University of South Dakota Program
Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Sioux Falls, SD(Falls, SD Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
$66,000
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9994600230
- NRMP Code:
- 2805999P0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 250
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.8
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 2/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- 000
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 52%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We provide a solid foundation in general medicine in a supportive environment, while offering diverse elective rotations which will support adult learners in tailoring their training to their specific career goals. We train residents to work in teams to help them succeed in inter-professional healthcare environments. We model and encourage consideration of an appropriate work life balance through various activities.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$66,000
PGY-1
$60,300
PGY-2
$62,100
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
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
- 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
- Metropolitan Population
- 890,342
- 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:
- 9994600230
- NRMP Code:
- 2805999P0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Sara Jeanne Ruter
- Email:
- Sara.Ruter@usd.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/21/2026 - 11/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 245
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 250
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:
- 2805999P0
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 Van Sloten
- Contact Email:
- megan.vansloten@usd.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 14
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 250
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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