How to Apply
Join a Program Where You'll Be Known, Challenged, and Supported
Thank you for your interest in the University of North Dakota Internal Medicine Residency Program in Fargo, ND. We recognize that choosing a residency is one of the most important decisions in your medical career, and we appreciate your interest in learning more about our program.
Through a holistic review process, we seek residents who are intellectually curious, collaborative, compassionate, and committed to providing exceptional patient care, and who will thrive in our close-knit learning environment.
Application at a Glance
Positions Available
- 8 Categorical Internal Medicine positions annually
Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 sponsorship available
- H-1B sponsorship considered on a case-by-case basis
Application Platform
- Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
Match
- National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Application Deadline
- November 1st
Interview Format
- Applicants may choose either an in-person or virtual interview
Interview Invitations
- The majority of interview invitations will be released by October 15th
Interview Season
- Early November through Mid-December
Application Requirements & Eligibility
Applicants must submit a completed ERAS application, including:
- Medical School Transcript
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
- Personal Statement
- Curriculum Vitae
- USMLE and/or COMLEX Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation (minimum of 2; maximum of 4)
- One clinical letter from an Internal Medicine physician or Internal Medicine subspecialty faculty member
- One additional clinical letter from a physician familiar with your clinical performance
- Applicants are welcome to submit an Internal Medicine Structured Evaluative Letter (IM SEL), if available.
Additional Considerations:
- Applications are reviewed holistically once all required materials have been received.
- Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK or COMLEX Level 1 and Level 2 before beginning residency.
- Graduation from medical school within the past three years is preferred. Applicants should also have been actively engaged in medical school, graduate education, residency training, or clinical practice within the past three years.
- Applicants requiring ECFMG certification for North Dakota medical licensure must obtain certification by February 15.
- U.S. clinical experience or formal graduate/professional education is strongly preferred but not required.
- We sponsor J-1 visas. H-1B visas are considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking H-1B sponsorship must successfully complete USMLE Step 3 by March 31st.
Program Signaling
Our program participates in ERAS Program Signaling. Program signals help identify applicants with a strong interest in our program and are an important component of our holistic application review.
Interview Process
Applicants invited to interview may choose either a virtual or in-person interview. Interview format does not influence how applicants are evaluated or ranked.
The interview day provides opportunities to meet program leadership, faculty, chief residents, and current residents, ask questions, and gain a better understanding of our educational philosophy, training environment, and resident culture.
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