Application Requirements

1. Tour our program virtually
2. Read the Application Criteria below
3. Submit your application through ERAS
4. Learn about our virtual interviews

United States or Canadian medical school graduates must graduate from an LCME-accredited or AAO-accredited school.

In addition, applications require:

• Dean’s letter
• Medical school transcript
• Photo
• Two letters of recommendation
• Personal statement
• USMLE transcript or COMLEX transcript
• Candidate must be able to be licensed in the state of South Dakota, which mandates passage of each USMLE or COMLEX component in three or less attempts, and completion of all three USMLE or COMLEX components within a seven-year time span

The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

To be considered for an H-1B visa, candidates must have documentation through ERAS of a passing score on USMLE Step 3 on file by match day (“will take”, or “score pending” cannot be recognized as a passing score).

Our typical interview day will no longer be typical. Interviews will be virtual and will start at 8 a.m. and conclude at approximately noon.

Interviews are offered by invite only. Applicants will be notified via ERAS.