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.

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 2021 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.

All interviews will be conducted virtually via Zoom.
Eligible applicants will be contacted to schedule interviews starting October 2024. 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.

Program Name: University of North Dakota (Minot) Program
ACGME ID: 1203731230
Program #: 1539120C2 (Categorical)

Direct application questions to:

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)