The Future of Medical Education
As South Dakota’s only medical school, the USD Sanford School of Medicine has a legacy of serving the state and our health care systems by preparing a well-trained workforce in medicine. Since 1907, our community has played an important role in shaping the quality and trajectory of medicine in the state.
As we are preparing to move the first 18 months of the M.D. program and the Medical Student Affairs office from Vermillion to Sioux Falls, we ask you to join us in what will be a transformative change in medical education and health outcomes. It will not be possible without the support of the medical school’s alumni, donors and friends.
The USD Sanford School of Medicine has identified key areas of support and together, we will position our South Dakota communities to continue to thrive.
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The medical school envisions a better future for all. Your financial support can make a real difference in ensuring we continue our mission successfully through investments in the following identified areas.
SSOM Sioux Falls Medical Education Building Fund: Gifts to this fund will support the enhancement of educational experiences and environments.
School of Medicine Annual Scholarship Fund: Gifts to this fund will support student scholarships at the Sanford School of Medicine.
Sanford School of Medicine Stethoscope Fund: Gifts to this fund are to be used to provide stethoscopes to first-year medical students.
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Learn more about the Sanford School of Medicine's plans in Sioux Falls and how this transition will serve communities near you, via:
- A message from Dr. Tim Ridgway, dean of the Sanford School of Medicine,
- The press conference held on Aug. 14, 2025, to announce the move, and
- A comprehensive FAQ section that answers questions ranging from timelines to community impact and more.
See how this change will enhance students' experiences, strengthen collaboration, expand research and better serve South Dakota.
Learn More50 Years of Excellence
The USD Sanford School of Medicine marked its 50th anniversary of becoming a four-year, M.D. degree-granting institution in 2024 and has embarked on a comprehensive fundraising campaign to educate future leaders in medicine.
Over the past five decades, we have graduated over 2,500 physicians and made a tremendous impact on South Dakota’s health care landscape. We continue to focus on rural health and family medicine, producing skilled physicians with the same empathy and patient dedication that we all value.
The medical school envisions a better future for all. Your financial support can make a real difference in ensuring we continue our mission successfully through investments in five identified areas.
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