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
Selection Criteria
- 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
Interviews
- 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.
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
800.841.7321, ext. 6750
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
800.841.7321, ext. 6750
701.858.6749