Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Rural Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Minot, ND(Minot, ND Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#379
Specialty Rank
$66,839
PGY1 Salary
83.3%
IMG %
#379
Family Medicine Ranking
51st Percentile
Top 49% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1203700682
- NRMP Code:
- 1539120C4YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 30
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 8
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 20%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 55%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 45%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The mission of the Center for Family Medicine is to train competent, caring physicians who will exemplify the ideals and values of family medicine, and who will provide the foundation of medical care for North Dakota communities. Resident physicians at the Center for Family Medicine receive training within a supportive learning environment that models clinical competence and fosters scholarly inquiry with knowledge, skills, & attitudes to demonstrate competence upon completion.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$66,839
PGY-1
$69,430
PGY-2
$72,120
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not 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
- 102(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $193K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $0.8K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $73K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 14.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 776,874
- Median Age
- 32 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.65
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
82°F
Winter
52°F
Sunny Days
296 days
Precipitation
50"
Humidity
57%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.27
Restaurant Meal
11.4
Gas (per gallon)
$3.52
Gym Membership
42
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1203700682
- NRMP Code:
- 1539120C4YOG
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 30
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Peter Joseph Sandroni
- Email:
- peter.sandroni@und.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/19/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1539120C4
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- CHI St Alexius Health-Williston Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- CHI St Alexius Health-Williston Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Karen Rude
- Contact Email:
- ruraltrack@med.und.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 209
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 83.3%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 98th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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