Web Address
https://med.und.edu/residency-programs/orthopedic-surgery/
Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Total Program Size
3
3
3
3
3
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1539260C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
30
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
65
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
60
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
40
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
8
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
2603700001
Beeper or Home Call
10
10
10
10
10
Program Director
First Name
Bruce
Middle Name
E
Last Name
Piatt
Degrees
MD
Address

Univ of North Dakota
Sanford Health Orthopedics and Sports Me
1720 University Dr S
Fargo, ND 58103-4940
United States

Phone
7012379712
Fax
7012370922
Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-96.797393 46.853174)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Sara
Last Name
King
Degrees
MS
Address

Univ of North Dakota
Orthopaedic Surgery Pgm
1720 University Dr S
Fargo, ND 58103
United States

Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-96.797393 46.853174)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
89.60
% IMG
0.00
% DO
10.40
% Female
34.30
% Male
65.70
Total Physician
31
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
6.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.10
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1 $63,106 21 12
Year 2 $65,379 21 12
Year 3 $67,734 21 12
Year 4 $70,171 21 12
Year 5 $75,312 21 12
Total Positions
15
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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