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Brian Schill

Clifford Mauriello to discuss unexplained hydrocephalus at Internal Medicine Grand Rounds on Oct. 18

Categories: Education

The next UND Department of Internal Medicine Grand Rounds event, “A case of unexplained hydrocephalus” will be broadcast via Zoom from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18. This presentation features guest speaker Clifford T. Mauriello, M.D., pediatric infectious disease physician, at Sanford Health in Fargo, N.D. This Grand Rounds presentation is sponsored by […]

Andrew Carman to discuss pharmacologic options for BPD at Psychiatry Grand Rounds on Oct. 18

Categories: Education

Andrew Carman, M.D., will present “Finding Calm Amongst the Calamity: Exploring Pharmacologic Treatment Options for Borderline Personality Disorder” from 12:10 to 1:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18. This broadcast will be held via Zoom/video conferencing. Dr. Carman is a second-year resident in the UND Psychiatry Residency Training Program. Dr. Lisa Schock, clinical assistant professor at […]

From the Dean: Homecoming 2023 is here!

Categories: From the Dean

Although the weather has at times been a little iffy this week, UND Homecoming 2023 has been a rousing success – with more to come later today and tomorrow. The SMHS has two big Homecoming events today – a continuing medical education symposium this morning, titled  “Interprofessional Approaches to Wellness,” and our annual Homecoming Banquet […]

Phase 1 medical students recognize three faculty for Outstanding Unit Instructor Awards for Unit I

Categories: News

In recognition of outstanding performance in the encouragement, enrichment, and education of tomorrow’s physicians, the medical student Class of 2027 has recognized three faculty for Outstanding Unit Instructor Awards in Unit I of the 2023-24 academic year. The Class of 2027 (Phase 1) Unit I awardees are the following individuals: Jon Allen, M.D., Director, SMHS […]

TLAS faculty development panel on the SMHS Recording Studio to be held virtually on Oct. 18

Categories: Education

Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLAS) invites all faculty and staff to join us online from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, for “Picture Yourself in the SMHS Recording Studio: Examples and Experiences,” an online faculty development event. Facilitated by Andrea Guthridge, instructional designer with TLAS/Education Resources, a panel of SMHS Recording Studio […]

UND Department of Physician Assistant Studies celebrates National PA Week Oct. 6-12

Categories: News

National PA Week is Oct. 6-12 and the UND Department of Physician Assistant Studies is celebrating! As you might know, PAs (physician associates/physician assistants) are licensed clinicians who practice medicine in every specialty and setting. Trusted, rigorously educated, and trained healthcare professionals, PAs are dedicated to expanding access to care and transforming health and wellness […]

UND faculty discussion on AI in the classroom to be held in Chester Fritz Library on Oct. 9

Categories: Events

Generative AI, as seen on platforms like ChatGPT and Bard, presents challenges and opportunities that will forever change the college classroom. Please join Chester Fritz Library, the SMHS Library, and Thormodsgard Law Library on Monday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m. as they welcome UND College of Education & Human Development faculty, including Associate Professor Virginia […]

Dana Nielsen to discuss extremity amputation at Surgery Grand Rounds on Oct. 13

Categories: Education

For the next Surgery Grand Rounds, to be held from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 13, Dana Nielsen, M.D., a fifth-year resident in the UND Surgery Residency Training Program, will present “Life or Limb: Historical and Modern Perspectives on Extremity Amputation.” This broadcast will be held via Zoom/video conferencing. Upon completion of […]

Brett Lee to discuss generalized epilepsy syndromes at Neurology Grand Rounds on Oct. 19

Categories: Education

For the next Neurology Grand Rounds, from 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19, Brett Lee, M.D., will give a presentation entitled “Generalized Epilepsy Syndromes – Review and Updates.” The meeting will be held in person at the Brain & Spine Clinic, 2301 25th St. S. in Fargo, Conf. Rm 1 and Conf. […]

From the Dean: The need for more residency and fellowship programs in North Dakota

Categories: From the Dean

Yesterday we held a meeting of the UND SMHS Advisory Council in Bismarck. It was a hybrid meeting with some of the participants joining by video link. This was the first meeting with Dr. Tom Arnold of Dickinson, N.D., as chair following the long-time distinguished chairpersonship of Dave Molmen. Dave kindly has agreed to remain […]

Susan Farkas to discuss cardiac dysautonomia and EKG at Neurology Grand Rounds on Oct. 5

Categories: Education

For the next Neurology Grand Rounds, from 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5, Susan Farkas, M.D., will give a presentation entitled “Cardiac dysautonomia and EKG for Neurology.” The meeting will be held in person at the Brain & Spine Clinic, 2301 25th St. S. in Fargo, Conf. Rm 1 and Conf. Rm. […]

Annual SMHS Medical Curriculum Retreat to be held virtually on Oct. 26

Categories: Education, Events

The SMHS annual Medical Curriculum Retreat will be held virtually from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. The keynote speaker for the retreat will be Dr. David Acosta, M.D., chief diversity and inclusion officer with the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). On the agenda are discussions about diversity, equity, and […]

Primary Care Week to be held in-person and online Oct. 23-27

Categories: Events

Primary Care Week 2023 will be held in-person and online from Oct. 23-27. A full schedule of the Week’s events follows: Monday, Oct. 23 “Incorporating Mental Health and Addiction Medicine into a Primary Care Practice” with Dr. Melissa Henke Intended audience: all health profession students • lunch provided by ND Professional Health Program When: noon […]

New Tools: Library chat service and links to full text articles

Categories: Library

Do you have a reference question? Try the SMHS Library Resources new chat reference service! Library Resources has a new platform and librarians standing by to help you with your research and information needs. Click on the chat icon on the library’s homepage Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to start a […]

Mariah Laver Juanto to discuss acceptance and commitment therapy at Psychiatry Grand Rounds on Oct. 4

Categories: Education

For the next Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Mariah Laver Juanto, Ph.D., will present “An Overview of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)” from 12:10 to 1:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the UND Southeast Campus auditorium in Fargo. Dr. Laver Juanto is licensed psychologist at Sanford Behavioral Health in Fargo, N.D., and a clinical instructor for […]