Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Orthopedic Surgery residency at UND's School of Medicine & Health Sciences is a five-year program designed to prepare future orthopedic surgeons through comprehensive training across various specialties including adult reconstruction, trauma, spine, and sports injuries. Residents gain hands-on experience from some of the most talented surgeons while also having opportunities for research, with most of their training occurring in Fargo, ND, and Sioux Falls, SD.
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program is newly accredited and accepted its first residents in June 2018. Explicit details regarding IMG friendliness were not gathered. However, it's essential to reach out for more information.
Categorical Positions
3
Categorical Positions (detail)
3 categorical residents each year
Program Website
Address
1301 N Columbia Rd Stop 9037, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037
Program Director
Sara King
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Current Residents
Overview
The program welcomed its first residents in June 2018 and has been accepting three applicants per year. The details regarding the current resident count are not specified in the text provided.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes learning from talented surgeons in Fargo, ND, and Sioux Falls, SD, with approximately three years in Fargo, one year in Sioux Falls, and the final year being a resident's choice. It offers extensive hands-on experience in various orthopedic treatments and procedures including adult reconstruction, orthopedic trauma, and sports injury care.
Application
The program will be participating in the National Residency Matching Program and accept three applicants. For more information on our application process, please contact Sara.king@sanfordhealth.org.
# of Locations
Residents will work primarily in Fargo and Sioux Falls, specifically the Sanford Health Orthopedic Surgery facilities.
Fellowship
The program does not explicitly mention available fellowship opportunities or post-residency career paths.
Resident Life
Overview
The Orthopedic Surgery residency at UND's School of Medicine & Health Sciences is unique in its strong commitment and passion to educating the next generation of orthopedic surgeons, with a comprehensive program spanning multiple locations.
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# of Years of Program
The program length is five years.
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Salary & Benefits
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