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 Bauer
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
- 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
Open House
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.