University of South Dakota Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, sponsored by University of South Dakota School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout University of South Dakota Program
- ACGME code
- 9994600230
- Program director
- Sara Ruter
- Location
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Applicants
- 281
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 15.3%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
University of South Dakota Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, sponsored by University of South Dakota School of Medicine.
In the latest application cycle the program received 281 applications and invited about 15.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Transitional Year interview rate of 17.6%.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.
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
- Application deadline
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Interview rate
- 15.3%
- 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%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Sara Ruter
- Program coordinator
- Megan Van Sloten
- Coordinator phone
- (605) 357-1380
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of South Dakota School of Medicine
Sanford Sch of Med of The Univ of South Dakota 1400 West 22nd Street 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?
University of South Dakota Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.
How competitive is University of South Dakota Program?
University of South Dakota Program received 281 applications and interviewed about 15.3% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.
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 Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.
Where is University of South Dakota Program located?
University of South Dakota Program is located at Sanford Sch of Med of The Univ of South Dakota 1400 West 22nd Street 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 Sara Ruter. The program coordinator, Megan Van Sloten, is the usual contact for application questions.