University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine General Surgery Residency

Sioux Falls, South DakotaUniversityTrains at Sanford Usd Medical Center

Top 50%

of 360 general surgery residency programs

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How it scores

  • Clinical training53Top half in general surgery
  • Faculty depth27Bottom half in general surgery
  • Research49Bottom half in general surgery
  • Pay and cost of living89Top 25% in general surgery

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At a glance

ProgramUniversity of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine General Surgery Residency
LocationSioux Falls, South Dakota
Main training hospitalSanford Usd Medical Center
SettingUniversity
PGY-1 salary$70,500 (2027-28)
Typical one-bedroom rent nearby$829 a month
Pay against rentMonthly pay covers rent 7.1 times
Visa sponsorshipJ-1 and H-1B
Positions a year—

Pay, size and visa policy come from what the program publishes. Confirm them with the program before you apply.

Key research from University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine general surgery

62 papers from this department in the last five years. The newest key studies:

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Questions

Where is the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine general surgery residency?

The program trains residents in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Its main training hospital is Sanford Usd Medical Center.

How much do general surgery residents earn at University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine?

PGY-1 residents earn $70,500 a year (2027-28), as published by the program. A typical one-bedroom nearby rents for about $829 a month.

Does University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine sponsor visas for general surgery residents?

The program says it sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas. Confirm the current policy with the program.

How is University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine 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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