SSOM Success story
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I can tell you with 100% confidence that the USD SSOM students are among the top trained students entering residency. Standing side-by-side with students from Ivy League and other “big name” institutions, I was consistently told that us “South Dakota kids” were out-performing and out-working our colleagues. We have great advantages over other programs, including small class sizes, early hands-on learning opportunities, and faculty that genuinely care.
Kjerstin Hensley
MS4, Class of 2023
Brandon, SD