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Archive for
April, 2021

From the Dean: Another session in the books

Categories: From the Dean

Now that Governor Burgum has signed the funding bill for higher education, we are busy finalizing our operating budget for the coming academic year. Our final budget will be in line with any provisions stipulated by the State Board of Higher Education and needs to be approved by President Armacost on behalf of UND. It […]

North Dakota State Science and Engineering Fair announces award winners

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The North Dakota State Science & Engineering Fair was held virtually on March 25 and 26. Seventy-four middle and high school students from across North Dakota presented their research in the areas of biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental sciences, and the behavioral and social sciences, among other disciplines. Students in both the junior and senior divisions […]

Robert Steininger to give Surgery Grand Rounds talk on post-cholecystectomy syndromes April 30

Categories: Education

Robert Steininger, M.D., a PGY-V resident in the UND Department of Surgery, will present a talk entitled “Post Cholecystectomy Syndromes: Navigating the Post-Operative Timeline” at Sanford Medical Center Broadway, Fargo, N.D., from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Friday, April 30. The presentation can be viewed via Zoom here. he objectives of Dr. Steininger’s talk […]

UND and SMHS Commencement details

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As UND’s various Commencement activities get closer, please note the following details: MD Commencement The forty-sixth granting of the Doctor of Medicine degree by the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences will take place at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Given the ongoing pandemic, this year’s Spring Commencement ceremony will be held in-person […]

Physical Therapy Students at UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences receive scholarships

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Nearly 30 physical therapy students at the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences received scholarship awards for the 2021 year recently. “We are very grateful for the tremendous support from UND PT alumni, friends, and the UND Alumni Association & Foundation,” said David Relling, P.T., Ph.D., chair of the UND Department of Physical Therapy. […]

UND Student Health Services seeks a physician

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UND’s Student Health Services (SHS) is seeking a physician to provide primary care, within scope of said practice, with an emphasis on the prevention of illness, promotion of health, and development of health maintenance to a diverse UND student population. SHS is an interdisciplinary team of advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, medical laboratory scientists, and […]

Dr. Sadiah Khan presents Psychiatry Grand Rounds on TBI May 5

Categories: Education

Sadiah Khan, M.D., will present “Behavioral Sequela and Management of Traumatic Brain Injury” from 12:10 p.m. to 1:10 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Dr. Sadiah Khan is a third-year resident in the SMHS Psychiatry Residency Training Program. Donald Jurivich, D.O., professor and chair of the UND Department of Geriatrics, will service as Dr. Khan’s […]

From the Dean: N.D. Legislature begins wrapping-up

Categories: From the Dean

Although the last official day of this year’s session of the North Dakota Legislative Assembly is fewer than two weeks away, it is likely that the session actually will end sometime next week in order to save some days for another subsequent meeting to address state-wide redistricting. As you may know, the biennial session of […]

Recognizing Medical Laboratory Professionals Week

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April 18-24 is Medical Laboratory Professionals Week! So, here’s a shout-out to all the great medical laboratory scientists, and the academic programs like ours that produce them. This past year has shown all of us just how truly valuable you all are. Faculty and staff in the UND Department of Medical Laboratory Science especially wanted […]

‘Doodles for Granny’: Send your doodles to older adults online with Dakota Geriatrics

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Dakota Geriatrics is pleased to announce “Doodles for Granny,” a new program designed to bring joy to older adults through art. Members of the UND Community are invited to submit doodles or artwork depicting positive aging and send it to our team. Dakota Geriatrics will print and distribute the doodles to older adults in regional […]

Second-year med students recognize faculty for Block 8 Outstanding Block Instructor Awards

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In recognition of outstanding performance in the encouragement, enrichment, and education of tomorrow’s physicians, the MD Class of 2023 have recognized four faculty for Outstanding Block Instructor Awards in Block VIII of the 2020-21 academic year. The Class of 2023 (Year 2) Block VIII awardees are the following individuals: Jon Allen, M.D., Director of Simulation […]

Java with Josh on June 22

Categories: Events

All SMHS faculty, staff, and students are invited to join us virtually for Java with Josh on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, with their own coffee, tea, or juice! Dr. Wynne will answer any questions you may have about the SMHS, returning to in-person work, and COVID-19. Join us online from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. […]

Caring for the Craigs

Categories: Events

Jessica Craig, Administrative Secretary in Biomedical Sciences, and her family lost their home and the majority of their belongings due to a house fire last week. The UND community has set up donation sites and a Craig Benefit Fund through Gate City Bank. Physical donations can be made through April 23 at: Wilkerson Student Involvement […]

From the Dean: Asking Critical Questions

Categories: From the Dean

The New England Journal of Medicine arguably is the most prestigious medical journal in the world. Many seminal medical discoveries are first reported in the Journal. One of the features of the publication that I and others especially enjoy is the weekly Case Records of the Massachusetts General Hospital, wherein a medical expert discusses a […]

Sgt. Matthew Christensen presents Psychiatry Grand Rounds on April 21

Categories: Education

Sgt. Christensen, will present ” Current Drug Trends in the Fargo Moorhead Community” from 12:10 to 1:10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.  This broadcasting will be done via zoom/videoconferencing.  Sgt. Christensen is a part of the Fargo Police Department, Narcotics Unit, and the Red River Valley S.W.A.T. Upon completion of this program, the learner […]