Testimonials

I chose the UND Internal Medicine Program because it felt like a place where I would be seen as an individual, not just another trainee. From the day I matched to my final day of residency, the people here truly cared and consistently supported my goals, my family, and my growth.

The UND IM program built the foundation I needed for my next step, Gastroenterology/Hepatology fellowship at the University of Minnesota. The program's emphasis on trainee growth pushed me to develop an active research portfolio and quality improvement work that will directly support my goal. Just as importantly, the mentorship, encouragement, and support I received gave me the confidence to pursue that path knowing I had people invested in my success from residency onward. In addition, the program gave me a strong foundation as a confident internal medicine physician.

Choosing UND for my residency program was solidified on interview day and confirmed at my second look for multiple reasons. It was evident the program had a clear vision for developing physicians personally and professionally through inpatient/outpatient clinical exposure and a leadership development curriculum. Sanford, being the only level I trauma center in North Dakota, created a unique experience for high-acuity and a wide variety of pathology that some may not expect. Furthermore, during my time at UND, I was encouraged to pursue leadership opportunities and passions adjacent to medicine, such as medical education (eg, simulation) and medical ethics. I felt the program leadership and administration's support throughout my time gave me the environment to create integral clinical and leadership skills to lead me to my fellowship of choice, Pulmonary Critical Care at Mayo Clinic.

My experience with the University of North Dakota Internal Medicine Residency Program was fantastic. Throughout residency, I felt supported in pursuing both my personal and professional goals. The program provided the clinical experiences I needed to feel prepared for a career as a hospitalist while also fostering the professional development and leadership skills needed for a future in academic medicine. I also formed truly special friendships with my co-residents and feel incredibly fortunate to have trained in such a supportive program alongside so many wonderful people.

With my time at the University of North Dakota, I have consistently positive feedback and strong recommendations about the program. I chose the UND Internal Medicine residency program because I am originally from the area and completed my medical schooling there. Rotating with this program demonstrated the value of a moderate-sized residency that offers a truly personalized educational experience. This individualized approach continued throughout my residency and remains a hallmark of the program.

I experienced full immersion and received exceptional, personalized mentorship, which has fostered lasting professional collaborations. The program’s flexibility in allowing residents to tailor their schedules and seize these opportunities has been instrumental in achieving successful fellowship placements for myself and my co-residents.

Overall, the program effectively prepares residents for the next phase of their careers, whether in clinical practice, hospital-based work, or advanced fellowship training. Additionally, the moderate size of the program fosters close-knit relationships among residents, creating a supportive environment that feels like family, while maintaining a collegiate relationship with faculty. This balanced community atmosphere significantly enhances the training experience.

I loved my time with the UND residency. I made so many memories with my co-residents along with obtaining a robust internal medicine education. I was continuously pushed to be a better physician and I feel well prepared for a future as a hospitalist/educator through my time with the residency. 

One of the best things about the UND IM residency is the ability to train residents with small class sizes in a large community health system with university support. This dynamic makes the UND IM residency a great blend of academic and community medicine. 

I'm very happy with my decision to complete residency at UND and live in the Fargo/Moorhead area. The small size of the program allows for your co-residents to become like a second family, and the attendings that we work with become great mentors throughout the years of training. We receive ample learning opportunities in the bread-and-butter cases of internal medicine while getting exposure to rare and interesting pathologies at a large tertiary care center. With the end of my residency training drawing near, I feel very prepared to take the next step as an attending after training at UND. 

The program leadership is incredibly responsive to resident feedback leading to positive changes in the program.

I like that the morning and evening commutes are non-existent for traffic jams. I like that there are numerous activities to find around the city of Fargo and Moorhead, Minn. (which is right across the river).

The camaraderie felt among residents during rotations. The program has an amazing community to work in and provides close contact with faculty who give meaningful and timely feedback.

Close-knit feeling amongst residents, attending physicians and staff. The program leadership is always available, personable and positive, and responsive to feedback.

Our program is resident driven and community oriented. Our curriculum provides a learning environment for both personal and professional growth. We have outstanding teachers who are willing to teach us the clinical understanding of the fundamental principles of medical practice and patient care.

I love everything about the program. This program has great teachers and there is a high level of camaraderie among the residents, which makes working here fun.