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Brad Gibbens reflects on nearly 40 years at UND’s Center for Rural Health. On a fall day in 1985, Brad Gibbens began working at the Center for Rural Health (CRH) on the campus of the University of North Dakota (UND). A recent graduate with a master’s degree in public administration from UND, he was looking […]

“This really is a game-changer,” said Dr. Gary Schwartz, professor in the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS) Department of Population Health. “As the project’s name suggests, it’s going to help move our state to the next level for clinical and translational research.” Schwartz was speaking of the Translational Science […]

Earlier this week I attended a meeting of the North Dakota University System (NDUS) that included members from the State Board of Higher Education (SBHE). The theme of the meeting was to review the final reports of the nine groups that have been working on strategic planning related to the various missions and activities of […]

In recognition of the significant contribution Judy Demers made to medical education in North Dakota, the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences is hosting a memorial open house event for the School’s former Associate Dean for Student Affairs. The open house for Demers, who died on March 12, 2024, will be held in the […]

Late last month, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) published a document entitled “How Academic Medicine Serves Rural Communities Across the Country.” Given its focus on rural health training and delivery, the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS) was included in the list of only six medical colleges identified for their success […]

The Annual North Dakota IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Undergraduate Research Symposium will be held at the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences on Oct. 28. The event will be begin at 8 a.m. and conclude at 7 p.m. The focus of the symposium is on research conducted by undergraduate students from undergraduate […]

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 […]

The North Dakota Brain Injury Network (NDBIN), a program within the UND Center for Rural Health, is offering Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) training on Nov. 2 and 3, 2023. Register now to become a Certified Brain Injury Specialist or to receive a Provisional CBIS (PCBIS) certification either in-person at the UND School of Medicine & Health […]

In my column from a few weeks ago, I mentioned that the North Dakota University System (NDUS), in conjunction with the State Board of Higher Education (SBHE), is planning to update its current strategic visioning document (called Envision 2030) to run through 2035. Envision 2035, as it is called, will be the blueprint for how […]

“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 […]