Residents

Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences

Medical School: Universitas Pelita Harapan Fakultas Kedokteran
Why Bismarck: The program is an unopposed program where each resident gets a great opportunity to learn in different departments. I also had an amazing experience during my interview day, and it was clear to me that the faculty members, staffs, and seniors are really friendly and dedicated to teaching.

Medical School: University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine
Why Bismarck: Growing up in Herreid, SD, just south of the North Dakota border, Bismarck was always the city we would go to run our errands for the month. I also spent my undergraduate here at the University of Mary, and so, I became very familiar with the area and the people here. I loved being here for my undergraduate studies and had great learning experiences at both hospitals while working towards my undergraduate degree in Respiratory Therapy. With an interest in rural medicine, I found this residency program to highlight the aspects of family medicine that I found to be truly important including increased time spent on the inpatient hospital service, months of OB and GYN with an option to spend additional time in those rotations on electives, and I liked how we have a dedicated faculty member in the pediatric, dermatology, and OB/GYN specialties that practice through our resident clinic and are available to follow and consult.

Medical School: Poznan University of Medical Sciences Center for Medical Education
Why Bismarck: The program is well organized and allows you to be exposed to all aspects of family medicine, in addition to providing electives to which you could further tailor your training. During my interview, although virtual, I felt a great sense of community amongst the faculty, residents, and staff. Everyone was very open and welcoming and it seemed clear that each faculty member was truly dedicated to teaching. Being in a smaller program, I am able to experience more personalized training and mentorship from faculty members and senior residents. As for the city, the people of Bismarck are very friendly, and it is a great place to live. Perfect for those who love that small-town vibe!

Medical School: Peking University Health Science Center
Why Bismarck: I was attracted by the learning structure of the program, which allows the resident to grow and develop their interest. During my interview, although it was virtual, the program tried its best to exhibit the whole picture with the effort of all the faculties and residents, providing a very positive vibe to me. Also, I was always looking forward to coming to a small town to complete my residency training, where everything is close and people are more friendly.

Medical School: University of Nicosia Medical School
Why Bismarck: Being unopposed, this program provides an all-encompassing curriculum with good exposure in the outpatient, inpatient and obstetric setting. Having multiple electives also provides the opportunity to gear your training towards your desired type of practice.

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why Bismarck: I chose Bismarck because I'm from here and love serving the community I grew up in. Bismarck also has an excellent inpatient and outpatient experience. During the interview I felt that the faculty were open to helping all their residents different interests and help them achieve their career goals.

Medical School: American International Medical University School of Medicine

Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Why Bismarck: Bismarck was my top choice for residency because I enjoyed the unopposed learning opportunities and I was familiar with the community and hospital systems from my experience as a medical student. The program goes to great lengths to ensure a wide variety of patient encounters and learning experiences, while also supporting the work/life balance of each resident. Bismarck is a terrific community that maintains the small-town feel, while still providing all the amenities one could ask for.

Medical School: Aureus University School of Medicine
Why Bismarck: What initially drew me to this program was how involved it is in community outreach – that really resonated with me. I also loved that it’s a smaller program, which gives you more room for personalized learning. When I visited Bismarck for my interview, everyone was so warm and welcoming. I felt comfortable right away, like I was already part of the team. The camaraderie between the faculty, staff, and residents was unmatched and when I spoke with the faculty, their passion for teaching really stood out. It just felt like the perfect place to grow. The city itself has such a calm, peaceful energy and the people are so friendly.

Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Medical School: Deccan College of Medical Sciences,
Hyderabad, India
Why Bismarck: A residency program that was unopposed, giving me the opportunity to gain exposure to a wide variety of things was appealing. With a plethora of activities and a charming small town feel, Bismarck was the ideal city for me.

Medical School: Shifa College of Medicine, Islamabad, Pakistan
Why Bismarck: I chose to attend UND CFM in Bismarck because of the unopposed learning opportunities, access to a vast patient population, and the abundance of learning experiences. Additionally, Bismarck is a charming city that offers the best of both worlds: the amenities of a larger city while maintaining a cozy, small-town atmosphere.