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Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program

Pediatrics 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
3203700001
Program director
Steffany Moen
Location
Fargo, North Dakota
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
612
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
90.9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program is a community-based Pediatrics residency program in Fargo, North Dakota, sponsored by Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 612 applications and invited about 11.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 90.9% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
11.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates9%
  • US IMGs18%
  • Non-US IMGs73%

Contact and location

Program director
Steffany Moen
Program coordinator
Sarah Julsrud
Coordinator phone
(701) 293-4193
Sponsoring institution
Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Sanford Medical Center Fargo 5225 23rd Ave S Fargo, ND 58104 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?

Yes. Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

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

About 90.9% 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 Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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 4 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 2 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 612 applications and interviewed about 11.8% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

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 Medical Center Fargo 5225 23rd Ave S Fargo, ND 58104. 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 Steffany Moen. The program coordinator, Sarah Julsrud, is the usual contact for application questions.

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