University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences General Surgery Residency
Fargo, North DakotaUniversityTrains at Sanford Medical Center Fargo
of 360 general surgery residency programs
How it scores
- Clinical training42Bottom half in general surgery
- Faculty depth72Top half in general surgery
- Research46Bottom half in general surgery
- Pay and cost of living90Top 10% in general surgery
Scores run from 0 to 100 against other general surgery programs. How we rank
At a glance
| Program | University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences General Surgery Residency |
|---|---|
| Tracks | Main track, Rural |
| Location | Fargo, North Dakota |
| Main training hospital | Sanford Medical Center Fargo |
| Setting | University |
| PGY-1 salary | $69,510 (2026-27) |
| Typical one-bedroom rent nearby | $803 a month |
| Pay against rent | Monthly pay covers rent 7.2 times |
| Visa sponsorship | Not stated |
| Positions a year | 7 |
Pay, size and visa policy come from what the program publishes. Confirm them with the program before you apply.
Key research from University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences general surgery
24 papers from this department in the last five years. The newest key studies:
- Robotic Surgery Curriculum During Residency and Utilization of Robotic Surgery in PracticeAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Outcomes After Damage Control Laparotomy Among White, American Indian, and Alaska Native PopulationsAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Anastomotic Outcomes After Damage Control Laparotomy With Temporary Abdominal ClosureAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
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Questions
Where is the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences general surgery residency?
The program trains residents in Fargo, North Dakota. Its main training hospital is Sanford Medical Center Fargo.
How much do general surgery residents earn at University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences?
PGY-1 residents earn $69,510 a year (2026-27), as published by the program. A typical one-bedroom nearby rents for about $803 a month.
Does University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences sponsor visas for general surgery residents?
The program's website does not say. Ask the program before you apply.
How is University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences ranked for general surgery?
It is in the top 50% of 360 general surgery programs. Rankings weigh the hospitals where residents train, faculty depth, research and pay against local rent. No reputation surveys are used.
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