University of North Dakota (Bismarck) Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Bismarck, North Dakota, sponsored by Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
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- ACGME code
- 1203721227
- Program director
- Shannon Sauter
- Location
- Bismarck, North Dakota
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 5
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 1,117
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 5%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 62%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of North Dakota (Bismarck) Program is a university Based Family Medicine residency program in Bismarck, North Dakota, sponsored by Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,117 applications and invited about 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 62% 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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 5
- Interview rate
- 5%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 1
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates31%
- US DO graduates8%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs62%
Demographics
- Women62%
- Men38%
- White38%
- Asian38%
- Hispanic or Latino8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Shannon Sauter
- Program coordinator
- Kesha Bauer
- Coordinator phone
- (701) 751-9506
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Center for Family Medicine 701 E. Rosser Avenue Bismarck, ND 58501 Open in Google Maps
University of North Dakota (Bismarck) Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of North Dakota (Bismarck) Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of North Dakota (Bismarck) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is University of North Dakota (Bismarck) Program IMG-friendly?
About 62% of residents at University of North Dakota (Bismarck) 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 University of North Dakota (Bismarck) Program offer?
University of North Dakota (Bismarck) Program offers 5 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of North Dakota (Bismarck) Program?
University of North Dakota (Bismarck) Program received 1,117 applications and interviewed about 5% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of North Dakota (Bismarck) Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of North Dakota (Bismarck) 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 University of North Dakota (Bismarck) Program located?
University of North Dakota (Bismarck) Program is located at Center for Family Medicine 701 E. Rosser Avenue Bismarck, ND 58501. Its sponsoring institution is Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Who is the program director of University of North Dakota (Bismarck) Program?
The program director is Shannon Sauter. The program coordinator, Kesha Bauer, is the usual contact for application questions.