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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 […]

In addition to the dozens of new medical doctors who graduated from the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS) on May 2, the School is recognizing more than 200 students from its health sciences programs who are graduating on Saturday, May 16. One such student is soon-to-be Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) Kyra Schwartz, who is one of 45 […]

In addition to the M.D. Commencement held at UND’s Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center this past weekend, the many health sciences programs at the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences are hosting graduation-related events soon. Below is a list of events to keep in mind: Friday, May 15 2 p.m. – Department of Physician […]

Marking a rare achievement, the University of North Dakota’s Department of Physical Therapy (PT) has become only the fifth program in the nation – and the first in the Midwest – to earn American Board of Physical Therapy accreditation for its PT Faculty Residency Program. The milestone represents more than just a recognition of excellence for […]

Attention, SMHS students, staff, and faculty! The UND Department of Physical Therapy (PT) needs your help. On Dec. 2 and 4, second-year PT students will offer free movement assessments, including the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), at the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences. If you are willing […]

The Department of Physical Therapy (PT) at the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences has awarded scholarships to several students for the upcoming academic year. Funds for the scholarships are given from various private sources, endowments, and scholarship funds. “We are proud to congratulate this year’s scholarship recipients and extend our heartfelt gratitude to the […]

Second-year physical therapy student Karlie Wardner looks to bring her skills to rural North Dakota soon. Karlie Wardner is a pragmatist. And maybe a bit of a homebody. And that’s okay, admits the second-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) student from Grafton, N.D. “My main focus is geriatrics,” says Wardner, making the most of her […]

In addition to the 65 new medical doctors graduating from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS) this month, the School is recognizing more than 240 students from its health sciences programs who are graduating on Saturday, May 11, 2024. One such student is soon-to-be doctor of physical therapy (DPT) […]

SMHS students across programs engage with their professions through multiple student interest groups. Health career graduate programs – like medicine, physical therapy, and occupational therapy – all have inclusive, well-rounded curricula to prepare students for their future careers. Involvement in student interest organizations can enhance learning experiences by connecting classroom work with hands-on experiences or […]

The Department of Physical Therapy is proud to announce a heartfelt and joyous retirement reception in honor of three remarkable faculty members who have shaped countless students throughout their careers: Drs. Meridee Danks, Schawnn Decker, and Mark Romanick. The retirement reception will take place on June 20 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the […]