University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Rural Program
About This Program
The mission of the Center for Family Medicine is to train competent, caring physicians who will exemplify the ideals and values of family medicine, and who will provide the foundation of medical care for North Dakota communities. Resident physicians at the Center for Family Medicine receive training within a supportive learning environment that models clinical competence and fosters scholarly inquiry with knowledge, skills, & attitudes to demonstrate competence upon completion.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Peter Joseph Sandroni, MD
UND Sch of Med & Health Sciences
Primary Program Contact
Karen Rude
UND Sch of Med & Health Sciences
Locations
UND Sch of Med & Health Sciences
UND Center for Family Medicine
1201 11th Ave SW
Minot, ND 58701
501 N Columbia Rd
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037
1301 15th Ave W
Williston, ND 58801
13123 E 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
One Burdick Expy W
Minot, ND 58702-5020
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
- 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 3 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 20, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 19, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.