2010–2012
UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences Academic Catalog
UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences
501 North Columbia Road Stop 9037
Grand Forks, ND 58202
2010–2012
Academic Catalog
The University of North Dakota
School of Medicine & Health Sciences
The Simulation Center at the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences is a valuable
resource for the entire region.
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Programs at the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences focus on outreach to patients and communities such
as this home visit by a UND occupational therapy student.
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Policies and Regulations
Satisfactory Progress
Any time you drop a course or withdraw from the
University, you may be jeopardizing your federally funded
student financial aid, now or in the future. You must successfully complete at least two thirds of all the courses in which
you enroll. Dropping after the first day of class may not affect
your academic standing, but it may affect your ability to
receive financial aid. Please review this policy and others pertaining to your financial aid in the Code of Student Life in the
appendix section titled “A Summary of the Standards of
Satisfactory Progress for Financial Aid Eligibility,” or contact
the Student Financial Aid Office.
Policy on Affirmative Action – Equal Opportunity
It is the policy of the University of North Dakota that there
shall be no discrimination against persons because of race,
religion, age, color, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender
identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status,
veterans' status, or political belief or affiliation, and that equal
opportunity and access to facilities shall be available to all.
This policy is particularly applicable in the admission of students
in all colleges and in their academic pursuits. It also is applicable
in University-owned or University-approved housing, food
services, extracurricular activities and all other student services.
It is the guiding policy in the employment of students either
by the University or by non-University employers through the
University and in the employment of faculty and staff.
Inquiries as to the equal opportunity, affirmative action, or
diversity policies for the University of North Dakota or coverage
of state and federal civil or human rights statutes or regulations
may be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer. The
Affirmative Action Officer, Sally J. Page (Office address: 101
Twamley Hall; mailing address: 264 Centennial Drive, Stop
7097, Grand Forks, ND 58202-7097; phone: 701-777-4171;
email address: sally.page@email.und.edu ) is assigned the
responsibility to be the University's designated coordinator
for receiving complaints of discrimination or harassment
under the following federal regulations: Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972 (sex/gender discrimination);
Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color,
national origin, discrimination); Age Discrimination Act of
1975 (age discrimination); Sections 503 and 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans With Disabilities Act
of 1991 (disability discrimination); Genetic Information
Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and other equal opportunity
statutes for which a coordinator is not required. Any complaint
or concern regarding discrimination or harassment, not
resolved by the University, may be filed with the Office of Civil
Rights, U.S. Office of Education, 111 North Canal Street, Suite
1053, Chicago, IL 60606-7204.
UND is a tobacco-free campus.
Discrimination or Harassment
The University of North Dakota does not tolerate harassment. If you feel that you have been harassed, please report
the incident to one of the following: If you are a student, contact the Dean of Students Office. If you are a graduate student
and the harassment deals with academic issues, graduate
assistantships, awards, and scholarships, contact the Graduate
School. If you work within the academic arena, contact the
Office of the Dean. If you are a medical student or resident,
contact the Associate Dean of Students of the School of
Medicine and Health Sciences. If you are a law student, contact
the Office of the Dean of the School of Law. If the incident
occurred in housing, contact the Housing Office. If you are a
student or graduate student and the incident occurred during
your employment as a student, contact the Financial Aid
Office. If you are a staff member, contact Human Resources.
Also, the Affirmative Action Office is always available to help. If
University officials receive a report of harassment, the University
will promptly investigate the matter and take disciplinary
actions, when appropriate, in accordance with the
University’s procedures—as detailed in the full harassment
policy—for reporting incidents of possible harassment observed
or which come to their attention. Retaliation in any form against
any person who reports harassment, brings a complaint charging
harassment, or participates in the harassment complaint
process, is strictly prohibited. A provision identifying the range
of penalties that may be considered
when the University determines an individual engaged in
harassment is included in the full harassment policy. The full
harassment policy and grievance procedure may be found at:
www.und.edu/ dept/aao/pol.htm, or in the University’s Code
of Student Life at: und.edu/dept/csl.
UND Statement on Institutional Diversity and Pluralism
(approved by University Senate December 7, 2006)
The University of North Dakota takes pride in its mission to
meet the individual and group needs of a diverse and pluralistic
society through education, research and service. The peoples
served by and associated with the university vary widely; all must
be valued for the richness their different cultures, heritages,
perspectives, and ideas bring to the community. The university
is, in part, a conduit through which individual perspectives
and global interrelationships are enhanced by a learning and
teaching environment that is aware of and sensitive to the
diversity of its constituents. Diversity in the university is constituted
by the full participation of persons of different racial and ethnic
heritage, age, gender, socio-economic background, religion,
and sexual orientation; of persons with disabilities, and of people
from other countries. Of special and particular importance is
the university’s longstanding commitment to the education of
American Indian students and the cultures and traditions of the
American Indian people. In addition, the University’s commitment
to diversity extends to historically underrepresented populations
such as African Americans, Latino Americans, and Asian
Americans. Furthermore, the University embraces our international
student population because they enhance the culturally rich
learning environment of the campus. The University is committed
to providing teaching and learning experiences that enhance
all students’ self-determination, educational advantages, and
professional opportunities. Policies and procedures of the
university oblige its students, faculty, staff and alumni to foster
the awareness and sensitivity necessary for acceptance and
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understanding of all people in society. The University of North
Dakota strongly disapproves and does not tolerate acts of
racism, sexism, bigotry, harassment and violence in any form
and actively uses its human and other resources to provide
opportunities for its constituents and public to learn and
appreciate the values of a diverse and multicultural world.
