ID: 4404600001
University of South Dakota School of Medicine Program
Sioux Falls, SD
Data Last updated: 6/28/2025
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We take pride in training the next generation of confident, competent, community-based/rural general surgeons. The program offers early operative experience where interns complete about 200-250 cases. Our graduating residents average over 1200 cases and over 100 surgeon junior robotic cases. The program offers early, extensive endoscopy experience. Opportunity for rural and international rotations is available.
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Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Primary Teaching Site
Sanford USD Medical Center Sioux Falls
Accredited length of training
5
Required length
5
Accepting applications for training that begins in 2026-2027 Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in 2027-2028 Yes
Program start dates June, July
Participates in ERAS® Yes
Affiliated with U.S. government No
Program Director: Thavam C Thambi-Pillai MD, MBA
USD Sanford Sch of Med
Rm 219
1400 W 22nd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Tel: (605) 357-1391
Fax: (605) 357-1528
E-mail: [email protected]
Person to contact for more information about the program: Margie Schade MS
USD Sanford Sch of Med
Rm 219
1400 W 22nd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Tel: (605) 357-1391
Fax:
E-mail: [email protected]
Survey Received: Not yet received

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Location

USD Sanford Sch of Med
Rm 219
1400 W 22nd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Sponsor

University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine
1400 W 22nd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105-1570

Participant(s)

Sanford USD Medical Center Sioux Falls
1305 W 18th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57117

Royal C Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center
2501 W 22nd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5046

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
501 Summit St
Yankton, SD 57078