Grand Rounds

In recent years, “resilience” and its companion concept “grit” have become buzzwords in higher education. Resilience “is not the exception to the rule, it is the rule,” said Angela Duckworth, a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and researcher on resilience and grit. With all that is happening in the world, post-traumatic stress […]

Remember Melissa Naslund, Ph.D., NCC? Similar to Michelle Montgomery, Dr. Naslund is our western medical student advocate and is available to help third- and fourth-year students on the western side of the state focus on success and wellness in their rotations. She is already known as the motivational happy email sender. She has also helped […]

As you go through this journey, the Office of Student Affairs & Admissions is here for you anytime. So don’t hesitate to reach out with your questions via saa@UND.edu. See below for staff who can help. If you do not see what you’re looking for, ask and we will help you get the answers and/or […]

Your ERAS 2022 residency timeline is as follows: Sept. 1, 2021: Applicants may begin submitting applications to programs at 9 a.m. ET. Sept. 29, 2021: Residency programs may begin reviewing applications and MSPEs at 9 a.m. ET. Rest assured, your transcript and MSPE will be uploaded to ERAS prior to Sept. 29, 2021, before residencies […]

Acronym: AMSA The American Medical Student Association (AMSA) is a student-led, national association that exists to cultivate, inspire, and inform medical students. Click here to learn more. Information Resources If you need technology assistance, contact Information Resources at 701.777.5046 or its@med.UND.edu. Mental Health Resources for Students If you are struggling with mental wellbeing for any […]

Given that the Dean’s colloquium for MS4 students will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, I wanted to update you on some of the activities for the day that we hope will be meaningful and, more importantly, useful as you transition to residency. I have first scheduled SMHS Dean Joshua Wynne to speak with […]

This year’s application numbers were at an all-time high for UND’s MD program. We had a total of 2,064 applications and 1,187 finalized applications! The Medical School Admissions Committee interviewed 187 applicants and offers of acceptance went out at the end of January for the Class of 2025. This admissions cycle looked a lot different […]

Dr. Melissa Naslund has been hired to serve as the “western” wellness advocate for SMHS students, specifically third- and fourth-year students. The UND Departments of Family & Community Medicine and Psychiatry & Behavioral Science has announced the hiring of Dr. Melissa Naslund as “western” wellness advocate for UND medical students. Dr. Naslund is a Ph.D.-level […]

The Sanford Sons & Daughters Program provides support to current Sanford Health employees, as well as to family members of current Sanford employees in physician training, who have been accepted into medical school or who are currently in medical school, residency, or fellowship. Sons & Daughters gives participants a meaningful learning experience during physician training, as […]

Congratulations on almost being done with your degree, fourth-years! We are so excited for all of you! Many of you may need verification forms complete, transcripts, diploma copies, and a variety of other documentation for your residency programs or next steps. Please submit these requests through the Degree Verification Form. You will need to sign […]