Disability Access on Campus
The University of North Dakota is committed to providing
access to all people using its facilities, programs and services.
UND expects people to report access barriers so that appropriate action can be taken to correct the problems. Call the
ADA Line (Facilities Department 24-hour call line) at 777-2591
(voice) or 777-2796 (TDD).
In addition, UND is responsible for making reasonable
accommodations and adjustments to ensure there is no
discrimination on the basis of disability, as established under
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with
Disabilities Act. For classroom accommodations, contact
Disability Services for Students, 777-3425; for accessible campus
bus service, contact Transportation at 777-4030; for accessible
state fleet vehicles, contact Transportation at 777-4122; for
accessible parking permits, contact the Parking/Traffic Office
at 777-3551; and for accessible campus housing, contact the
Housing Office at 777-4251. Job accommodation requests
should be directed to the employee’s supervisor or the
Affirmative Action Officer at 777-4171.
Code of Student Life
The University of North Dakota Code of Student Life is a
publication issued each year to all students. The Code outlines
the rights and responsibilities enjoyed by the students, faculty, and staff who make up the University community. The purpose of the information contained in the Code of Student Life
is to promote and maintain a learning environment appropriate for an institution of higher education and to serve as a
basic guide to help prevent abuse of the rights of others.
Members of the University community are expected to be
familiar with the rules and regulations contained within the
Code and to act in compliance with them at all times. Nothing
within the Code is intended to limit or restrict freedom of
speech or peaceful assembly. Copies of the Code are available
at:http://sos.und.edu/csl or the Office of the Vice President for
Student and Outreach Services, 307 Twamley Hall and at the
Dean of Students Office, 180 McCannel Hall.
Measles/Mumps/Rubella Immunization
Students enrolled in a course offered for credit at NDUS
institutions in North Dakota must provide documentation of
immunity against measles, mumps and rubella in accordance
with North Dakota University System policy. Students enrolled
only in distance learning or other courses taught off campus,
students enrolled only in continuing education or non-credit
courses, and students attending camps and workshops are
exempt from this policy. Documentation of immunity
means: (a) evidence of two doses of measles, mumps, and
rubella (MMR) vaccine no less than one month apart from a
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licensed physician or authorized representative of a state or
local health department, (b) proof of a positive serologic test
for measles, mumps, and rubella, or (c) proof of date of birth
prior to 1957. Exemptions from immunizations. In the event a
student wishes to be considered exempt from the stated
NDUS policy, a written request is to be submitted to the
Student Health Services Immunization nurse for review and
approval. The request shall specify applicable legal criteria and
medical provider support as appropriate. North Dakota
University System (NDUS) policy requires tuberculosis
(TB) testing of new students from all countries except
those classified by U.S. health officials as “low risk for tuberculosis.” All UND students, regardless of country of origin, will be
required to complete a TB Screening form to determine their
level of risk. If a student qualifies as “high risk,” he/she is
required to have testing done or provide documentation of a
tuberculin skin test done within the United States within the
last six months. All UND International students who have
arrived in the United States within the past five years from
countries where TB is endemic will be required to have
TB testing or provide documentation of a tuberculin skin test
done within the United States within the last six months.
Failure to comply with MMR immunization documentation
requirements and tuberculosis risk assessment may result in a
hold on the student’s course registration for subsequent
semesters.
Security Compliance
The University of North Dakota is in compliance with the
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus
Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) formerly known as the Crime
Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990. For more
information, contact the UND Police Department at (701)
777-3491, visit the UND Police Department web page at:
http://www.police.und.edu, or e-mail: undpolice@mail.und.edu.
E-mail Policy
Electronic mail or “e-mail” is considered an official method
for communication at UND because it delivers information in
a convenient, timely, cost effective, and environmentally aware
manner.
A University assigned student e-mail account shall be the
University’s official means of communication with all students
on the UND campus. Students can expect to receive official
information regarding deadlines, student account balances,
policy/procedure changes, changes in degree requirements,
special events, course schedule changes, regulatory changes,
emergency notifications, as well as other useful information
from the Registrar, Office of Financial Aid, Student Account
Services, the Provost’s Office, Dean of Students, the Graduate
School and information from academic departments. Students
are responsible for all information sent to them via their
University e-mail account. He or she is responsible for all
information, including attachments, sent to any other e-mail
account.
