OpenFieldDoctor of Medicine (MD)
LCME-accredited medical doctorate renowned for longitudinal integrated clerkships, hands-on clinical simulation, and rural hospital rotations across the Sanford and Avera healthcare networks.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- 3.6+ pre-medical GPA and competitive MCAT score (median 508)
- English language proficiency
- English fluency verified via AMCAS
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- MCAT required
- Thesis / Research statement
- AMCAS personal statement and USD secondary application
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation (pre-med committee letter preferred)
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- South Dakota Medical Tuition Assistance and Sanford Foundation Scholarships up to full tuition
- Application fee
- $100
- Tuition / joining costs
- $16,200/year (South Dakota Resident) / $38,400/year (Non-resident)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 1, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Sanford School of Medicine documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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