Orthopaedic Surgery

Univ of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Program

Fargo, ND · West North Central

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Contact

Program Director

Bruce E Piatt, MD

Email director

Program Coordinator

Shannon Simon, BS

Email coordinator

Program website

Training Sites

3 hospitals

1
University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Grand Forks, ND
Primary
2
Sanford Medical Center Fargo
Fargo, ND
Participant
3
Sanford USD Medical Center Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD
Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK230 – 262

180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD

21%

US DO

US IMG

Non-US IMG

Applicant Origin

In-State

100%

Out-of-State

13%

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Interview Prep

Common questions for Orthopaedic Surgery interviews

specialtyWhy orthopaedics over general surgery?★ common

clinicalDescribe an orthopaedic case that was memorable to you.★ common

specialtyWhat subspecialty are you considering? (Sports, spine, trauma, hand, joints)★ common

behavioralHow do you maintain work-life balance in a surgical specialty?

clinicalTell me about your surgical experience.★ common

personalTell me about yourself.★ common

specialtyWhy did you choose this specialty?★ common

programWhy are you interested in our program?★ common

behavioralWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?★ common

personalWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years?★ common

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