Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalCommunity-based university affiliated

University of South Dakota Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, sponsored by University of South Dakota School of Medicine.

About University of South Dakota Program

ACGME code
3004621333
Program director
Douglas Lynch
Location
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
260
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
11.1%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of South Dakota Program is a community-based university affiliated Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, sponsored by University of South Dakota School of Medicine. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 260 applications and invited about 7.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 11.1% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • Application deadline

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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: interviewed23%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed5%
Positions offered
2
Positions filled
2
Applications received
260
Interview rate
7.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
None
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates56%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs11%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Douglas Lynch
Program coordinator
Sarah Shin
Coordinator phone
(605) 357-1386
Program phone
(605) 333-1730
Sponsoring institution
University of South Dakota School of Medicine

1400 W 22nd St Sioux Falls, SD 57105 Open in Google Maps

University of South Dakota Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of South Dakota Program sponsor visas?

University of South Dakota 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 University of South Dakota Program IMG-friendly?

About 11.1% of residents at University of South Dakota Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents.

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

University of South Dakota Program offers 2 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of South Dakota Program?

University of South Dakota Program received 260 applications and interviewed about 7.7% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of South Dakota 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 Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

Do program signals help at University of South Dakota Program?

Applicants who sent University of South Dakota 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 Program located?

University of South Dakota Program is located at 1400 W 22nd St Sioux Falls, SD 57105. Its sponsoring institution is University of South Dakota School of Medicine.

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

The program director is Douglas Lynch. The program coordinator, Sarah Shin, is the usual contact for application questions.

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