University of North Dakota (Bismarck) Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Bismarck, ND(Bismarck, ND Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#211
Specialty Rank
$66,839
PGY1 Salary
61.5%
IMG %
#211
Family Medicine Ranking
73rd Percentile
Top 27% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1203721227
- NRMP Code:
- 1539120C1YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 55
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 8
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 75%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 80%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Located in the capitol of North Dakota with diverse culture of patients including providing care on the local Native American reservation, group home for patient after TBI, multi-disciplinary asthma clinic, care of local inmates in the jail and prison, and reproductive care within a Title X family planning clinic. We have the benefit of working in 2 different hospitals that are only 2 blocks apart from each other. This provides a well-rounded inpatient experience.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- 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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance: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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 81(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $308K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $38K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 23.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 372K
- Median Age
- 51 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.15
- Poverty Rate
- 6.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
81°F
Winter
51°F
Sunny Days
296 days
Precipitation
40"
Humidity
76%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.00
Restaurant Meal
13.32
Gas (per gallon)
$4.11
Gym Membership
49
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1203721227
- NRMP Code:
- 1539120C1YOG
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 55
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Shannon J Sauter
- Email:
- shannon.sauter@und.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/18/2026 - 2/4/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 2/28/2027
- 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:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
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:
- 1539120C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Contact Person:
- Kesha K Haugan
- Contact Email:
- kesha.k.haugan@und.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 61.5%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 76th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 7.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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