Rural Health is National Health

University of Minnesota/Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Rural Family Medicine Residency

Grand Rapids
MN
Rural Track Program
Family Medicine

Nestled along the scenic shores of the Mississippi River, Grand Rapids, Minnesota, home to Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital, warmly welcomes future residents. Our rural community offers an exceptional quality of life—surrounded by pristine lakes, expansive forests, and abundant wildlife. Whether you enjoy boating, hiking, biking, skiing, hunting, fishing or simply relaxing in nature, Grand Rapids delivers year-round outdoor adventure. The town also offers a rich cultural scene with live music, art exhibits, and a full calendar of community events that bring residents and visitors together.

At Grand Itasca, our Family Medicine faculty brings decades of experience across emergency medicine, obstetrics, inpatient and outpatient care, and healthcare leadership. We’re passionate about rural medicine and committed to training the next generation of full-scope family physicians. Our residency program provides immersive, hands-on experience designed to prepare doctors to succeed—and lead—in resource-limited rural settings.

Join a community that values connection, excellence, and purpose-driven care. Your future in family medicine starts here.

Program Contact

Lori Kent
lorette.kent@fairview.org
218-999-1144

Program Director

Tim Pehl, MD

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