Tobacco-Free Compus Policy
The University of North Dakota is a tobacco-free campus.
Tobacco use is prohibited within University buildings, parking
structures, walkways, arenas, in University or state vehicles,
and on UND property. UND provides comprehensive tobacco
cessation and prevention services. See http://www.tobaccofree.und.edu for more information.
Insurance: Health and Disability
A student entering medical school at the University of
North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences must
agree to maintain health insurance coverage during the entire
course of his/her enrollment. The student may select the policy which best meets the student’s individual needs.
The school provides disability insurance coverage for each
enrolled medical student and resident physician. The group
policy provides Long Term Disability (LTD) benefits after 90
days of continuous disability. The maximum LTD payment
coverage amount is $1,000 per month for first- and secondyear medical students; $1,500 per month for third-year medical students, and $2,000 per month for fourth-year medical
students. The minimum LTD benefit is $100.
Parking Regulations
All parking on campus is permit parking only. Students
who drive a vehicle on campus must purchase a parking permit upon arrival. Permits can be purchased at the Parking
Office (lower level of Memorial Union). It is the responsibility
of the individual to properly display the permit and comply
with University Motor Vehicle Regulations at all times.
If you are a VISITOR ON CAMPUS, please see the Visitors
Information Section about visitor parking permits.
Student Records
The student records maintained by the university fall into
two general categories - public directory information and
educational records. As the custodian of student records and
in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act of 1974, the university assumes the trust and obligation to
ensure the full protection of these student records. The university practices the policy of maintaining the confidentiality
of educational records. It also guarantees that all records pertaining to a student (with the exception of those specifically
exempted in the Code of Student Life) will be produced with
reasonable notice, for inspection, by that individual student.
The administrative procedures on student records as outlined
in the Code of Student Life are adhered to by university personnel who have or accumulate educational records, which
are in a personally identifiable form.
Directory information, which may be released publicly in
printed, electronic or other form, is defined to include the following: the student’s name, home address, local address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study,
class level, participation in officially recognized activities,
weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of
attendance, degrees and awards received, and the most
recent educational institution attended by the student.
The student may request that directory information not be
made public by completing an appropriate form in the Office
of the Registrar no earlier than the first day of class and no
later than the 10th day of class in a semester (or fifth class day
in the eight-week summer session). This request will remain
in effect for one calendar year. In the event of such a request,
these data will be treated as educational records information,
and in response to public inquiries the university will verify
only whether an individual is currently enrolled at the university.
Educational records are those documents, records, other
materials and files which contain information directly related
to a student and are maintained by the University of North
Dakota or a person acting on behalf of the university.
Educational records include more than academic records.
Educational records, with the exception of those designated
as public directory information, may not be released without
written consent of the student to any individual, agency or
organization other than authorized personnel.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES–ACADEMIC CATALOG 2010-2012
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Table of Contents
Policies and Regulations................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Academic Calendar for Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Degree ..............................................................................................................................................9
Administration ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Mission, Organization and Facilities........................................................................................................................................................................................13
Admissions and Financial Information ..................................................................................................................................................................................17
Policies and Procedures Governing the Standards for Student Performance ........................................................................................................21
Statement of Teacher-Learner Relationship in Medical Education .............................................................................................................................33
Course of Study for the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Degree...........................................................................................................................................37
Curriculum ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................38
M.D./Ph.D. Program.................................................................................................................................................................................................................40
Staff ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................40
Departments and Course Descriptions
Anatomy and Cell Biology ...................................................................................................................................................................................................41
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology ...............................................................................................................................................................................43
Clinical Neuroscience.............................................................................................................................................................................................................45
Family and Community Medicine .....................................................................................................................................................................................49
Internal Medicine ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................55
Microbiology and Immunology.........................................................................................................................................................................................61
Obstetrics and Gynecology .................................................................................................................................................................................................63
Pathology ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................65
Pediatrics ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................66
Pharmacology, Physiology and Therapeutics ...............................................................................................................................................................69
Radiology ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................71
Surgery........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................73
Allied Health Curriculum
Athletic Training.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................79
Clinical Laboratory Science .................................................................................................................................................................................................81
M.S. Clinical Laboratory Science Program......................................................................................................................................................................87
Cytotechnology .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................90
Histotechnician Certificate Program ...............................................................................................................................................................................93
Occupational Therapy ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................95
Physical Therapy....................................................................................................................................................................................................................103
Physician Assistant Studies ...............................................................................................................................................................................................109
Grievance Policy for the Departments/Programs of Cytotechnology; Clinical Lab Science;
Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy; Physician Assistant Studies; and Sports Medicine ..................................................................113
Medical Student Life ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................115
Campus Life, Resources and Opportunities ......................................................................................................................................................................117
Directory ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................122
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Tobacco-free Campus
The University of North Dakota is a tobacco-free campus. Tobacco use is prohibited within University buildings, parking structures, walkways, arenas, in University or state vehicles, and on UND property. UND provides comprehensive tobacco cessation
and prevention services. See http://www.tobaccofree.und.edu for more information.
