The Sanford School of Medicine at University of South Dakota Admissions Statistics and Rankings
EDU
April 29, 2018
Medical School Admissions
Admissions Policies and Procedures
Details on the policies, preferences, criteria, factors, and procedures used in the admission process. Data appear as originally submitted by this school.
| Accepted applicants are residents of SD or have very strong ties to SD. SD residents and non-residents who attend college in SD for 90 credit hours with 3.10 GPA and 23 MCAT are considered for interviews. Selection factors are academics, interest in primary care, interest in practice in SD, interpersonal skills, service to others, and a demonstrated beginning understanding of the career. |
Admissions Information
| Director of admissions |
Paul C. Bunger, Ph.D. |
| Application fee |
$35 |
| AMCAS application accepted |
Yes |
| Applications accepted |
June 1 (Begins)
November 15 Application deadline |
| Secondary application required |
Yes |
| Personal interview required |
Yes |
| Regular application acceptance notification |
November 20 (Begins)
March 15 (Ends) |
| Students must respond to offer of admission within (weeks) |
2 |
| Deferred entrance available |
Yes |
| Deposit to hold place in class due |
at the time of offer |
| Early decision plan offered |
No |
| Early decision application period |
N/A |
| Early decision plan notification date |
N/A |
| Starting month (class of 2013-2014) |
August |
Admissions & Enrollment
MCAT Scores, GPA, and Coursework Requirements
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.68 |
| Oldest MCAT considered |
2010 |
| Average MCAT scores |
10.1 MCAT composite score
10.4 biological
9.9 physical sciences
9.9 verbal reasoning
O writing |
| Required undergraduate coursework |
| biology |
| organic chemistry |
| inorganic (general) chemistry |
| physics |
| mathematics |
|
Combined Degree Programs
| Combined degree programs offered |
M.D./Ph.D. |
| Combined college/M.D. program offered |
No |
| Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program |
N/A |
| Combined college/M.D. program URL |
N/A |
Medical School Academics
Program Offerings
| drugs/alcohol abuse |
pediatrics |
| family medicine |
rural medicine |
| geriatrics |
women’s health |
| internal medicine |
|
Student/Patient Interaction
| How often do first-year students come into contact with patients through the school curriculum? |
Frequently |
| Are there opportunities for first- or second-year students to work in community health clinics? |
Yes |
| Do all students spend time with community practicing physicians in community-based, ambulatory settings during the course that teaches basic clinical skills (e.g., history taking/physical diagnosis)? |
Yes |
| Do all students spend time with community practicing physicians in community-based, ambulatory settings during an introductory course aimed at introducing students to medical practice? |
Yes |
Stress Relief Services Offered
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school.)
Faculty
| Full-time faculty-student ratio |
1.7:1 – Medium |
| Full-time faculty |
359 |
| Part-time faculty |
917 |
| Full-time faculty in basic sciences |
41 |
| Part-time faculty in basic sciences |
1 |
| Full-time faculty in clinical program |
318 |
| Part-time faculty in clinical program |
916 |
2011 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Grants
| NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions) |
$12.6 |
| NIH-funded grants received by medical school and affiliated hospitals |
30 |
| Principal investigators (PIs) |
19 |
| Full-time faculty working on NIH research grants |
22 |
Teaching Hospitals
Primary teaching hospitals affiliated with this medical school where clinical teaching or training is carried out.
| Hospitals |
| Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center |
Sanford University of South Dakota Medical Center |
| Avera Sacred Heart Hospital |
VA Black Hills Health Care System |
| Rapid City Regional Hospital |
VA Medical Center |
|
Curricula Descriptions
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school.)
| Four-year program curriculum |
| First 2 years are a blended curriculum of traditional subjects and problem/case based learning. The third year on 2 campuses is in block form with 48 weeks in major rotations and 3 weeks of clinical colloquium. The third campus is based in a multi-specialty clinic with students taking all 6 major rotations all year. The fourth year has 15 required weeks, 22 elective weeks and 7 flex weeks. |
Medical School Ranking
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(2) Ranking by Specialties
#16 in Family medicine
#7 in Rural medicine
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Research Ranking Scores
| Score |
31 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) |
2.3 |
| Residency directors assessment score (out of 5) |
2.7 |
| NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions) |
$12.6 |
| NIH research grant funds per faculty member (in thousands) |
$35.04 |
Primary Care Ranking Scores
| Score |
52 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) |
3.0 |
| Residency directors assessment score (out of 5) |
2.7 |
| Graduates entering primary care specialties (2009-2011 average) |
36.5% – Medium |
Ranking Admission Statistics
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.68 |
| MCAT composite score |
10.1 |
| Acceptance rate |
16.9% – High |
| Full-time faculty-student ratio |
1.7:1 – Medium |
| Total medical school enrollment |
213 |
Medical School Student Body
Student Body
| Total medical school enrollment |
213 |
| In-state students |
93.4% |
| Minority students |
4.7% |
| Underrepresented minority students |
3.3% |
| International students |
0.0% |
| Non-traditional students |
48.0% |
Medical School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director |
Carol Hemmingson |
| Financial aid phone |
(605) 677-5112 |
Expenses
| Tuition |
Full-time: $20,700 (in-state)
Full-time: $48,445 (out-of-state) |
| Required fees |
$5,094 |
| Room and board |
$16,449 |
| Average indebtedness of 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt |
$129,241 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Students receiving any financial aid |
100% |
| Students receiving loans |
94% |
| Students receiving grants/scholarships |
91% |
| Students receiving work study |
0% |
Medical School Residency
Residency Program Admissions (Class of 2011)
| Graduates admitted to their first-choice residency program |
N/A |
| Graduates admitted to one of their top three choices of residency programs |
N/A |
| Most popular residency and specialty programs (2010 and 2011 classes) |
| anesthesiology |
pathology – anatomic and clinical |
| emergency medicine |
pediatrics |
| family practice |
psychiatry |
| internal medicine |
radiology – diagnostic |
| obstetrics and gynecology |
surgery – general |
|
Primary Care and In-State Residencies
| Graduates entering primary care specialties (2009-2011 average) |
36.5% – Medium |
| Graduates accepting in-state residencies (2010 and 2011 average) |
21.6% |
