University of North Dakota (Bismarck) Program
About This Program
Located in the capitol of North Dakota with diverse culture of patients including providing care on the local Native American reservation, group home for patient after TBI, multi-disciplinary asthma clinic, care of local inmates in the jail and prison, and reproductive care within a Title X family planning clinic. We have the benefit of working in 2 different hospitals that are only 2 blocks apart from each other. This provides a well-rounded inpatient experience.
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 K Haugan
Univ of North Dakota Sch of Med
Locations
Univ of North Dakota Sch of Med
Ctr for Family Med
701 E Rosser Ave
Bismarck, ND 58504
501 N Columbia Rd
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037
900 E Broadway
Bismarck, ND 58502-5510
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 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Feb 4, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Feb 28, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Feb 4, 2027
Interview Period Starts
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 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.