Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Altru Health System (Grand Forks) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Grand Forks, North Dakota, sponsored by Altru Health System Hospital.

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About Altru Health System (Grand Forks) Program

ACGME code
1203731229
Program director
Travis Waswick
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
599
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
50%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Altru Health System (Grand Forks) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Grand Forks, North Dakota, sponsored by Altru Health System Hospital. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 599 applications and invited about 16.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 50% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 45 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
16.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates42%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs46%

Demographics

  • Women29%
  • Men71%
  • White54%
  • Asian8%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native4%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Travis Waswick
Program coordinator
Kelsey Huttunen
Coordinator phone
(701) 780-6810
Program phone
(71) 780-6800
Sponsoring institution
Altru Health System Hospital

Altru Family Medicine Residency 725 Hamline Street Grand Forks, ND 58203 Open in Google Maps

Altru Health System (Grand Forks) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Altru Health System (Grand Forks) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Altru Health System (Grand Forks) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Altru Health System (Grand Forks) Program IMG-friendly?

About 50% of residents at Altru Health System (Grand Forks) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Altru Health System (Grand Forks) Program offer?

Altru Health System (Grand Forks) Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Altru Health System (Grand Forks) Program?

Altru Health System (Grand Forks) Program received 599 applications and interviewed about 16.7% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Altru Health System (Grand Forks) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Altru Health System (Grand Forks) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Altru Health System (Grand Forks) Program located?

Altru Health System (Grand Forks) Program is located at Altru Family Medicine Residency 725 Hamline Street Grand Forks, ND 58203. Its sponsoring institution is Altru Health System Hospital.

Who is the program director of Altru Health System (Grand Forks) Program?

The program director is Travis Waswick. The program coordinator, Kelsey Huttunen, is the usual contact for application questions.