Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program
NeurologyUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Fargo, ND(Fargo, ND Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
$66,839
PGY1 Salary
41.7%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1803700001
- NRMP Code:
- 1539180C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 36
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- 000
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
8 weeks
Salary Progression
$66,839
PGY-1
$69,430
PGY-2
$72,120
PGY-3
$75,190
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully 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
- 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
- Population
- 484K
- 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:
- 1803700001
- NRMP Code:
- 1539180C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 36
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jau-Shin Lou
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/5/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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:
- 1539180C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Sanford Medical Center Fargo
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Sanford Medical Center Fargo
- Contact Person:
- Lisa J Jorissen
- Contact Email:
- lisa.jorissen@sanfordhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 41.7%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 8.3%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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