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University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine
Introduction
Program | Email | Phone |
|---|---|---|
MD Program | md@usd.edu | (605) 658-6302,
(605) 677-5109 |
Diversity contact (Dr. DenYelle Kenyon)
| Denyelle.Kenyon@usd.edu | (605) 658-6328 |
Address |
|---|
South Dakota-Sioux Falls,
Medical School Admissions,
USD Sanford School of Medicine,
Sioux Falls, SD 57105-1570 USA |
- Lecture Attendance: Sometimes
- Pre-clinical grading: Grades
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine is to provide the opportunity for South Dakota residents to receive a quality, broad-based medical education with an emphasis on family medicine. The curriculum is to be established to encourage graduates to serve people living in medically underserved areas of South Dakota and to require excellence in the basic sciences and in all clinical disciplines. (Complete mission statement on Web site.)
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
10.7%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
43.4%
In-state Acceptance Rate
37.6%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
41.7%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
1.7%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
17.6%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
282 | MD, MD/PhD | 27% | 2.8% | 88.5% | 5.7% |
Sex
Females
45.7%
Tuition
$
0
In-State
$
0
Out-of-State
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found
Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
100%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$182,237
Selection Factors
- Academic ability
- Integrity
- Maturity
- Altruism
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Solid academic performance
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of service to others
- Empathy
- Emotional maturity
- Personal resilience
- Honesty
- Leadership ability
- Sense of purpose
GPA (median)
All Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.81 | 3.77 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.81 | 3.79 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.79 | 3.75 |
MCAT (median)
All Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
509 | 127 | 127 | 127 | 128 |
In-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
508 | 127 | 127 | 127 | 128 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
509 | 127 | 128 | 127 | 128 |
Primary Application Data
0
Applications Received
0
Invited for an Interview
0
Matriculated
- Minumum and maximum number of letters of recommendation allowed: 3,5
- Acceptance notice sent (earliest): November 16, 2020
- Acceptance notice sent (latest): March 08, 2021
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
|---|---|
35-45 | 44% |
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
14%
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | All | $40 | 2 weeks |
Interview Data (88 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
|---|---|---|
Late August to early September | Due to COVID-19 concerns we will be conducting live (open file) virtual interviews with voting committee members. | 30 minutes each |
Interview Experience
Surprised by Interview Invite?
Yes
66%
Was the admissions office responsive and communicated efficiently?
Yes
35%
Would you characterize the inteviews as friendly and informal?
Yes
40%
Did your interviewer discuss research?
Yes
39%
Did your interviewer discuss your academic performance?
Yes
41%
Did your interviewer discuss your clinical/volunteer experience?
Yes
45%
Stress Level During Interview
No Data Found
Match List (Last Available Year)
Percentage completing competitive* residency?
13%
