Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Pathology Residency Program at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine provides an enriching educational experience, featuring a robust curriculum with hands-on training in anatomic and clinical pathology over four years. Residents benefit from close mentorship and a supportive environment, along with a variety of cases in a small program setting. Graduates are well-prepared for fellowship opportunities in various specialties, due to the extensive exposure they receive throughout their residency.
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Program Details
Specialty
Pathology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Pathology program does not explicitly mention any provision for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in the information provided. However, indications such as acceptance of ECFMG certification or the details regarding visa sponsorship (H1-B or J-1) for IMGs were not found. Therefore, it can be inferred that IMG-friendliness status is unclear from the available data.
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Program Website
Address
Health Science Center
1400 W. 22nd St.
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Program Director
Douglas Lynch, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The specific number of current residents, including PGY-1 classifications, is not explicitly provided. Additional investigation may be necessary to acquire accurate current resident counts.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The pathology residency curriculum encompasses 4 years of combined anatomic and clinical pathology rotations that are one month in duration, with PGY-1 to PGY-4 each consisting of course lengths of 4 weeks, 13 blocks.
Application
The application process includes details such as deadlines, application requirements, and interview dates. Specific details can be found on the 'Application Requirements' page.
# of Locations
Residents train primarily at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD but also have the opportunity for training at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center.
Fellowship
Recent graduates of the Pathology program have successfully matched with competitive fellowships in various specialties including surgical pathology, breast pathology, hematopathology, cytopathology, and dermatopathology. No specific details are mentioned about affiliations with institutions for these fellowships.
Resident Life
Overview
Our Pathology program provides residents with a challenging curriculum, diverse pathology and plenty of one-on-one attention. Recent graduates matched with competitive fellowships in surgical pathology, breast pathology, hematopathology, cytopathology and dermatopathology.
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# of Years of Program
4
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Alumni
Alumni from the program have matched with competitive fellowships in various subspecialties, including surgical pathology, breast pathology, hematopathology, cytopathology, and dermatopathology.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Details about benefits can be found on the benefits page linked in the text.
PGY-1 Salary
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