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University of South Dakota School of Medicine Program

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Neurology

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The USD Sanford School of Medicine Neurology Residency is a newly accredited, 4-year categorical program located in Sioux Falls, SD. Started in July 2023, it has welcomed its first three residents. The program aims to train neurologists who can provide excellent care to residents of South Dakota and adjacent rural regions, combining clinical training with a focus on knowledge discovery to enhance the quality of life. Residents benefit from a comprehensive curriculum and gain exposure through training at primary sites such as Sanford USD Medical Center as well as the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center.

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Program Details

Specialty

Neurology

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

No

IMG Friendly (detail)

The residency program does not explicitly state whether it is IMG-friendly. However, since there is no information regarding IMG acceptance, visa sponsorship, or ECFMG certification requirements, it can be inferred that there might be limitations for IMG applicants. Further information would be needed to make a definitive conclusion.

Categorical Positions

Categorical Positions (detail)

4-year categorical program with three residents starting in July 2023. Residents who match will automatically be granted preliminary positions.

Program Website

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Health Science Center 1400 W. 22nd St., Sioux Falls, SD 57105

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Current Residents

Overview

As of now, there are 3 PGY-1 residents in the Neurology residency program at USD. The residency is new and has only recently started accepting residents since July 2023.

PGY-1 MD

3

PGY-1 DO

PGY-1 IMG

Curriculum & Education

Overview

The neurology residency curriculum encompasses 4 years with 13 blocks per year, totaling 4 weeks per block for each year.

Application

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# 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

The program offers opportunities for fellowship training, specifically in Cardiovascular Disease, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Interventional Cardiology, and Surgical Pathology, which are detailed within their fellowship program offerings.

Resident Life

Overview

The USD Sanford School of Medicine Neurology Residency is a newly accredited, 4-year categorical program that welcomed its first three residents in July 2023. Since our program is categorical, residents who match with our program will automatically be granted preliminary positions.

On Call Schedule

# of Years of Program

4

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