University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program
About This Program
Broad range of Medicolegal Death Investigation exposures - 41 counties; some with primary MDI resposibility, some as "Coroner's Pathologist", others as consultative only. Modern facility, LODOX, high faculty ratio dedicated to fellow education, opportunities for meetings, off-site rotations in speciality areas (paid for by program). Ability to extend one year and receive MPH. University based; experience with Visa' sponsorships. Time, ability, support for learning.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mary Ann Sens, MD, PhD
Univ of North Dakota Sch of Med and Heal
Primary Program Contact
Mary A Sens, MD, PhD
Univ of North Dakota Sch of Med and Health Sci
Locations
Univ of North Dakota Sch of Med and Heal
Pathology Stop 9037
1301 N Columbia Rd
Grand Forks, ND 58202-6098
501 N Columbia Rd
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037
1451 44th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
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
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
Jul 1, 2025 - May 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
May 30, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - May 30, 2027
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.