Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Fargo, North Dakota, sponsored by Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
See how you matchAbout Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program
- ACGME code
- 2603700001
- Program director
- Bruce Piatt
- Location
- Fargo, North Dakota
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 3
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 210
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 15.7%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery 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 Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 210 applications and invited about 15.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Orthopaedic Surgery interview rate of 16.2%.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 65 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 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
- 3
- Interview rate
- 15.7%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates100%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women27%
- Men73%
- White93%
- Asian7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native7%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Bruce Piatt
- Program coordinator
- Shannon Simon
- Coordinator phone
- (701) 200-4618
- Program phone
- (701) 237-9712
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Sanford Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 1720 S University Dr. 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?
Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% 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 Orthopaedic Surgery 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 210 applications and interviewed about 15.7% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.
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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.
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 Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 1720 S University Dr. 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 Bruce Piatt. The program coordinator, Shannon Simon, is the usual contact for application questions.