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Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program

Family Medicine residency program in Fargo, North Dakota, sponsored by Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

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About Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program

ACGME code
1203700683
Program director
Jennifer Brottlund
Location
Fargo, North Dakota
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
849
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
56%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Fargo, North Dakota, sponsored by Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 849 applications and invited about 8.5% 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 56% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

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
6
Interview rate
8.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates17%
  • US DO graduates28%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs50%

Demographics

  • Women39%
  • Men61%
  • White56%
  • Asian39%
  • Black or African American6%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native6%

Contact and location

Program director
Jennifer Brottlund
Program coordinator
Sadie Froseth
Coordinator phone
(701) 234-6049
Program phone
(701) 417-8877
Sponsoring institution
Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Sanford Health 4840 23rd Ave S Fargo, ND 58104 Open in Google Maps

Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program: frequently asked questions

Does Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program IMG-friendly?

About 56% of residents at Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences 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 Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program offer?

Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program?

Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program received 849 applications and interviewed about 8.5% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences 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 Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program located?

Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program is located at Sanford Health 4840 23rd Ave S Fargo, ND 58104. Its sponsoring institution is Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Who is the program director of Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program?

The program director is Jennifer Brottlund. The program coordinator, Sadie Froseth, is the usual contact for application questions.