How to Apply/Clerkships

The Rapid City Regional Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program is a participant in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

Applications will be accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and must include:

Medical school transcripts
USMLE transcripts for M.D. graduates or COMLEX transcripts for D.O applicants
MSPE (dean's letter)
Two letters of recommendation
Personal statement

Minimum criteria:

All applicants must have completed at least one year of formal training in the U.S. at either an LCME or AOA accredited medical school or accredited residency. (Note: clerkships and observerships completed in the U.S. do not count towards this requirement.)
You must be eligible for licensure in South Dakota which requires passage of each part of the USMLE or COMLEX in 3 attempts or less, and in a 7-year time span (from first attempt on part 1 through successful completion of all parts).

If you do not meet the above criteria, applications may also be considered if:

You meet the above criteria for USMLE/COMLEX
Your medical school graduation date is within the last 5 years
You hold a currently valid ECFMG certificate (for international graduates)
You have permanent U.S. residency or citizenship (We will consider sponsorship of J-1 visas only and you are responsible for addressing any visa/citizenship issues as we do have staff do to this for you.)

Rapid City Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Student Clerkships

Fourth-year medical students may arrange student
clerkships at the Family Medicine Residency by contacting:

Patricia Stephenson, M.D.
RCRH Family Medicine Residency Program
502 East Monroe St.
Rapid City, SD 57701
Toll Free: (888) 511-2178
(605) 719-4020
Email: pstephenso@regionalhealth.com