University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program
About This Program
Our program is a community-based, university sponsored program located in the largest city in a rural state. Our Children's Hospital and Subspecialty clinics at our primary clinic site, Sanford Children's in Fargo serve kids from all over North Dakota, western Minnesota, and portions of northern South Dakota. Our residents care for kids with classic pediatric illnesses and injuries as well as tertiary care cases as the referral center for the region.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Christopher H Tiongson, MD
Univ of North Dakota Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Sarah Julsrud, MD
Univ of North Dakota Sch of Med
Locations
Univ of North Dakota Sch of Med
Pediatrics Residency
4820 23rd Ave S Ste 200
Fargo, ND 58104-9138
501 N Columbia Rd
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037
500 Harvard St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
701 Park Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55415-1829
2525 Chicago Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404-9976
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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 3 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
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
Nov 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 8, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 12, 2026 - Jan 31, 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
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.