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
• 3 letters of recommendation which may include a letter from your department chair
• Personal statement
• USMLE transcript or COMLEX transcript
• Candidate must be eligible 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. H-1B visas will be sponsored if you are transferring existing H-1B status that negates the current $100,000 fee.

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).

Interviews are offered virtually and include a meet and greet with our residents as well as a half-day interview with program leadership and faculty.