University of South Dakota Program
PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Sioux Falls, SD(Falls, SD Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#134
Specialty Rank
$66,000
PGY1 Salary
73.3%
IMG %
#134
Pediatrics Ranking
38th Percentile
Top 62% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3204631424
- NRMP Code:
- 2805320C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 85
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 190
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 7 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 38
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 71.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 40%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program trains adaptable pediatricians for diverse careers-from subspecialty fellowships to rural or resource-limited general practice. Residents benefit from world-class research, quality improvement, career-tailored electives, and state-of-the art simulation, while providing outstanding care to underserved, rural, and suburban populations across a multi-state region. We offer close faculty mentorship, progressive autonomy, and a supportive, collaborative multi-disciplinary community.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- 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
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$66,000
PGY-1
$67,500
PGY-2
$69,500
PGY-3
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:
- 3204631424
- NRMP Code:
- 2805320C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 85
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jessica Renee White
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Interview Period:
- 10/26/2026 - 1/15/2027
- 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:
- 190
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 190
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2805320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Sanford USD Medical Center Sioux Falls
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Sanford USD Medical Center Sioux Falls
- Contact Person:
- Megan Quandt
- Contact Email:
- megan.quandt@sanfordhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 190
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 7 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 73.3%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 20th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 6.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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