University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences (Hettinger) Program
About This Program
The rural healthcare system at UND Hettinger's Program delivers an exciting opportunity to provide hands-on educational experience while extending frequent occasions to perform a variety of procedures as well as primary management for inpatient and outpatient cares for the patient.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Shannon J Sauter, MD
Univ of North Dakota Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Tammy K Roso
West River Health Services
Locations
Univ of North Dakota Sch of Med
Family Med and Health Sciences
701 E Rosser Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501
501 N Columbia Rd
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037
13123 E 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
701 E Rosser Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Jan 10, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 9, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.