MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (Mason City) Program

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Family Medicine Residency program in Mason City has been offering high-quality education since 1974. They have graduated over 188 residents, with more than 85% choosing to practice in rural areas. The program focuses on training residents to become full-scope family physicians through clinic and hospital experiences.

The application requirements include applying through ERAS, providing letters of recommendation, medical school transcripts, board scores (USMLE or COMLEX), and a personal statement. Eligible applicants should be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, recent medical school graduates, and fluent in English. Applicants must also have passed USMLE or COMLEX Step 2 by a specified date.

The program participates in the NRMP matching program and offers interviews to suitable candidates. The interview process includes interactions with faculty and residents, as well as exploring the clinic, hospital, and community. The program encourages early scheduling of interviews.

Residents at MercyOne North Iowa experience a strong camaraderie and teamwork atmosphere. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum with a focus on procedural skills, patient care, and elective opportunities aligned with residents' interests. The teaching service team handles inpatient care responsibilities.

The program provides a competitive salary, annual leave, continuing medical education allowance, insurance coverage, meals, housing options, professional memberships, health club membership, moonlighting opportunities, interview expense coverage, and more. Additionally, the curriculum emphasizes personal growth, knowledge acquisition, and professional competence.

The faculty members oversee various aspects of the residency program, including clinical practice, behavioral science, and pharmacy services. They work together to provide residents with a holistic educational experience.

MercyOne North Iowa's Family Medicine Residency program has a strong focus on training family physicians for rural communities, offering a supportive environment, robust curriculum, and comprehensive benefits package to residents.