University of South Dakota School of Medicine Program
SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Sioux Falls, SD(Falls, SD Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#246
Specialty Rank
$66,000
PGY1 Salary
11.1%
IMG %
#246
Surgery Ranking
32nd Percentile
Top 68% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404600001
- NRMP Code:
- 2805440C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 48
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 75
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 15
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 15
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The USDSSOM General Surgery Residency Program exclusively focuses on training community-based (rural) general surgeons, where residents gain early operative experience as interns. All graduating chiefs have met and exceeded the minimum requirements in all subspecialty surgical procedures. All subspecialty rotations are based at the primary teaching institution. Rural surgical rotation in PGY2&3 and VA rotation in PGY1. Robust didactics. International rotation option for seniors.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$66,000
PGY-1
$67,500
PGY-2
$69,500
PGY-3
$74,000
PGY-4
$77,000
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully 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
- 75(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $283K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $58K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 89K
- Median Age
- 45 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.22999999999999998
- Poverty Rate
- 20.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 10.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
75°F
Winter
45°F
Sunny Days
218 days
Precipitation
48"
Humidity
70%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.63
Restaurant Meal
12.36
Gas (per gallon)
$3.81
Gym Membership
46
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404600001
- NRMP Code:
- 2805440C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 48
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Thavam C Thambi-Pillai
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/7/2026 - 9/25/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/16/2026 - 12/18/2026
- 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:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
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:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2805440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Sanford USD Medical Center Sioux Falls
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Sanford USD Medical Center Sioux Falls
- Contact Person:
- Margie Schade
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 11.1%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 5.6%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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