University of South Dakota School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our general fellowship fosters collaboration with accessible attendings and treats fellows as junior partners. Training emphasizes diversity-both in patient population and clinical exposure - offering rich, hands-on experiences. The curriculum ensures comprehensive learning through high case volume, preparing fellows with the skills and cultural competence needed for independent cardiology practice.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Adam Tomasz Stys, MD
Sanford USD Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Amy J Heisinger, BS
USD Sanford Sch of Med
Locations
Sanford USD Med Ctr
Cardiovascular Disease Pgm
1301 W 18th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
1400 W 22nd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105-1570
2501 W 22nd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5046
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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: 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Jul 17, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jul 17, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
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
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.