is optional
For selection, membership in AOA is:less important
Other Selection Factors:
Interviews are very important. Academic performance is also important.Overall we are looking for well-rounded candidates.
Recommended courses:
Rural or Primary Care Clerkships, RPAP, UPAP
Specialty Societies:
American Academy of Family Physicians
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
North American Primary Care Research Group
Major Journals:
American Family Physician
Annals of Family Medicine
Journal of Family Practice
Family Medicine
Journal of the American Board of Family Practice
Be aware of the following:
Graduate training varies, somewhat, by region of the country. Therefore, students should consider training in the area they anticipate practicing in.
For further information about Family Medicine, please contact:
James Pacala, M.D., M.S. - DFMCH
Mailing Address: MMC 381 Mayo
420 Delaware Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Office Address: A682 Mayo
(612) 625-0954
The content editor for this page is Katrina McGill, kdmcgill@umn.edu, (612) 626-0163