ADA Line
An ADA Accessibility Line is available to report disability access problems on campus; the telephone number is 701-777-2591
(Voice) or 701-777-2796 (TDD/TTY). If you require special needs services, contact your academic department or the Office of
Student Affairs.
Academic Catalog Content Non-Binding, Subject-to-Change Statement
Catalogs and bulletins of educational institutions are usually prepared by faculty committees or administrative officers for
the purpose of furnishing prospective students and other interested persons with information about the institutions that
issue the same. Information contained in such printed material is subject to change without notice; it may not be regarded
as in the nature of binding obligations on the institutions, and the State. In times of changing conditions, it is especially
necessary to have this understood.
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Academic Calendar for Doctor of Medicine
(M.D.) Degree
Academic Calendar 2009-2010
Dates
First and Second Year
Orientation ..................................................................Aug 2 - 6, 2010
Block I & V Begin ..............................................................Aug 9, 2010
Labor Day Holiday ..............................................................Sept 6, 2010
Block I & V Assessment..................................................Oct 4 - 8, 2010
Special Studies Week ..................................................Oct 11-15, 2010
Block II & VI Begin ..........................................................Oct 18, 2010
Veterans Day Observed ..................................................Nov 11, 2010
Thanksgiving Vacation ............................................Nov 25 - 28, 2010
Block II & VI Assessment............................................Dec 13-17, 2010
Christmas Break ................................................Dec 18, '10- Jan. 2, '11
Special Studies Week........................................................Jan 3-7, 2011
Block III & VII Begin........................................................Jan 10, 2011
Martin Luther King Holiday ............................................Jan 17, 2011
Presidents Day Holiday ....................................................Feb 21, 2011
Block III & VII Assessment ............................................Mar 7-11, 2011
Special Studies Week..................................................Mar 14-18, 2011
Block IV & VIII Begin ....................................................Mar 21, 2011
Easter Holiday................................................................Apr 22-25, 2011
Block IV & VIII Assessment ......................................May 16-20, 2011
Special Studies Week ................................................May 23-27, 2011
Memorial Day Observed ................................................May 30, 2011
Academic Calendar 2010-2011
First and Second Year
Dates
Orientation ..................................................................Aug 1 - 5, 2011
Block I & V Begin ..............................................................Aug 8, 2011
Labor Day Holiday ..............................................................Sept 5, 2011
Block I & V Assessment..................................................Oct 3 - 7, 2011
Special Studies Week ..................................................Oct 10-14, 2011
Block II & VI Begin ..........................................................Oct 17 2011
Veterans Day Observed ..................................................Nov 11, 2011
Thanksgiving Vacation ............................................Nov 24 - 27, 2011
Block II & VI Assessment ..........................................Dec 12 -16, 2011
Christmas Break ................................................Dec 17, '11 - Jan 2, '12
Special Studies Week ....................................................Jan 3 - 6, 2012
Block III & VII Begin ..............................................Jan 9, 2012
Martin Luther King Holiday ............................................Jan 16, 2012
Presidents Day Holiday ....................................................Feb 20, 2012
Block III & VII Assessment ............................................Mar 5 - 9, 2012
Special Studies Week ..............................................Mar 12 - 16, 2012
Block IV & VIII Begin ....................................................Mar 19, 2012
Easter Holiday ..................................................................Apr 6 - 9, 2012
Block IV & VIII Assessment......................................May 14 - 18 2012
Special Studies Week ..............................................May 21 - 25, 2012
Memorial Day Observed ................................................May 28, 2012
Dates
Third Year
CLERKSHIPS
Orientation..........................................................................July 1-2, 2010
Rotation 1 ............................................................July 6 - Aug. 27, 2010
Rotation 2 ..........................................................Aug. 30 - Oct. 22, 2010
Rotation 3 ............................................................Oct 25 - Dec 17, 2010
Christmas Break ................................................Dec 18, '10- Jan 2, '11
Rotation 4 ..............................................................Jan. 3 - Feb. 25, 2011
Rotation 5 ............................................................Feb 28 - Apr 22, 2011
Rotation 6 ..........................................................Apr 25 - June 15, 2011
Clinical Skills Exam (Grand Forks) ....................June 16 – 17, 2011
Dates
Third Year
CLERKSHIPS
Orientation ..........................................................June 30 - July 1, 2011
Rotation 1 ............................................................July 5 - Aug. 26, 2011
