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Phase one medical students recognize three faculty for Outstanding Unit Instructor Awards for Unit VI of academic year 2023-24

Categories: Education

In recognition of outstanding performance in the encouragement, enrichment, and education of tomorrow’s physicians, the Medical Doctorate Class of 2027 has recognized three faculty for Outstanding Unit Instructor Awards in Unit VI for the 2023-24 academic year. The Class of 2027 (Phase 1) Unit VI awardees are the following individuals: Lauren Huddle, M.D,. Clinical Professor, […]

Guthridge to present at seventh Educause Digital Teaching Symposium on fostering empathy in eLearning on Nov. 2

Categories: Education

From 11:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (CST) on Wednesday, Nov., 2, Andrea Guthridge (Instructional Designer at the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences), along with Jennifer Reichart, will present at the seventh Educause Digital Teaching Symposium. The pair’s talk, entitled “Fostering Empathy in eLearning: Leveraging ADDIE for a Blackboard Learn Ultra Migration” will focus […]

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 […]