Programs/Family Medicine/University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences (Hettinger) Program
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Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Bismarck, ND(Bismarck, ND Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#458
Specialty Rank
$64,000
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
#458
Family Medicine Ranking
40th Percentile
Top 60% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1203700681
- NRMP Code:
- 1539120C3YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 25
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- 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:
- 1.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 11
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 37.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 80%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The rural healthcare system at UND Hettinger's Program delivers an exciting opportunity to provide hands-on educational experience while extending frequent occasions to perform a variety of procedures as well as primary management for inpatient and outpatient cares for the patient.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal 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
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$64,000
PGY-1
$67,000
PGY-2
$70,000
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
- 84(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $346K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $36K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 27.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 776,874
- Median Age
- 54 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.62
- Poverty Rate
- 14.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
84°F
Winter
54°F
Sunny Days
296 days
Precipitation
47"
Humidity
79%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.73
Restaurant Meal
12.6
Gas (per gallon)
$3.89
Gym Membership
47
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1203700681
- NRMP Code:
- 1539120C3YOG
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 25
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Shannon J Sauter
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/21/2025 - 12/31/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/9/2027
- 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:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1539120C3
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- West River Health Regional Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- West River Health Regional Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Tammy K Roso
- Contact Email:
- tammy.roso@wrhs.com
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:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 8
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 100.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 63rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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