Rotation 2 ..........................................................Aug. 29 - Oct. 21, 2011
Rotation 3 ............................................................Oct 24 - Dec 16, 2011
Christmas Break ................................................Dec 17, '11 - Jan 2, '12
Rotation 4 ..............................................................Jan. 3 - Feb. 24, 2012
Rotation 5 ............................................................Feb 27 - Apr 20, 2012
Rotation 6 ..........................................................Apr 23 - June 13, 2012
Clinical Skills Exam (Grand Forks) ......................June 14 - 15 2012
Dates
FOURTH YEAR
ROTATIONS
Period 1 ................................................................July 6 - July 30, 2010
Period 2 ..............................................................Aug 2 - Aug 27, 2010
Period 3 ............................................................Aug 30 - Sept 24, 2010
Period 4 ............................................................Sept 27 - Oct 22, 2010
Period 5 ..............................................................Oct 25 - Nov 19, 2010
Period 6 ............................................................Nov 22 - Dec 17, 2010
Period 7 ........................................................Dec 20 ‘10- Jan 14, 2011
Period 8 ..............................................................Jan 17 - Feb 11, 2011
Period 9 ..............................................................Feb 14 - Mar 11, 2011
Period 10 ................................................................Mar 14 - Apr 8, 2011
Period 11................................................................Apr 11 - May 6, 2011
Colloquium ..........................................................May 9 - May 13, 2011
Commencement..............................................May 15 2011 (Sunday)
Dates
FOURTH YEAR
ROTATIONS
Period 1 ................................................................July 5 - July 29, 2011
Period 2 ..............................................................Aug 1 - Aug 26, 2011
Period 3 ............................................................Aug 29 - Sept 23, 2011
Period 4 ............................................................Sept 26 - Oct 21, 2011
Period 5 ..............................................................Oct 24 - Nov 18, 2011
Period 6 ............................................................Nov 21 - Dec 16, 2011
Period 7 ......................................................Dec 19 '11 - Jan 13, 2012
Period 8 ..............................................................Jan 16 - Feb 10, 2012
Period 9 ................................................................Feb 13 - Mar 9, 2012
Period 10 ................................................................Mar 12 - Apr 6, 2012
Period 11 ..................................................................Apr 9 - May 4, 2012
Colloquium ..........................................................May 7 - May 11, 2012
Commencement ............................................May 13, 2012 (Sunday)
NOTE: For information concerning the general UND calendar, please see the UND Academic Catalog
or refer to the UND Directory or the Internet (http://www.und.edu).
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Faculty excellence in research is recognized as vital to the missions of both the University and the School of Medicine
and Health Sciences.
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Administration
North Dakota State Board
of Higher Education
William Goetz, Bismarck
Chancellor, North Dakota University System
Richie Smith, Wahpeton
President
Jon Backes, Minot
Vice President
Susan Andrews, Mapleton
Duaine Espegard, Grand Forks
Rachelle Hadland, Kindred
Student Representative
Michael Haugen, Fargo
Jon Jackson, Grand Forks
Faculty Representative
Claus Lembke, Bismarck
Grant Shaft, Grand Forks
University of North Dakota (UND)
Administration
Robert O. Kelley, Ph.D.
President
Paul A. LeBel, J.D.
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Alice C. Brekke
Vice President for Finance and Operations
Joshua Wynne, M.D., M.B.A., M.P.H.
Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean
Phyllis E. Johnson, Ph.D.
Vice President for Research and Economic Development
Robert Boyd, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student and Outreach Services
UND School of Medicine and
Health Sciences Administration
Joshua Wynne, M.D., M.B.A., M.P.H.
Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean
Gwen Halaas, M.D., M.B.A.
Senior Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs
and Director of Continuing Medical Education
Julie A. Blehm, M.D.
Associate Dean for Southeast Campus, Fargo
Charles E. Christianson, M.D., Sc.M.
Associate Dean for Clinical Education
Judy L. DeMers, M.Ed.
Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Admissions
Randy S. Eken, M.P.A.
Associate Dean for Administration and Finance
Nicholas H. Neumann, M.D.
Associate Dean, Southwest Campus, Bismarck
Edward R. Sauter, M.D., Ph.D., M.H.A.
Associate Dean for Research
Jon W. Allen, M.D.
Assistant Dean, Northeast Campus, Grand Forks
Steffen P. Christensen, M.D.
Assistant Dean for Students, Southeast Campus, Fargo
William P. Newman, M.D.
Assistant Dean for Veterans Affairs
Martin L. Rothberg, M.D.
Assistant Dean, Northwest Campus, Minot
David J. Theige, M.D.
Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education, and
Designated Institutional Officer
Eugene L. DeLorme, J.D.
Director of the Indians into Medicine (INMED) Program
L. Gary Hart, Ph.D.
Director of the Center for Rural Health
Thomas M. Hill, Ph.D.
Director of Medical Education
Lila C. Pedersen, M.A.L.S.
Director of the Harley French Library of the Health Sciences
Jessica Sobolik, B.A.
