Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
We provide the essentials of surgical training, academics, clinical volume, state-of-the-art medical technology, basic/clinical research. Primary goal is to produce well-rounded, competent surgeons, and allow residents adequate time with their families. Unique features of our program include a robotic surgery curriculum, research, level I trauma center, and a rural general surgery training tract. 70% of our graduates feel confident to go straight into practice following completion of residency.
Total Program Size
8
5
5
5
5
0
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
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
1539440C0
1539440P0
1539440C1
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
80
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
16
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
75
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
28
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Rural
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
21
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4403721379
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Stefan
Middle Name
W
Last Name
Johnson
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of North Dakota Sch of Med and Heal
Dept of Surgery SMHS Rm E280 Stop 9037
1301 N Columbia Rd
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-97.067174 47.932034)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Tonya
Last Name
Murphy
Address
Univ of North Dakota
Dept of Surgery SMHS Rm E280 Stop 9037
1301 N Columbia Rd
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-97.067174 47.932034)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
89.10
% IMG
1.10
% DO
9.70
% Female
33.50
% Male
66.40
Total Physician
18
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
50.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.30
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 3 | 1 | |
| Year | 3 | 1 | |
| Year | 3 | 1 | |
| Year | 1 | 1 | |
| 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 | $72,697 | 21 | 12 |
Total Positions
28
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Housing stipend
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
2
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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