NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSioux Falls, SD
Size
3 / year · 9 total
Training length
4 yr
Schedule
60 hrs / week
EMR
MEDITECH
Other · AVERA HEART HOSPITAL OF SOUTH DAKOTA
USMLE Step 2 CK230–266
200280
Interview rate by signal
- Signal4.1×29%
- None7%
Interview rate by degree
- US MD34%
- US DO22%
- US IMG3%
- Non-US IMG4%
Applications per year
—
2022
—
2023
485
2024
547
2025
470
2026
Compensation
$66,000 (+5%)
Cost of living
$986/mo (−10%)
By year
| Yr | Pay | Vac | Sick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $66,000 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 2 | $67,500 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 3 | $69,500 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 4 | $74,000 | 15 | 10 |
Trainee mix
Degree
- US MD0%
- DO0%
- IMG100%
Sex
- Female83%
- Male17%
Interview Pool Demographics
By degree
- 44%
US MD
- 27%
Non-US IMG
- 24%
US DO
- 5%
US IMG
By signal
- 80%
Did Not Send
- 20%
Sent
Applicants by signal
- 94%
Did Not Send
- 6%
Sent
Geographic preference
- 56%
Aligned
- 34%
Not Aligned
- 10%
No Preference
Home state
- 90%
Out-of-State
- 10%
In-State
Med school state
- 90%
Out-of-State
- 10%
In-State
Exam history
- 98%
Never Failed
- 2%
Ever Failed
Training sites
- Participating
SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER
SIOUX FALLS, SD
- 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)60
- Max hours on duty (Y1)28
- Night floatYes
- MoonlightingYes
Application
- Application systemERAS
- NRMP codes2805180C0
- ACGME ID1804600001
Requirements
Letters of rec
- Letters3–4
- Chair letterNo
- Faculty letterYes
- Specialty letterNo
Visas
- J-1 through ECFMG Yes
- H-1B Yes
Interviews
- Interview typeVirtual
- Video interviewNo
- Interview periodOct 12, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026