University of South Dakota

University of South Dakota School of Medicine

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PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedSioux Falls, SD

Size

9 / year · 32 total

Training length

4 yr

Schedule

47 hrs / week

EMR

MEDITECH

Other · AVERA HEART HOSPITAL OF SOUTH DAKOTA

USMLE Step 2 CK229–265
200280

Interview rate by signal

  • Signal5.2×
    88%
  • None
    17%

Interview rate by degree

  • US MD
    47%
  • US DO
    31%
  • US IMG
    5%
  • Non-US IMG
    0%

Applications per year

648
2022
614
2023
562
2024
632
2025
408
2026

Compensation

$66,000 (+6%)

Cost of living

$986/mo (−10%)

By year
Yr Pay Vac Sick
Year 1$66,0001510
Year 2$67,5001510
Year 3$69,5001510
Year 4$74,0001510
Year 5$77,0001510

Trainee mix

Degree

  • US MD46%
  • DO39%
  • IMG14%

Sex

  • Female43%
  • Male57%

Tracks & recognition

Academic / clinician educatorPrimary careRuralWomen’s health

Interview Pool Demographics

By degree
  • US DO

    51%
  • US MD

    45%
  • US IMG

    4%
  • Non-US IMG

    0%
By signal
  • Did Not Send

    68%
  • Sent

    32%
Applicants by signal
  • Did Not Send

    92%
  • Sent

    8%
Student type
This program Psych avg
  • US DO Graduates

    52%
    26%
  • US MD Graduates

    36%
    53%
  • US-IMG

    9%
    12%
  • Non-US IMG

    3%
    10%
Sex
This program Psych avg
  • Men

    52%
    46%
  • Women

    48%
    53%
  • Another Gender

    0%
    0%
  • Did Not Report

    0%
    1%
Race / ethnicity
This program Psych avg
  • White

    88%
    48%
  • Asian

    9%
    33%
  • Black or African American

    3%
    10%
  • Middle Eastern or North African

    3%
    2%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native

    3%
    1%
  • Other

    0%
    0%
  • Did Not Report

    0%
    0%
  • Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish Origin

    0%
    12%
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

    0%
    0%
Geographic preference
  • Aligned

    75%
  • Not Aligned

    19%
  • No Preference

    5%
Home state
  • Out-of-State

    89%
  • In-State

    11%
Med school state
  • Out-of-State

    95%
  • In-State

    5%
Career plans
  • Practice Full-time

    70%
Top medical schools
  • University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine

    24%
  • Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

    15%
  • A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

    12%
  • Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine

    6%
Exam history
  • Never Failed

    99%
  • Ever Failed

    1%

Training sites

  • AVERA HEART HOSPITAL OF SOUTH DAKOTA

    SIOUX FALLS, SD

    Participating
    • 53 staffed beds
    • 2,858 discharges
    • Sioux Falls, SD-MN · 308k (2024)

    From program website

  • SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER

    SIOUX FALLS, SD

    Participating
    • 355 staffed beds
    • 24,681 discharges
    • Sioux Falls, SD-MN · 308k (2024)

    From program website

Population is the Census city or metro of the hospital location, not a hospital catchment.

Program Details

Schedule
  • Avg hours/week (Y1)47
  • Max hours on duty (Y1)14
  • Night floatYes
  • MoonlightingYes
Application
  • Application systemERAS
  • NRMP codes2805400C0
  • ACGME ID4004621260
Requirements

Letters of rec

  • Letters2
  • Chair letterYes
  • Faculty letterYes
  • Specialty letterNo
Visas
  • J-1 through ECFMG Yes
  • H-1B Yes
Interviews
  • Interview typeHybrid (applicant chooses)
  • Video interviewNo
  • Interview periodOct 26, 2026 – Feb 12, 2027