Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program
PediatricsCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Fargo, ND(Fargo, ND Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#214
Specialty Rank
$66,839
PGY1 Salary
75.0%
IMG %
#214
Pediatrics Ranking
1st Percentile
Top 99% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3203700001
- NRMP Code:
- 1539320C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 80
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 13
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.4
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 7
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 7
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 44%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program is a community-based, university sponsored program located in the largest city in a rural state. Our Children's Hospital and Subspecialty clinics at our primary clinic site, Sanford Children's in Fargo serve kids from all over North Dakota, western Minnesota, and portions of northern South Dakota. Our residents care for kids with classic pediatric illnesses and injuries as well as tertiary care cases as the referral center for the region.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$66,839
PGY-1
$69,430
PGY-2
$72,120
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not 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:
- 3203700001
- NRMP Code:
- 1539320C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 80
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Christopher H Tiongson
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/4/2026 - 11/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 18
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1539320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Sanford Medical Center Fargo
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Sanford Medical Center Fargo
- Contact Person:
- Sarah Julsrud
- Contact Email:
- sarah.julsrud@und.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4
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
- IMG Percentage
- 75.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 25.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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