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Applications · ERAS

Your next chapter starts here.

We welcome nine new residents each year. Apply through ERAS when applications open in September. Interviews take place from late October through January—we look forward to getting to know you.

Augustana University in Sioux Falls

Oct–Jan

Interview season

9

Positions per year

Application checklist

Three steps toward your next chapter.

1

Start With the Application Criteria

Review the eligibility guidelines for U.S. and international medical graduates, and confirm you meet South Dakota’s licensing requirements before you apply.

Jump to eligibility
2

Apply Through ERAS

Send your application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). We look forward to learning more about you and your goals.

Open ERAS
3

Come Meet Us

Interviews take place late October through January, typically from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We provide hotel accommodations for out-of-town candidates and look forward to welcoming you to Sioux Falls.

Eligibility

Getting ready to apply.

To meet South Dakota’s licensing requirements, you must pass each USMLE component within three attempts and complete Steps 1 through 3 within seven years.

US allopathic / osteopathic graduates

For US graduates

  • Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) / Dean's letter
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • USMLE or COMLEX transcript
  • Medical school transcript
  • Eligibility for SD resident licensure

International medical graduates

For IMG applicants

  • Everything required for US graduates
  • Familiarity with US healthcare systems
  • USMLE steps passed on the first attempt
  • ECFMG certification
  • Excellent written + spoken English
  • Clinical experience within the last two years
  • Valid US permanent residency, citizenship, or employment visa (program does not sponsor visas)
  • Must have graduated within the last 5 years

Interview day

A day to get to know each other.

Interviews take place late October through January, typically from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meet with the program director and faculty, spend time with current residents, tour our facilities, and join us for lunch.

Coming from out of town? We provide hotel accommodations to help make your visit a little easier.

Interview day, roughly

  1. 8:30 a.m. Welcome + program overview
  2. 9:15 a.m. Faculty interviews
  3. 11:00 a.m. Facility tour — Avera + CFM
  4. 12:00 p.m. Lunch with current residents
  5. 12:30 p.m. Resident Q&A + program manager
  6. 1:00 p.m. Wrap-up + next steps

Schedule is illustrative. Each interview day is shaped by Regina to match the candidate cohort.

Ready for your next chapter?

Apply through ERAS.

Find Sioux Falls Family Medicine Residency in the AAMC’s Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and submit your application.

Have a question along the way? Regina Boeve, our residency program manager, is here to help with application questions, interview scheduling, and hotel arrangements for out-of-town candidates.

Open ERAS at AAMC Talk to Regina first

External link — opens in a new tab at aamc.org.

Regina Boeve, Residency Program Manager

Regina Boeve

Residency Program Manager