University of South Dakota Program
About This Program
Our program trains adaptable pediatricians for diverse careers-from subspecialty fellowships to rural or resource-limited general practice. Residents benefit from world-class research, quality improvement, career-tailored electives, and state-of-the art simulation, while providing outstanding care to underserved, rural, and suburban populations across a multi-state region. We offer close faculty mentorship, progressive autonomy, and a supportive, collaborative multi-disciplinary community.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jessica Renee White, MD
Sanford Children's Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Megan Koch, EdD
Univ of South Dakota
Locations
Sanford Children's Hosp
Box 5039
1305 W 18th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5039
1400 W 22nd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105-1570
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
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
Jan 5, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 27, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026
2027 - 2028
Interview Period Starts
Oct 26, 2026 - Jan 15, 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
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
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.