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University of South Dakota Program

Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Sioux Falls, SD(Falls, SD Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
$66,000
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9994600230
NRMP Code:
2805999P0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
40

Contact Information

Sara Jeanne Ruter
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
250
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.8
Lecture/Conference Hours:
2/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
10
Faculty Ratio:
0.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

000
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
52%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We provide a solid foundation in general medicine in a supportive environment, while offering diverse elective rotations which will support adult learners in tailoring their training to their specific career goals. We train residents to work in teams to help them succeed in inter-professional healthcare environments. We model and encourage consideration of an appropriate work life balance through various activities.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$66,000
PGY-1
$60,300
PGY-2
$62,100
PGY-3
00

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
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Sioux Falls, SD
Metropolitan Area
Falls, SD Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West North Central
Metropolitan Population
890,342

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

Metropolitan Population
890,342
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

Nominal Salary
$66,000
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$88,000
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9994600230
NRMP Code:
2805999P0YOG
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
40
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Sara Jeanne Ruter
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/21/2026 - 11/1/2026
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
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:
245
Min Step 2 Score:
250

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2805999P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Sanford USD Medical Center Sioux Falls
Primary Teaching Site:
Sanford USD Medical Center Sioux Falls
Contact Person:
Megan Van Sloten
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
14

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
250
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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