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 as the first line provider. Residents will also perform a variety of procedures as well as primary management for inpatient, outpatient, ER, nursing home, and obstetric cares for the patients.
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
Kesha Bauer
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
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 4 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 or outside 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 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 occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 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.