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In medicine, patients rely on practitioners’ and the healthcare system’s expertise. The hope is that any “flaws” that occur are minor, and don’t contribute to significant harm. But as the seminal 1999 report from the Institute of Medicine indicated, we have work to do. Whether we are talking about early academics (MCATs/GPAs) or clinical practice, […]

“My heartfelt thanks to all of you for how you have impacted my life. Know that you will continue to impact my life.” And with that, Ken Ruit, Ph.D., senior associate dean for Academic Affairs at UND’s School of Medicine & Health Sciences, called it a career. Matching potential with opportunity During a retirement ceremony […]

“This is the thing many scientists wish for but rarely find,” smiles Keith Henry, Ph.D., from his office in the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS). “That direct link to treatment and making a difference immediately in the lives of others.” With genuine excitement at the thought that his team may have made […]

“Look, I never wanted to lead a boring life,” explains Dr. Jonathan Geiger from his office in the UND Neuroscience Research Center. “And I think that I’ve done pretty well in that regard.” Reflecting on his 23 years at the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences – and 50+ years as a scientist – […]

Officials at the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences announced this week that Erin Barrett (Wei), M.D., M.B.A., FAAD, has been named Tareen Family Chair of the School’s new Department of Dermatology. “I am deeply honored and profoundly grateful to serve as the inaugural Chair of UND’s Department of Dermatology,” said Barrett. “I am […]

“Well, I stayed because I believe in lifelong learning,” smiled Mary Coleman from a conference room in UND’s School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS). “Like one of my students once said, ‘Mary, you’re just a paid student!’” But even professional students have to graduate sometime. So it is that after 51 years, Coleman, the […]

The Summer 2026 issue of North Dakota Medicine magazine is now available in both online and paper formats! This issue’s feature stories include: The Cornerstone of Care – UND’s Family Medicine Residency programs in Minot and Bismarck celebrate 50 years of community service. Year of the Bull – UND researchers team up with their international […]

Next week, 52 UND physical therapy students, members of the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS) Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Class of 2028, begin the clinical portion of their training to become professional physical therapists. As part of their transition from classroom to clinical training, the new professional program students received their […]

It’s university Commencement season: the time of year when people earn not just diplomas, but “titles.” Certainly, the most common title heard in the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences is “Dr.” Interestingly, across the pond, once membership is gained into the Royal College of Surgeons in England, those physicians typically eschew the title […]

All SMHS faculty and staff are invited to the next All Hands event to be held in the Charles H. Fee Auditorium (E101) at noon on Thursday, July 16. Lunch will be served for in-person attendees (but please RSVP by June 22), with food service starting at 11:30 a.m. in the East Atrium and on each SMHS […]