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A 43-mile stretch of Highway 12 in South Dakota, around 70 miles south of the North Dakota border, contains much of the life story of a UND physician assistant (PA) program graduate who has dedicated his personal and professional life to serving others. Clint Perman’s path to becoming a PA started in 1989 when he […]

The UND Department of Geriatrics and its Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) are hosting an Interprofessional Education Olympics opportunity for students: a free frisbee (or disc) golf tournament to be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Grand Forks, N.D., on Wednesday, Aug. 27. Refreshments and prizes will be provided and each hole will be […]

After two years of research, a study exploring the factors related to recruitment and retention of rural hospital CEOs in North Dakota has been completed. The CEO Community Apgar Questionnaire (CEO CAQ) identifies unique challenges and opportunities faced by rural Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in attracting and retaining top leaders. By examining 50 different factors […]

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 […]

“Look – North and South Dakota are ranked numbers four and five on the list of states for the percentage of Alzheimer’s incidence,” stressed Dr. Don Jurivich, chair of the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences Department of Geriatrics. “We’re still not doing enough early detection and need to move the needle on that. […]

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 […]

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 Fall 2023 issue of North Dakota Medicine magazine is now available in both online and paper formats. This issue’s feature stories include: Setting the pace – UND’s Department of Sports Medicine celebrates 30 years of leading the nation in best practice care for student athletes. From plains to peaks – UND’s satellite occupational therapy program in Casper, Wyo., celebrates […]

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 […]

Save the date! The UND Center for Rural Health 2023 Community Meet and Greet, held in conjunction with National Primary Care Week, will take place on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) in Grand Forks. North Dakota healthcare facilities are invited to […]