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Virtual Java with Josh to be held on Aug. 16

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All faculty, staff, and students are invited to join us virtually for the next Java with Josh on Tuesday, Aug. 16, with their own coffee, tea, or juice! SMHS Dean Dr. Joshua Wynne will answer your questions about SMHS operations and events, research news at the School, and the upcoming academic year. Join us online […]

UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences to confer 69 Doctor of Medicine degrees on new physicians

Categories: Events, News

The UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS) will confer the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree on 69 graduating medical students in a Commencement Ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, at UND’s Chester Fritz Auditorium. You can watch the ceremony live here. Along with UND President Andrew Armacost, Dr. […]

Health Sciences and Residency graduation events in 2022

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In addition to the MD Commencement (to be held at UND’s Chester Fritz Auditorium at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 7), the many health sciences and residency programs at the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences are hosting graduation related events soon. Below is a partial list of events to note as of April […]

Department of Medical Laboratory Science celebrates Medical Laboratory Professionals Week April 25-30

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UND’s Department of Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) is celebrating the 47th annual Medical Laboratory Professionals Week April 25-30, 2022. Medical laboratory professionals perform, develop, evaluate, correlate, and assure accuracy and validity of laboratory information, which is utilized to help diagnose and treat patients in a variety of settings. The work of medical lab professionals is […]

NIH Tribal Health Research Office Director David R. Wilson to speak at first annual ITRRC symposium today

Categories: Events, News

David R. Wilson, Ph.D., Director of the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) Tribal Health Research Office (THRO), will serve as lead speaker for the University of North Dakota Indigenous Trauma & Resilience Research Center’s (ITRRC) first annual symposium on Friday, April 22, 2022. “American Indians in North Dakota and throughout the region suffer from significant […]

Medical Laboratory Science to host 5K run/walk through UND campus on April 26

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As part of National Laboratory Professionals Week 2022 later in April, the UND Department of Medical Laboratory Science is hosting a 5K run/walk through the UND campus on Tuesday, April 26. Interested runners are asked to gather on the east patio outside the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences for the 4:30 p.m. start […]

Indigenous Trauma and Resilience Research Center to hold first annual symposium April 22

Categories: Events, Research

The Indigenous Trauma & Resilience Research Center (ITRRC) will hold its first annual symposium on April 22, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (CST). American Indians in North Dakota and throughout the region suffer from significant health disparities, relative to the non-Native population, much of which is related to historical trauma, adverse childhood experiences, […]

Judges still needed for ND State Science and Engineering Fair on April 1

Categories: Education, Events

UND will again be hosting the North Dakota State Science and Engineering Fair (NDSSEF) on April 1, 2022, in the UND Memorial Union in Grand Forks. Medicine and Health, Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Life Sciences are among the top categories typically represented in the student projects. Approximately 150 projects will be on display from students in […]

Introduction to UND’s new Practice-Based Research Network AICoRN to be held online March 4

Categories: Events, Research

UND’s new American Indian Collaborative Research Network (AICoRN) is hosting a virtual event to introduce itself and discuss research proposals at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 4. AICoRN is UND’s new Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN), which is a network of health providers in a region who want to do clinical research in a focused way. […]

Fragrance sensitivity and allergy panel discussion online March 10

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You’re invited to an online panel presentation and discussion on fragrance sensitivity and allergies, to be held at noon (CST) on Thursday, March 10. Fragrances are commonly utilized in many consumer products such as air fresheners, deodorants, soaps, and cleaning supplies. At the same time, a growing number of individuals report sensitivity and allergic reactions […]

Virtual welcome reception for Namil Choi to be held at noon on March 3

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The UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences Offices of the Dean and Finance and Administration are inviting you to a rescheduled virtual reception to welcome the School’s new Chief Operating Officer and Associate Dean for Finance & Administration, Namil Choi. The virtual reception will be held at noon on Thursday, March 3, 2022, and can be accessed using this Zoom link. See you there!

Dr. Wynne to give SMHS “State of the School” address March 2

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The SMHS annual Faculty Assembly has been set for 3 p.m. (Central) on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, via Zoom. Dr. Joshua Wynne, UND Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, will present the “State of the School Address,” and Dr. Colin Combs, Faculty Council (FC) Chair, will […]

Hawks Fighting Hunger on Feb. 10

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As part of Giving Hearts Day, the University of North Dakota and the UND Alumni Association & Foundation are coordinating a campus-wide food drive on Thursday, Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to collect non-perishable food and personal hygiene items to promote the importance of giving back to the UND campus. Everyone is […]

UND Staff Senate Tubs of Love fundraiser runs through Feb. 4

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The Tubs of Love Campaign has started! The UND Staff Senate is collecting donations for the Community Violence Intervention Center (CVIC) and Northlands Rescue Mission Backpack Program until Feb. 4, 2022. Collection tubs are located across the UND campus, including in the School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Look for the tubs, into which non-perishable […]