University of South Dakota School of Medicine Program
NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Sioux Falls, SD(Falls, SD Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
$66,000
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1804600001
- NRMP Code:
- 2805180C0STEP
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 31%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
www.usdgme.org/neurology
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$66,000
PGY-1
$67,500
PGY-2
$69,500
PGY-3
$74,000
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life 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
- 75(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $283K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $58K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 89K
- Median Age
- 45 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.22999999999999998
- Poverty Rate
- 20.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 10.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
75°F
Winter
45°F
Sunny Days
218 days
Precipitation
48"
Humidity
70%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.63
Restaurant Meal
12.36
Gas (per gallon)
$3.81
Gym Membership
46
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1804600001
- NRMP Code:
- 2805180C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Nessim Amin
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/20/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2026 - 12/23/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2805180C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Sanford USD Medical Center Sioux Falls
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Sanford USD Medical Center Sioux Falls
- Contact Person:
- Jaclyn Gross
- Contact Email:
- jaclyn.gross@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
- Paid Leave Days:
- 56
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 100.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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