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In 2022, family medicine had a total of 5,055 applicants and 4,916 spots. This equates to 1.03 applicants per position. Of the 1,500 U.S. MD seniors who applied, 32 did not match.
Family medicine residency programs ranked highly
ROCHESTER, Minn. ― Mayo Clinic Health System residency programs rank among the top 20 places to train to be a family physician, out of more than 750 programs nationally, according to Doximity’s 2023 Residency Navigator.
“It is our great pleasure and honor to announce that Mayo Clinic Health System’s Family Medicine Residency Programs have once again achieved high rankings in Minnesota, Wisconsin, the Midwest and the entire nation,” says Gregory M. Garrison, M.D., vice chair of education, Mayo Clinic. “For two consecutive years, we proudly hold four of the top five positions in the fiercely competitive Midwest region, and all five Mayo Family Medicine Programs rank in the top 20 programs nationwide. The unwavering commitment to medical education by our program directors, program coordinators, faculty and residents make this remarkable achievement possible.”
In Wisconsin, the Mayo Clinic Family Medicine Residency Program in La Crosse remains ranked No. 1 in the state, No. 1 in the Midwest and No. 8 overall in the U.S. Not to be outdone, the Mayo Clinic Family Medicine Residency Program in Eau Claire is ranked No. 2 in the state, No. 3 in the Midwest and No.12 in the U.S.
In Minnesota, the Mayo Clinic Family Medicine Residency Program in Mankato is listed No. 2 in the state, No. 5 in the Midwest and No. 15 nationally. Family Medicine Residency Program colleagues in Rochester also did exceptionally well. Rochester ranked No. 1 in the state, No. 2 in the Midwest and No. 9 in the nation.
In Florida, the residency program in Jacksonville ranked No. 1 in the state, No. 4 in the region and No. 20 in the nation.
Program rank is determined by three factors:
- Resident and recent alumni satisfaction
- Reputation among board-certified family medicine physicians
- Objective data, including research output
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How Competitive is a Family Medicine Residency? Updated for 2023
If you want a career practicing family medicine, here is how competitive the medical specialty is to match into for residency. Family medicine is the branch of medicine that involves the primary care of patients of all ages.
Statistics on the Family Medicine Match
In 2022, family medicine had a total of 5,055 applicants and 4,916 spots. This equates to 1.03 applicants per position. Of the 1,500 U.S. MD seniors who applied, 32 did not match.
| Total Positions | Total Number of Applicants | Number of Applicants per Position |
| 4,916 | 5,055 | 1.03 |
Osteopathic (DO) Students Matching into Family Medicine
In 2022, the total number of DO Senior Applicants was 1,407 . Of those, 1,345 matched, for a 95.59 % match percentage. This makes family medicine a Very Friendly field for osteopathic students.
| Total DO Applicants | Matched DO Applicants | DO Match Percentage |
| 1,407 | 1,345 | 95.59% |
International Medical Graduates (IMGs) Matching into Family Medicine
Because there are only 0.31 U.S. MD applicants per 1 program spot, family medicine is considered to be Very Friendly for IMGs students.
Honors, Research and Awards for Family Medicine Residency Candidates
The average matched U.S. applicant had 8.3 volunteer experiences and 3.6 work experiences. They had 2.4 research experiences and 4.1 abstracts, presentations and publications. That makes this specialty on where the number of publications needed is Low.
| Research Experiences | Abstracts, Presentations and Publications | Work Experiences | Volunteer Experiences |
| 2.4 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 8.3 |
Average Step 1 and Step 2 Scores for Family Medicine
The mean U.S. Step 1 score for matched medical students in family medicine was 225 . The mean USMLE Step 2 CK score was 241 .
Overall Competitiveness of Family Medicine Residency and Chances of Matching
The overall competitiveness level of family medicine is Low for a U.S. senior. With a Step 1 score of 200, the probability of matching is 95 %. With a Step 1 score of >240, the probability is 98 %.
How long is a residency in family medicine? What is the lifestyle like for a family medicine resident?
Compared to other residencies, family medicine has a Short training length. As far as lifestyle, physicians in family medicine generally have a Low stress lifestyle. Of course, lifestyle is very subjective and if you love what you do, it does not matter! And if you hate what you do, it can still be rough no matter what. In medicine, you should find the specialty that makes you enjoy your everyday interactions with patients, staff and colleagues.
What is the average salary for family medicine?
The average salary post-graduation from a family medicine residency is $234,000, provided one does not go on to sub-specialty training which can change the salary substantially. Academic versus private practice as well as location also play a large role in physician compensation.
What are fellowships one can do from a family medicine residency?
Following the successful completion of general family medicine residency, some physicians may choose to continue their graduate medical education with subspecialty training. Board-certified subspecialists complete additional training and qualifying examinations beyond those required for board certification in family medicine. Currently, the American Board of Family Medicine certifies FM physicians, who can specialize in the following:
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- Academic Fellowship
- Community Medicine Fellowship
- Geriatric Medicine Fellowship
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship
- Integrative Medicine Fellowship
- Reproductive Health Care and Advocacy Fellowship
- Sleep Medicine Fellowship
- Sports Medicine
- Pain Medicine
What are the best family medicine residencies in the country?
The best residency for family medicine, or any specialty, is very driven by personal preference and situation. How close you are to family, loved ones, the type of training environment, the opportunities available are all things to take into consideration above and beyond name recognition of a program. However, there are some highly regarded names in the world of family medicine including:
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- The University of New Mexico – UNM School of Medicine
- Oregon Health and Sciences University – School of Medicine
- University of Minnesota- Medical School Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
- University of Kansas- KU School of Medicine
- The University of South Carolina, Greenville – School of Medicine Greenville
- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
- The University of South Dakota – Sanford School of Medicine
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine
- University of Nevada – Reno School of Medicine
- East Carolina University – Brody School of Medicine
Much of the data above is available from the AAMC Charting the Outcomes report.
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