MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
The MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Internal Medicine residency in Mason City, IA is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Internal medicine residency at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, IA, with six residents per year, a resident-run 18-bed critical care unit and an annual residency retreat.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Six residents per year in a small, close-knit program; the curriculum runs in four-week blocks for a total of 13 blocks.
- Second- and third-year residents get 22 weeks of electives and 12 weeks in the resident-run ICU.
- Didactics include hands-on procedural training, journal clubs, guest lectures and resident- and faculty-led Grand Rounds.
- Benefits include 21 working days off, a $1,400 transition allowance, paid Iowa license and DEA, a YMCA family membership, laptop, lab coats and scrubs, and one night of lodging for interviews.
- Applications go through ERAS; visa applicants need to have graduated from a US medical school or completed an observership on the Internal Medicine Teaching Service.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Matthew Hardee, DO
- Program coordinator
- Alanda Holien, BS, RN
- Associate Program Director
- Dominick Myers, MD
- Address
- 1000 4th St. SW, Mason City, IA 50401
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Internal Medicine residency training
Internal Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years.
Graduates go on to general internal medicine, hospital medicine or fellowship training such as cardiology, gastroenterology, or critical care.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Internal Medicine residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Internal Medicine residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Internal Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Internal Medicine residency offer?
The directory records 6 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Internal Medicine residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.