Director of Alumni and Community Relations
Nasser A. Hammami, M.S.
Chief Information Officer of Information Resources
School of Medicine and Health Sciences Advisory Council
Joshua Wynne, M.D., M.B.A., M.P.H.
Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean
Thomas F. Arnold, M.D., Dickinson
Southwest Campus
John R. Baird, M.D., Fargo
Southeast Campus
Terry L. Dwelle, M.D., Bismarck
State Health Department
Robert S. Erbele, Lehr
North Dakota Senate
Bruce Levi, J.D., Bismarck
North Dakota Medical Association (ex-officio)
Tim Mathern, Fargo
North Dakota Senate
Ralph E. Metcalf, Valley City
North Dakota House of Representatives
David Molmen, M.P.H., Grand Forks
Northeast Campus
Carol K. Olson, Bismarck
State Department of Human Services
Shari L. Orser, M.D., Bismarck
North Dakota Medical Association
Karen Robinson, Ph.D., R.N., Fargo
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Grant H. Shaft, J.D., Grand Forks
State Board of Higher Education
Andrew Wilson, Bismarck
Southwest Campus
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According to the North Dakota Century Code, the 17-member
UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences Advisory
Council is appointed by the Legislative Council and various
medical groups to “study and make recommendations regarding the strategic plan, programs, and facilities of the school of
medicine and health sciences.”
The North Dakota Century Code states that “The primary
purpose of the University of North Dakota School of Medicine
and Health Sciences is to educate physicians and other health
professionals and to enhance the quality of life in North
Dakota. Other purposes include the discovery of knowledge
that benefits the people of this state and enhances the quality
of their lives.”
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Mission, Organization and Facilities
The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and
Health Sciences
The UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences was
established in 1905 as a basic medical science school offering
the first two years of medical education. In 1973, legislative
action created an expanded curriculum and authorized the
granting of the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree. As an interim plan, the curriculum known as the 2:1:1 plan was instituted, providing freshman and sophomore years at UND, the junior year at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine or
the Mayo Medical School, and the final year in North Dakota for
elective clerkships at community hospitals within the state.
The 1981 State Legislature authorized the teaching of the
third year in North Dakota beginning with ten students on
the Fargo campus in 1982-83. Forty students received their
third-year training in North Dakota in 1983-84 and in 1984-85
third-year training was available to all students entering the
School of Medicine, thus giving North Dakota a complete, instate medical education program with the administrative
center in Grand Forks and regional campuses in Bismarck,
Fargo and Minot.
As a four-year-degree-granting institution, the School of
Medicine and Health Sciences has about 130 full-time faculty
and more than 900 part-time or voluntary clinical faculty in
communities throughout North Dakota
The School of Medicine and Health Sciences also includes
the departments of occupational therapy and physical therapy. Degree programs are offered in clinical laboratory science,
cytotechnology, athletic training, and the Physician Assistant
Program—all of which have separate accreditation requirements.
Mission
The primary purpose of the University of North Dakota
School of Medicine and Health Sciences is to educate physicians and other health professionals and to enhance the quality of life in North Dakota. Other purposes include the discovery of knowledge that benefits the people of this state and
enhances the quality of their lives.
Office of Student Affairs
“Student affairs” is a very broad term encompassing all
areas of medical student activity except traditional academics.
The staff of the Office of Student Affairs carries out a variety of
functions including admissions, financial aid, registration and
records, student government, student organizations, and general student advocacy and liaison.
Statewide Structure
Area campuses in Bismarck, Fargo, Minot and Grand Forks
have been established by the UND School of Medicine and
Health Sciences for the training of undergraduate medical students and for postgraduate residency programs and continuing education activities for health professionals.
Local physicians on each campus serve as preceptors for
junior and senior medical students. Community hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, nursing homes and other health care
facilities provide the clinical settings for undergraduate and
graduate medical education. Community resources involved
in medical care services, such as human service centers, alcohol treatment units, public health clinics, etc., also are utilized
in the education programs. Instruction is carried out within
these rural and urban facilities by the physician-faculty of the
medical school. A broad spectrum of experience is available.
Affiliated teaching hospitals include, in addition to community hospitals, the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Fargo,
the United States Air Force hospitals in Minot and Grand
Forks, and the Indian Health Service hospitals in Belcourt and
Ft. Yates.
On each campus, a regional advisory committee consisting
of representatives of educational and health care institutions
works in liaison with the campus dean to effectively accomplish the integration of medical school programs and community resources. Campus deans are responsible to the dean of
the medical school. They serve as an extension of the Office of
Student Affairs, advising medical students and working closely
with all departments of the medical school.
Academic Programs
The School of Medicine and Health Sciences is fully accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education of the
American Medical Association and the Association of
American Medical Colleges.
