NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of South Dakota School of Medicine Program

Neurology residency program in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, sponsored by University of South Dakota School of Medicine.

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About University of South Dakota School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1804600001
Program director
Nessim Amin
Location
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
470
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
88.9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of South Dakota School of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, sponsored by University of South Dakota School of Medicine. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 470 applications and invited about 8.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 88.9% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • US clinical experience required

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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: interviewed7%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed22%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed5%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
8.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates11%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs33%
  • Non-US IMGs56%

Contact and location

Program director
Nessim Amin
Program coordinator
Jaclyn Brewinski
Coordinator phone
(605) 312-8489
Program phone
(605) 312-8500
Sponsoring institution
University of South Dakota School of Medicine

1210 W 18th St Suite 100 Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Open in Google Maps

University of South Dakota School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of South Dakota School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of South Dakota School of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of South Dakota School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 88.9% of residents at University of South Dakota School of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does University of South Dakota School of Medicine Program offer?

University of South Dakota School of Medicine Program offers 3 first-year Neurology positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of South Dakota School of Medicine Program?

University of South Dakota School of Medicine Program received 470 applications and interviewed about 8.7% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of South Dakota School of Medicine 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 South Dakota School of Medicine 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 University of South Dakota School of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent University of South Dakota School of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 7%.

Where is University of South Dakota School of Medicine Program located?

University of South Dakota School of Medicine Program is located at 1210 W 18th St Suite 100 Sioux Falls, SD 57104. Its sponsoring institution is University of South Dakota School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of South Dakota School of Medicine Program?

The program director is Nessim Amin. The program coordinator, Jaclyn Brewinski, is the usual contact for application questions.

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