University of South Dakota Program
About This Program
Our program offers certified medical director training, attendance at national AMDA and AGS meetings, part-time track for practicing physicians, and a good work-life balance.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
G Daniel Rath, MD
USD Sanford Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Mary P Zajicek, MD
Univ of South Dakota
Locations
USD Sanford Sch of Med
Geriatric Pgm
1400 W 22nd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
1400 W 22nd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105-1570
800 E 21st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5045
2501 W 22nd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5046
1305 W 18th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 7 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
May 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jun 30, 2025 - May 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
May 30, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Jun 30, 2025 - May 30, 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4
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.