The School of Medicine and Health Sciences offers accredited undergraduate degrees in the allied health fields of clinical laboratory science, cytotechnology and athletic training;
Master of Science degrees in occupational therapy and clinical
laboratory science; a Master of Physician Assistant Studies
degree, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. In the basic
medical sciences, Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science
degrees are offered in anatomy and cell biology, biochemistry
and molecular biology, microbiology and immunology, and
pharmacology, physiology and therapeutics. Postgraduate
medical residency programs in family medicine, internal medicine, general surgery and psychiatry are offered as well as a
transitional one year program.
Graduate Program
The Graduate School of the University of North Dakota
offers programs leading to master’s and doctoral degrees
through graduate work in many departments of the university. The courses, seminars, research and independent study are
offered by the respective departments. The direction of work
for inclusion in thesis and dissertations to be submitted in
partial fulfillment of the degree requirements is supervised by
the Graduate Faculty of the university. The Graduate Faculty is
composed of members elected to it from the regular departmental faculty.
The Graduate School administers the following degree
programs in the School of Medicine and Health Sciences:
Anatomy and Cell Biology (M.S., Ph.D.); Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology (M.S., Ph.D.); Clinical Laboratory Science
(M.S.); Microbiology and Immunology (M.S., Ph.D.);
Occupational Therapy (M.S.O.T.); Pharmacology, Physiology
and Therapeutics (M.S., Ph.D.); Physical Therapy (D.P.T.), and
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Physician Assistant Studies (M.P.A.S.). Requirements for these
degrees are detailed in the UND Academic Catalog, copies of
which may be obtained from the office of the Registrar,
Twamley Hall 201, or online at und.edu/dept/registrar/catalogs/catalog.
Application for admission to graduate work in one of the
medical sciences should be submitted directly to the
Graduate School on forms obtainable from that office
(http://graduateschool.und.edu). Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree prior to registering with the Graduate
School, but an application for admission may be submitted
and approved prior to actual receipt of the degree. A student
who holds a baccalaureate degree and who has successfully
completed the second-year program in medicine may obtain
a leave of absence from the School of Medicine and Health
Sciences in order to pursue a graduate program. Such students must apply for admission to the Graduate School in the
usual manner.
The Graduate School is the arm of the University providing
administrative oversight of all master’s and doctoral programs
(except M.D. and J.D.) on the campus. The Graduate School
reports to the provost and works closely with the Office of the
Vice President for Research. In the School of Medicine and
Health Sciences, the majority of research results from cooperative efforts between the graduate faculty and graduate students. Completion of a research project of appropriate scope
constitutes a major requirement for obtaining a master’s or
doctoral degree in the basic science departments. Students in
the allied health fields may be required to complete a scholarly project as part of their degree requirements. Research in
the School of Medicine and Health Sciences is supported
through grants obtained by individual faculty members and
by funds made available through departments and the
University. Graduate students may be eligible for a number of
financial awards administered through the Graduate School.
Financial information for graduate students is detailed in the
UND Academic Catalog.
For information on the M.D./Ph.D. program, please see section titled, The Course of Study for the Doctor of Medicine
(M.D.) Degree, in this catalog, http://graduateschoolund.edu.
Office of Medical Education
The Office of Medical Education (OME) is an administrative
unit of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences charged
with developing, administering and evaluating the medical
education programs of the school. OME implements educational policies set by the Medical Curriculum Committee
(MCC). OME provides a wide range of educational services
and consultations to faculty and students, including faculty
development, management of standardized patients for the
curriculum, educational computing, test item banking, and
program evaluation. OME also promotes educational research,
focusing on patient-centered learning in medical education
and performance-based assessment of professional competence.
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The INMED Program
Each year the UND School of Medicine and Health
Sciences adds seven places in its medical school freshman
class and two places in both its physical therapy and occupational therapy programs for fully-qualified American Indian
students who participate in the Indians into Medicine (INMED)
program. Applications for these places are accepted from
enrolled members of federally recognized tribes throughout
the United States.
The school’s INMED program, in operation since 1973, was
initially developed to compensate for the termination of the
federal doctor draft, which had previously been a source of
physicians to serve American Indian communities. INMED has
assisted approximately 20 percent of this country’s Indian
physicians with their education.
The number of INMED places in the freshman class was
increased from five to seven through a 1989 Satellite Office
Agreement with the University of South Dakota School of
Medicine. Two of the seven INMED students admitted to each
class transfer to the University of South Dakota School of
Medicine after successful completion of the curriculum of the
first two years. These two students complete the requirements
for the M.D. degree and graduate from the Sanford School of
Medicine, at the University of South Dakota.
INMED provides a variety of student support services during the academic year, including counseling, coordination of
financial aid, tutoring, a student organization, a study center
and a computer center. The program assists more than 120
American Indian students each year who are enrolled in medicine, pre-medicine and related health science curricula.
INMED also hosts summer enrichment sessions at the precollege and pre-medical school levels. These sessions are
designed to give participants the academic tools to successfully complete their upcoming curricula.
