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Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program

Neurology 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
1803700001
Program director
Jau-Shin Lou
Location
Fargo, North Dakota
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
193
Latest cycle
Interview rate
27.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
50%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program is a community-based Neurology residency program in Fargo, North Dakota, sponsored by Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 193 applications and invited about 27.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 50% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed28%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed50%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed23%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
27.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs50%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White33%
  • Asian42%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%

Contact and location

Program director
Jau-Shin Lou
Program coordinator
Lisa Jorissen
Coordinator phone
(701) 417-5912
Program phone
(701) 417-5738
Sponsoring institution
Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Neurology Residency 2301 25th Street S Fargo, ND 58103 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?

Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

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

About 50% 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 Neurology program has 20% IMG residents.

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 3 first-year Neurology positions, and 3 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 193 applications and interviewed about 27.5% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program?

Applicants who sent Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 28%.

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 Neurology Residency 2301 25th Street S Fargo, ND 58103. 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 Jau-Shin Lou. The program coordinator, Lisa Jorissen, is the usual contact for application questions.

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