University of Missouri-Columbia Program

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Columbia, MOLast Updated: 4/29/2026

About This Program

We have a long tradition of producing excellent family physicians. Nationally recognized faculty; diverse clinics; rural and underserved populations. Columbia is a vibrant college town between Kansas City and St Louis with short-commute and high quality of life.

Program Length

3 Years

First Year Positions

16 Positions

Application Deadline

Avg Work Hours

60 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$63K-$68K

28 Vacation Days
-- Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Erika Nolph Ringdahl, MD
Univ of Missouri Hosps and Clinics

resident@health.missouri.edu
(573) 882-9099

Primary Program Contact

Maeghan Gonzagowski
Univ of Missouri Hosps and Clinics

resident@health.missouri.edu
(573) 884-2912
Program Website

Survey Received: 7/2/2025

Program ID: 1202811182

Locations

Univ of Missouri Hosps and Clinics
MA303 Med Sciences Bldg DCO3200
1 Hospital Dr
Columbia, MO 65212

Sponsor Location

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

One Hospital Dr
Columbia, MO 65212

Participant Locations

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

University of Missouri Healthcare

One Hospital Dr
Columbia, MO 65212

Callaway Community Hospital

10 Hospital Dr
Fulton, MO 65251-2510

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Interviews Conducted Last Year

128 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

8:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

Code: --

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
San Francisco Match
Military Match
SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

Maximum

Required Letter Writers

Data not provided by program

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).

Gap Experience Requirement

Data not provided by program

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty/Resident Ratio

1.1:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

55.8%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (52)

Non-Physicians (1)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

60 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

16 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.70

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Yes

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

Year 2 - N/A

NGO

Year 3 - N/A

NGO

NA = Not Applicable

NGO = Negotiable

OTH = Other

Visa Status

This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s16

PGY-2s16

PGY-3s14

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

30%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

20%

Employment Policies & Benefits

iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Yes

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

International experience/global health

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Hospice/home care experience

Yes

Research rotation

Optional

Not Offered

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Primary care track

Yes

Hospitalist track

Yes

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Yes

Rural track

Yes

Women's health track

Yes

Academic or clinician educator track

Yes

Another track

Yes

Not Offered

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Yes

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Major medical for domestic partners
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Group life insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Salary Compensation

$63K-$68K

PGY-1 through PGY-3

PGY-1

$63,302

PGY-2

$65,683

PGY-3

$67,902

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 28 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days28

Sick Days--

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

42 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

Quality of Life Information*

Columbia, MO

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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