Residency Experience

Resident Life

You get three years in residency to push yourself, add to your experiences, and prepare for a family medicine practice or similar career in medicine. We only have three years to help. We’ve designed our program with resident life and individual success as the top priorities. Here's how we’ll help make the most of your three years as a resident.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Be a member of the healthcare community.

Be a member of the healthcare community.
Program Overview

Residents in our program have a unique opportunity to practice medicine across four locations. You’ll be welcomed at Sanford and Avera, the largest healthcare systems in South Dakota, as well as the two Sioux Falls clinics — Center for Family Medicine and Falls Community Health.

Training Facilities

Customize your education.

Customize your education.

We’ll surround you with experienced faculty, provide diverse learning opportunities, and give you the freedom to tailor your education to fit your future.

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Year One Curriculum

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Year Two Curriculum

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Year Three Curriculum

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Electives
 

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Live the Sioux Falls life.

Live the Sioux Falls life.

Although Sioux Falls is the largest city in the state, you’ll find a community that’s a well-blended mix of big city life and rural friendliness. The area provides plenty of entertainment, outdoor activities, and businesses to keep you and your family entertained during residency.

Life in Sioux Falls

Camaraderie with fellow residents.

Resident culture and friendships continue to naturally develop in our program. Meet the people you’ll be practicing alongside, learning from, and enjoying resident retreats and social activities with if you're matched to our program next year.

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Photos from retreats and residents' adventures!

Faculty you can lean on.

Faculty you can lean on.
Though our program encourages autonomy, our faculty members have dedicated their lives to family medicine and are excited and ready to help you learn.
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