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Rapid City Hospital Program

Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Rapid City, SD(Kansas City, SD Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#594
Specialty Rank
$76,700
PGY1 Salary
5.3%
IMG %
#594
Family Medicine Ranking
22nd Percentile
Top 78% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1204621547
NRMP Code:
1177120C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
94

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
23
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
10
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
37.5%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
3%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We train our residents to provide full spectrum primary care with a focus on rural communities. We have robust obstetric training, a busy inpatient service, and an established outpatient clinic. Residents are trained in minor surgical care, implantable contraception, and vasectomies. Our patients have access to the clinic's food pantry. Our hospital is nationally recognized as having the highest quality of care in the state, and our program prioritizes quality improvement.

Program Offers & Benefits

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

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • 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

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$76,700
PGY-1
$78,200
PGY-2
$80,200
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Rapid City, SD
Metropolitan Area
Kansas City, SD Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West North Central
Metropolitan Population
890,342

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
74(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$265K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.1K/mo
Median Household Income
$70K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
17.8%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
890,342
Median Age
54 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.26
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
10.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
74°F
Winter
44°F
Sunny Days
218 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
79%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.68
Restaurant Meal
12.48
Gas (per gallon)
$3.85
Gym Membership
46

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$76,700
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$103,649
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1204621547
NRMP Code:
1177120C0YOG
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
94
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Bobbie Marie Schneller
Program Website:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 12/14/2026
Interview Period:
10/12/2026 - 1/11/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1177120C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Rapid City Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Rapid City Hospital
Contact Person:
Anna Mortenson

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J1
IMG Percentage
5.3%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
1st percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
63.2%
DO Classification
HIGH

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