IMGPrep | University of South Dakota School of Medicine Program 4404600001 | Surgery-General

University of South Dakota School of Medicine Program

Surgery-General Analyst Verified · Jun 13, 2026

University of South Dakota School of Medicine Program

University of South Dakota School of Medicine Program is a residency program specializing in Surgery-General, located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, directed by Thavam C. Thambi-Pillai, MD and coordinated by Margie Schade. The program accepts applications through September 25, 2026. International Medical Graduates interested in this program may contact the program coordinator directly at margie.schade@sanfordhealth.org or (605) 357-1391. IMGPrep analysts have verified and compiled this program’s IMG acceptance rate, USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 score requirements, Visa Sponsorship Policy, graduation year cutoff, and ECFMG certificate requirements — available to IMGPrep subscribers.

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IMG %

Deadline

State

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University of South Dakota School of Medicine Program
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IMG % IMG %

09/25/2026
51 days left

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N/A

Deadline 09/25/2026 51 days left
Accreditation Status N/A
SCORE
USMLE STEP 1
USMLE STEP 1
USMLE STEP 2
USMLE STEP 2

SCORE NOTES

VISA POLICY

VISA

GRADUATION CUT OFF

GRADUATION CUT OFF

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

ECFMG CERTIFICATE

ECFMG CERTIFICATE

PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT

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CURRENT RESIDENTS
Residents
Current Residents.pdf
Program Director
Name: Thavam C. Thambi-Pillai, MD
Program Coordinator
Name: Margie Schade Email: margie.schade@sanfordhealth.org Phone: (605) 357-1391 Address: 1400 W 22nd St,Sioux Falls
Program Website
https://usdgme.org/general-surgery/
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