FAMILY MEDICINE

University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program

Fargo, North Dakota

ACGME ID1203700683
Program Code1539120C5
NRMP Code1539120C5

We will be offering the opportunity to obtain certification in Lifestyle Medicine as of the 2025-2026 year and will continue moving forward. We also

Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

6

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Interviews Last Year

55

Year 1 Seats

6

Interviews Last Year

55
46%

Interview Ratio

9.2

% US MD

16.7

% IMG

72.2
J-1 VisaAccepts
H-1B VisaAccepts
F-1 VisaNo
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Application Criteria

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USMLE Step 1 Required (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK Required (IMG)

Yes

Graduation Year Requirement

5

J-1 Visa

Yes

H-1B Visa

Yes

F-1 Visa

No

Min Letters of Recommendation

2

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

Chair Letter Required

Yes

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Clinical experience in the US or outside the US

Interviews Last Year

55

Interview to Seat Ratio

9.2

USMLE Requirements

Minimum USMLE requirements for IMG applicants

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Minimum USMLE Scores

Step 1
200
Step 2 CK
214

Compensation Trend

PGY-1
$66,839
PGY-2
$69,430
PGY-3
$72,120

Signal Data

Interview invite rates by applicant signal type

Step 2 CK (All Invited)

223-256

Silver Signal → Invite

18%

Gold Signal → Invite

7%

No Signal → Invite

100%

US IMG → Invite

5%

Non-US IMG → Invite

0%

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Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

6

Year 2 Size

6

Year 3 Size

6

Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Night Float

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Total Positions

18

Accredited Length

3

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.2

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

58

Contact Details

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Contact Person

Contact Phone

Contact Email

Program Director

Director Email

Program Participation & Visa Status

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Program Best Described As

Community-based university affiliated

Program Code

1539120C5

USMLE Step 1 (IMG Required)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG Required)

Yes

Year Of Graduation Limit

5

Visa Sponsorship

J-1 through ECFMG | H-1B

Characteristics

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Year 1 Program Size

6

Year 2 Program Size

6

Year 3 Program Size

6

% IMG Residents

72.2 %

% US MD Residents

16.7 %

% DO Residents

11.1 %

Accredited Length (yrs)

3 yrs

Total Positions

18

Total Physician Faculty

5

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.2

Night Float

Yes

Night Float (PGY-1)

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Compensation & Leaves

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Year 1 Compensation

66839

Year 2 Compensation

69430

Year 3 Compensation

72120

PGY-1 Vacation Days

21 days

PGY-2 Vacation Days

21 days

PGY-3 Vacation Days

21 days

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

58 hrs

Max Consecutive Hours (PGY-1)

24 hrs

Avg 24hr Off-Duty Periods/Week

1.5

Medical Insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Application Information

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Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Interviews Conducted Last Year

55

Min Letters of Recommendation

2

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

NRMP Codes

1539120C5

Interview Period (2025–26)

2025-10-27 to 2025-12-22

Start Dates

July

Chair Letter Required

Yes

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Grad Year Limit N/A

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Clinical experience in the US or outside the US

Contact Person

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Contact Person Name

Contact Person Phone

Contact Person Email

Contact Information

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Program Director Name

Director Degrees

Program Director Email ID

Web Address

Program Location

Teaching Site

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Primary Teaching Site

Sanford Medical Center Fargo

Sponsor Institution

University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Primary Institution

Sanford Medical Center Fargo

Participant Institutions

Sanford Medical Center Fargo

Annual Hospital Admissions

28557

Annual ED Visits

59974

Program Offerings

Benefits, perks, and curriculum offerings for residents

Additional Benefits

Free parkingOn-call meal allowancePlacement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Resident / Fellow Curriculum

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Residency Programs by Year

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PGY-1 Residents

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Caribbean 1

Akshay Gogna

American University of Antigua

Osbourn, Caribbean

USA 5

Adrianna Moum

Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine

Meridian, ID, USA

Brady Hoggarth

Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine

Meridian, ID, USA

Lawrence Piton

A.T Still University Kirskville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Kirksville, MO, USA

Lawrence Wilkerson

Midwestern University - Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine

Glendale, AZ, USA

Steffan Stroh

University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences

Grand Forks, ND, USA
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