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. Our goal is to provide the fellow with the toolls they need for where they will work in geriatrics. With the part-time track we work around the schedule they have for their job. In the words of our fellows, we are "Fellow Centric"
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
G Daniel Rath, MD
USD Sanford Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Lindsey Suing, 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
- NRMP Main Match
- 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
Second Look
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)
- Program Director
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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 occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 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.