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University of North Dakota Program

Psychiatry residency program in Fargo, North Dakota, sponsored by Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

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About University of North Dakota Program

ACGME code
4003721251
Program director
Lisa Schock
Location
Fargo, North Dakota
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
450
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
16%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of North Dakota Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Fargo, North Dakota, sponsored by Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 450 applications and invited about 14.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 16% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 54 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
14.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates68%
  • US DO graduates16%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs16%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men52%
  • White76%
  • Asian12%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%

Contact and location

Program director
Lisa Schock
Program coordinator
Teresa Klein
Coordinator phone
(701) 293-4101
Program phone
(701) 293-4113
Sponsoring institution
Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences

4820 23rd Ave S Suite 200 Fargo, ND 58104 Open in Google Maps

University of North Dakota Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of North Dakota Program sponsor visas?

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

Is University of North Dakota Program IMG-friendly?

About 16% of residents at University of North Dakota Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

University of North Dakota Program offers 6 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of North Dakota Program?

University of North Dakota Program received 450 applications and interviewed about 14.4% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of North 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 North Dakota Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is University of North Dakota Program located?

University of North Dakota Program is located at 4820 23rd Ave S Suite 200 Fargo, ND 58104. Its sponsoring institution is Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

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

The program director is Lisa Schock. The program coordinator, Teresa Klein, is the usual contact for application questions.