On March 24, 2025, the State of Minnesota, Bureau of Mediation Services, received a petition filed by the Committee of Interns and Residents, Long Island City, New York. With majority support confirmed through valid authorization cards, the Bureau of Mediation Services (BMS) certified the union as the exclusive representative of UMN GME residents/fellows on May 9, 2025.
On March 12, 2026, the following information was provided to applicants via email:
The language about the initial term was removed from paragraph 1.1 and only a start date is listed.
The program training length has been moved from paragraph 1.3 to 1.1.
The language about automatic annual renewal and reappointment in paragraph 1.3 has been changed to state continuation in the training program is contingent upon maintenance of satisfactory standing.