Applications
All applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and will be accepted through Dec. 31.
Application Requirements
- All applications must be submitted through ERAS and the NRMP. Applications submitted through any other channels will not be reviewed.
- USMLE or COMLEX transcript (three attempts maximum on each board exam)
- Three letters of recommendation from physicians familiar with the applicant's clinical knowledge and skills, with at least one family medicine letter. In addition, at least one must be a U.S. clinical supervisor
- Official transcript from all medical schools attended
- Personal Statement including the applicant's major reason for choosing Family Medicine as a career, what the applicant is looking for in this training program, and a description of his/her/they career goals
- Curriculum Vitae
- MSPE/Dean's Letter
Selection Criteria
- Eligibility for licensure in North Dakota
- This requires a maximum of 3 attempts per component of the USMLE
- No more than three attempts on any step of the USMLE or COMLEX exam
- International Medical Graduates must submit passing Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge scores before their applications will be scored
- Graduate of medical school 2020 or later
- U.S. clinical experience (minimum of six months)
- Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certification for international medical graduates - if applicable
- Citizenship, permanent residency, or ability to obtain a J-1 visa
- Excellent written and spoken English language communication skills
- A criminal background check before starting residency
Interviews
- All interviews will be conducted virtually via Zoom
- Eligible applicants will be contacted to schedule interviews starting October 2023. Invitations continue to be offered as applications are reviewed; some applicants are put on a wait list for cancellations
- We are unable to interview all applicants
- Interviews are required for admission to our program
- If you are invited to interview, you will be contacted first by our program coordinator to schedule your interview
Information Necessary to Apply
Minot
Program Name: University of North Dakota (Minot) Program
ACGME ID: 1203731230
Program #: 1539120C2 (Categorical)
Direct application questions to:
Karen.rude@UND.edu
701.858.6750
Rural Track
Program Name: Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences Rural Program
ACGME ID: 1203700682
rural-based (Categorical)
Direct application questions to:
ruraltrack@UND.edu
701.858.6749
701.858.6811 (Fax)