University of North Dakota Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Fargo, North Dakota, sponsored by Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
See how you matchAbout University of North Dakota Program
- ACGME code
- 9993700086
- Program director
- Neville Alberto
- Location
- Fargo, North Dakota
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Applicants
- 269
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 19.3%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 25%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of North Dakota Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Fargo, North Dakota, sponsored by Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
In the latest application cycle the program received 269 applications and invited about 19.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Transitional Year interview rate of 17.6%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 25% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and research tracks.
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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Interview rate
- 19.3%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates75%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs13%
- Non-US IMGs13%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Neville Alberto
- Program coordinator
- Kristen Bankers
- Coordinator phone
- (701) 417-1334
- Program phone
- (701) 417-1339
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Sanford Medical Center Fargo Medical Education Route 4424 5225 23rd Ave S 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 25% of residents at University of North Dakota Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How competitive is University of North Dakota Program?
University of North Dakota Program received 269 applications and interviewed about 19.3% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.
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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.
Where is University of North Dakota Program located?
University of North Dakota Program is located at Sanford Medical Center Fargo Medical Education Route 4424 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 University of North Dakota Program?
The program director is Neville Alberto. The program coordinator, Kristen Bankers, is the usual contact for application questions.