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 though any other channels will not be reviewed.
USMLE or COMLEX transcript (one attempt maximum on each board exam)
Three or four 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 or her career goals
Curriculum Vitae
MSPE/Dean's Letter

Eligibility for licensure in North Dakota
- This requires passage of all components of the USMLE within a seven-year time span, from first attempt of USMLE through successful completion of Step 3.
No more than one attempt on any step of the USMLE or COMLEX exam, Clinical Skills must be passed on first attempt.
- International medical graduates must submit passing Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge scores before their applications will be scored.
Graduate of medical school 2017 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 via Zoom.
Eligible applicants will be contacted to schedule interviews starting October 2020. Invitations continue to be offered as applications are reviewed, and 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:

Karen.rude@UND.edu
800.841.7321, ext. 6750
701.858.6750

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
800.841.7321, ext. 6750
701.858.6749