June 25, 2020 at 11:59 pm
I suspect that you, like me, have periods of concern and worry regarding the current pandemic and especially how it might impact the future. I was, quite frankly, struggling a bit emotionally earlier in the week, especially after yet again having to interact over the weekend with our five grandkidsRead More
June 25, 2020 at 11:45 am
Yvette LaPierre, Ph.D., is the academic advisor at UND’s Indians Into Medicine (INMED) program. At INMED, Yvette’s responsibilities include advising and programming to support student success and pursuing funding opportunities. Before joining INMED, Yvette taught for UND’s Communication and English Departments, Honors Program, Integrated Studies Program, and the American CollegeRead More
June 25, 2020 at 11:44 am
Sara Strandquist is the new research technician working in the Genomics Core facility assisting with the upkeep of the lab, as well as analysis of DNA and RNA samples. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Evangel University in 2009, she moved back to her hometown and workedRead More
June 22, 2020 at 10:41 pm
Dr. Sejal Parikh will present “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia” from 12:10 p.m. to 1:10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at the UND Southeast Campus auditorium in Fargo, N.D. Dr. Parikh is a fourth-year resident in the Psychiatry Residency Training Program. Dr. Joel Erickson is a sleep medicine provider/psychiatristRead More
June 22, 2020 at 10:31 pm
Grace Karikari. Ph.D., will give a presentation titled “Public health challenges in North Dakota: Examining the intricate connections and exploring solutions” at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, June 26. This virtual talk can be seem via Zoom by visiting: https://und.zoom.us/j/92060793776 Dr. Grace Karikari holds a doctorate in public health with aRead More
June 18, 2020 at 11:59 pm
As I mentioned in this column last week, I “attended” the latest triannual meeting of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for two days earlier this week. We reviewed almost three dozen accreditation surveys, status reports and change notifications (for example, regarding class size) from medical schools across theRead More
June 11, 2020 at 11:55 pm
Last year, I mentioned an annual survey of the attractiveness of various physician practice locations around the U.S. conducted and reported by Medscape, a commercial online portal for physicians and other health professionals. The survey for 2020 was just released (“2020 Best and Worst Places to Practice”). It ranks allRead More