Happy Bastille Day! It’s been a whirlwind first week and a half for the first-year medical students in the Class of 2027. And we await with enthusiasm the arrival of new students in our other health sciences programs later this summer, who join the new Doctor of Physical Therapy students already on campus! Two days […]
UND Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2025 begins clinical studies
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Earlier this summer, 50 physical therapy students, members of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Class of 2025, began the clinical studies portion of their journey to become doctors of physical therapy through the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS). The students, 31 women, and 19 men, hail predominantly from […]
Medical Doctor Class of 2027 begins studies at UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences
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“I chose UND because I just really enjoyed the welcoming atmosphere the interview provided and I come from a rural community so I knew I would fit in well,” said Madison Schumacher, confessing that she was drawn to UND in part because she loves wintry weather. “I’m super excited to be here and meet everyone […]
Gold Humanism Honor Society host Induction Ceremony recognizing 11 students, 3 faculty
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The UND chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) held an Induction Ceremony and Banquet at the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences on July 13. At the event, keynote speaker Dr. Jon Allen and his fellow chapter advisors Dr. Charles Christianson and Dr. John Hagen helped induct several faculty, resident, and student […]
Rebecca Caillier to discuss normal pressure hydrocephalus at Neurology Grand Rounds on July 20
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For the next Neurology Grand Rounds, from 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, Rebecca Caillier, M.D., will give a presentation on normal pressure hydrocephalus. The meeting will be held in person at the Brain & Spine Clinic, 2301 25th St. S. in Fargo, Conf. Rm 1 and Conf. Rm. SMCF1A2-5D, and via […]
DaCCoTA team looking for participants in a conversation around barriers to colorectal cancer screening
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The Dakota Community Collaborative on Translational Activity (DaCCoTA) team at the University of North Dakota is studying barriers to, and support for, colorectal cancer prevention and treatment in North Dakota. What obstacles prevent you from getting screened? What questions do you have about colonoscopy or the other screening methods available? If you live in one […]
From the Dean: And we’re off!
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There is a lot going on at the School, to say the least! The recently graduated students – now doctors – in the M.D. Class of 2023 are starting their residencies, first-year students are arriving at the SMHS, the Supreme Court has issued an important decision regarding college admission procedures, and we have some internal […]
Lou to discuss demyelination disease in young adults at next Neurology Grand Rounds on July 13
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For the next Neurology Grand Rounds, from 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, Jau-Shin Lou, M.D., will give a presentation entitled “38 year-old woman with frequent falls for one year.” The meeting will be held in person at the Brain & Spine Clinic, 2301 25th St. S. in Fargo, Conf. Rm 1 […]
Wendy Breitbach is the new administrative officer for the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences Southwest Campus in Bismarck. She brings to the position 20+ years of experience in higher education, as well as executive administrative support. Wendy’s background includes experience in the health sciences, at both the NDSU Department of Health, Nutrition, and […]
The Summer 2023 issue of the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS) quarterly magazine North Dakota Medicine is now available. If you didn’t receive a paper copy, we invite you to check it out online or at the kiosk by the front door of the SMHS building in Grand Forks! Feature stories in […]