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Minnesota International Medical Graduates Residency Preparation Program – BRIIDGE

Sponsors
Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care, University of Minnesota
Deadlines
May 18, 2026
Purpose

This is a 9-month residency preparatory program for international medical graduates in Minnesota. Training consists of inpatient, outpatient, community, and classroom components designed to optimally prepare participants to succeed in residency programs.

Eligibility

The following requirements must be met in order to participate in the program:

  • Currently residing in the U.S. as a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Did not enter the United States on a J-1 or similar nonimmigrant visa following acceptance into a U.S. medical residency or fellowship program
  • MD degree or international equivalent
  • At least 2 years of documented Minnesota residency by May 20, 2024
  • ECFMG Certification
  • Passing score on USMLE Steps 1 and 2 within 3 attempts
Geographic coverage
Minnesota
Amount of funding

This is an educational opportunity.

Application process

A link to the online application portal is available on the program website.

Tagged as
Graduate medical education · Physicians · Population health · Minnesota

Organizations (2)

  • Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care, view details
  • University of Minnesota, view details



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