University of South Dakota Program

Transitional Year Analyst Verified · Oct 3, 2026

University of South Dakota Program

University of South Dakota Program is a residency program specializing in Transitional Year, located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, directed by Sara J. Ruter, MD and coordinated by Megan Van Sloten. The program accepts applications through November 1, 2027 and holds an accreditation status of Continued. International Medical Graduates interested in this program may contact the program coordinator directly at [email protected] or (605) 357-1380. 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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Transitional Year

Name/ID

IMG %

Deadline

State

Accreditation Status

University of South Dakota Program
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IMG % IMG %

11/01/2027
353 days left

SD

Continued

Deadline 11/01/2027 353 days left
Accreditation Status Continued
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

CURRENT RESIDENTS
Residents
Current Residents.pdf
Program Director
Name: Sara J. Ruter, MD
Program Coordinator
Name: Megan Van Sloten Email: [email protected] Phone: (605) 357-1380 Address: 1400 W 22nd St,Sioux Falls
Program Website
https://usdgme.org/transitional-year/
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