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News from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences

Articles by
Brian Schill

ITRRC to host Dr. Danielle Gartner’s presentation on Indigenous birth givers on Feb. 21

Categories: Events

For its next Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (CoBRE) Colloquium Series, the Indigenous Trauma and Resilience Research Center (ITRRC) will present Dr. Danielle R. Gartner, a distinguished population health scientist from the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Central) on Wednesday, Feb. 21, Dr. Gartner’s presentation, “Equity & […]

Laura Kroetsch, Dan Cramer and Jeff Stenseth to discuss CCBHCs at Psychiatry Grand Rounds on Feb. 21

Categories: Education

For the next Psychiatry Grand Rounds on Wednesday, Feb. 21, Laura Kroetsch, M.D., Dan Cramer, Ph.D., L.P., and Jeff Stenseth will present “Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC).” Held from 12:10 p.m. to 1:10 p.m., this broadcast will be held via Zoom/video conferencing. Dr. Kroetsch director of the Department of Human Services/Southeast Human Service Center […]

Sarah Gusaas

Categories: Welcome

Sara Gusaas is a new instructor with the UND Department of Occupational Therapy. Sara was born and raised in Grand Forks, N.D., and attended the University of North Dakota for her undergraduate and graduate degrees. She received her Master of Occupational Therapy degree in 2017 and has worked in skilled nursing facilities, home health, inpatient […]

Host Pathogen CoBRE team to host Heinz Feldmann lecture on tick-borne viruses March 20

Categories: Education, Events

For its next seminar, the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences Host Pathogen CoBRE team is hosting Heinz Feldmann, M.D., Ph.D., chief of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Laboratory of Virology. From 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, Dr. Feldmann will give a presentation entitled “Highly Pathogenic Tick-Borne […]

Spagnolia to discuss surgeon suicide at next Surgery Grand Rounds on Feb. 16

Categories: Education

For the next Surgery Grand Rounds, Alessandra Spagnolia, M.D., will present “Surgeon Suicide: A post-COVID update” from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 16. This broadcast will be held via Zoom/video conferencing. Dr. Spagnolia is a fifth-year resident in the UND Surgery Residency Training Program. Upon completion of this program, the learner will […]

Nagpal to continue discussion of neurological complications of parasitic infections at Neurology Grand Rounds March 14

Categories: Education

For the next Neurology Grand Rounds, from 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, Avish Nagpal, M.D., will again present “Neurological complications of Parasitic Infections.” The meeting will be held in person at the Brain & Spine Clinic, 2301 25th St. S. in Fargo, Conf. Rm. 1 and Room SMCF6A, and via Webex […]

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

Categories: News

In recognition of outstanding performance in the encouragement, enrichment, and education of tomorrow’s physicians, the UND medical student Class of 2026 has recognized three faculty for Outstanding Unit Instructor Awards in Unit 8 for the 2023-24 academic year. The Class of 2026 (Phase 1) Unit 8 awardees are the following individuals: Jon Allen, M.D., Professor, […]

From the Dean: Forever UND

Categories: From the Dean

Continuing the philanthropy theme from last week’s column, I’m currently at the winter meeting of the UND Alumni Association & Foundation (AAF) Board of Directors, along with the senior leadership teams from UND and the Foundation. We’ve been meeting since yesterday morning and the meeting is scheduled to finish late this afternoon. The major theme […]

UND seeks poster proposals for Disability Awareness Day on March 18

Categories: Events

Mark your calendars for a day of awareness and learning! The Department of Rehabilitation & Human Services within UND’s College of Education & Human Development is hosting Disability Awareness Day from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, March 18. Join the College as it promotes the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. The […]

UND ANAMS to host presentation by Dr. Dena Wilson on Feb. 9

Categories: Events

The UND chapter of the Association of Native American Medical Students (ANAMS) is excited to welcome guest speaker Dr. Dena Wilson for a virtual presentation on Friday, Feb. 9 at 5:30 p.m. (CST). Capt. Dena Wilson, M.D., F.A.C.C., is a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. […]

Giving Hearts Day scheduled for Feb. 8

Categories: Events

The UND Alumni Association & Foundation needs your support to continue providing financial assistance to students for Dakota Medical Foundation’s (DMF) Giving Hearts Day 2024 on Thursday, Feb. 8. Giving Hearts Day is your chance to make an incredible impact on the lives of students at the University of North Dakota. Whether it’s contributing to scholarship […]

Ashley Durheim

Categories: Welcome

Ashley Durheim is the new office coordinator for the SMHS Office of the Dean in Grand Forks. Ashley serves as the first point of contact for all faculty, students, staff, and the public. Ashley will assist with administrative duties, record-keeping, and public inquiry correspondence. Her supervisor is Kristina Olofsson. Ashley graduated from UND in 2019 […]