University of North Dakota Program
SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Grand Forks, ND(Forks, ND Metropolitan Area Metro)
31
Positions
#197
Specialty Rank
$66,839
PGY1 Salary
14.3%
IMG %
#197
Surgery Ranking
45th Percentile
Top 55% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403721379
- NRMP Code:
- 1539440C1
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 31
- Interviews:
- 80
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 75
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 14
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 14
- Female Faculty:
- 50.00%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We provide the essentials of surgical training, academics, clinical volume, state-of-the-art medical technology, basic/clinical research. Primary goal is to produce well-rounded, competent surgeons, and allow residents adequate time with their families. Unique features of our program include a robotic surgery curriculum, research, level I trauma center, and a rural general surgery training tract. 70% of our graduates feel confident to go straight into practice following completion of residency.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$66,839
PGY-1
$69,430
PGY-2
$72,120
PGY-3
$75,190
PGY-4
$78,691
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 66(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $350K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $85K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 26.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 776,874
- Median Age
- 26 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.4
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
66°F
Winter
36°F
Sunny Days
296 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
51%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.46
Restaurant Meal
11.88
Gas (per gallon)
$3.66
Gym Membership
44
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403721379
- NRMP Code:
- 1539440C1
- Total Positions:
- 31
- Interviews:
- 80
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Stefan W Johnson
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/25/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 12/21/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1539440C0, 1539440P0, 1539440C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Sanford Medical Center Fargo
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Sanford Medical Center Fargo
- Contact Person:
- Tonya Murphy
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 9
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:9PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-4:5PGY-5:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 21
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 14.3%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 1st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 17.9%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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