University of North Dakota Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Fargo, ND(Map, ND Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#202
Specialty Rank
$66,839
PGY1 Salary
41.7%
IMG %
#202
Internal Medicine Ranking
65th Percentile
Top 35% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1403721326
- NRMP Code:
- 1539140C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 68
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 6
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 40%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are a university-sponsored, community-based program based out of Sanford Health in Fargo, ND. As a regional referral center and Level I trauma center, Sanford provides exposure to diverse clinical experiences and complex pathologies. Our small size fosters close relationships, strong camaraderie, and collaboration with peers and faculty from multiple residencies and fellowships. Residents enjoy a well-balanced curriculum, excellent employee benefits, and a supportive learning environment.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- 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
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
- 66(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $350K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $85K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 26.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 776,874
- Median Age
- 26 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.4
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
66°F
Winter
36°F
Sunny Days
296 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
51%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.46
Restaurant Meal
11.88
Gas (per gallon)
$3.66
Gym Membership
44
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1403721326
- NRMP Code:
- 1539140C0
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 68
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jennifer Raum
- Email:
- intmed@med.und.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/28/2026 - 11/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2025 - 1/15/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 4
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1539140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Sanford Medical Center Fargo
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Sanford Medical Center Fargo
- Contact Person:
- Carla Beach
- Contact Email:
- intmed@med.und.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 41.7%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 37th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 25.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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