Indian health legislation has established The Quentin N.
Burdick Indian Health Programs at UND to coordinate Indian
student support services at the School of Medicine and
Health Sciences, the College of Nursing and the Department
of Psychology. The participating student support programs
include INMED, Recruitment/Retention of American Indian
Nurses (RAIN), and Indians into Psychology Doctoral
Education (INPSYDE).
The Center for Rural Health
The Center for Rural Health works to connect resources
and knowledge to strengthen the health of people in rural
communities. For over 30 years, the Center for Rural Health
has worked with the public and private sectors, expanding a
circle of partners to develop creative solutions to critical
health issues.
Working closely with communities, health care organizations, health care providers, policy-makers, researchers, tribal
nations and other rural health stakeholders, the Center for
Rural Health uses a multidisciplinary approach to create solutions to complex challenges.
The Center for Rural Health serves the people of the state,
region and nation by using research and knowledge to inform
policy-makers and assist communities. As a resource, its staff
advocates for rural concerns, analyzes health policy, assists
with community and economic development relating to
health systems, develops community-based alternatives,
enhances networks, identifies and researches rural health
issues, targets underserved communities and populations, and
strengthens local health care capabilities. The Center for Rural
Health is also the home of four national programs covering
information dissemination, rural findings dissemination, and
Native American aging
Because of the extensive and quality-driven work of the
Center for Rural Health, it has been named a University of
North Dakota Center of Excellence in Research, Scholarship
and Creative Activity. More information is available at
http://ruralhealth.und.edu.
Facilities
Harley E. French Library of the Health Sciences
The Harley E. French Library of the Health Sciences, named
in honor of a former dean of the School of Medicine, is located
in the Karl Christian Wold, M.D., Bio-Information Learning
Resources Center which opened in 1995.
In addition to a traditional collection of 113,000 books,
periodicals and audiovisual programs, the library offers access
to a growing array of electronic resources. More than 20,000
electronic journals, electronic books, and specialized bibliographic databases are available within the library, from other
locations on campus, and from selected teaching sites around
the state. The library’s online catalog, ODIN, includes the holdings of most of the college, university and hospital libraries in
the state, as well as several public libraries.
The Harley E. French Library coordinates the clinical campus library network with affiliated libraries in Bismarck, Fargo
and Minot. This network links all medical facilities in the state
and provides information resources to health professionals
and students throughout North Dakota.
Physical Plant
The UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences is an
interconnected complex of facilities on Sixth Avenue North
and Columbia Road on the UND campus in Grand Forks. The
additions include the Edwin C. James Medical Research
Facility (completed in 1994) and the Karl Christian Wold, M.D.,
Bio-Information Learning Resources Center (completed in
1995) which houses the Harley E. French Library of the Health
Sciences. The complex includes the Center for Rural Health;
department offices, classrooms and laboratories for instruction of medical students in the basic medical sciences, and
teaching facilities for nursing, clinical laboratory science, physical therapy, physician assistant and graduate programs, as
well as administrative offices. In the fall of 2000, the
Biomedical Research Facility opened as part of the School of
Medicine and Health Sciences complex. In August 2001, the
University Health Facility, which includes the Clinical
Education Center and the Family Practice Center, opened at
Hamline and Seventh Avenue North. In the fall of 2004, the
Neuroscience Research Facility was completed and opened at
Hamline and Fifth Avenue North, immediately west of the
medical school complex.
In 2010, an addition to the Clinical Education Center was
built to house the Simulation Center, which will train medical
students, nursing students, resident physicians, physician
assistant students, and health care practitioners from across
the state. The School of Medicine and Health Sciences also
constructed a Family Medicine Center in Minot in 2005, which
houses both the family medicine residency program and its
clinic and the Northwest Campus office. A family medicine
center is under construction in Bismarck and is scheduled to
open in 2011.
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The latest simulation technology provides medical and allied health sciences students the opportunity to hone critical
patient care skills.
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Admissions and Financial Information
Admissions
Equal Opportunity Policy
It is the policy of the University of North Dakota that there
shall be no discrimination against persons because of race,
religion, age, color, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national
origin, marital status, veterans’ status, or political belief or affiliation, and that equal opportunity and access to facilities shall
be available to all. The policy is particularly applicable in the
admission of students in all colleges, and in their academic
pursuits. It also is applicable in university-owned or university-approved housing, food services, extracurricular activities
and all other student services. It is a guiding policy in the
employment of students either by the university or by nonuniversity employers through the university and in the
employment of faculty and staff. Inquiries as to the equal
opportunity, affirmative action, or diversity policies for the
University of North Dakota or coverage of state and federal
civil or human rights statutes or regulations may be directed
to Sally J. Page, Affirmative Action Officer, 101 Twamley Hall,
Stop 7097, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 582027097; telephone 701-777-4171 (voice/TDD). Concerns regarding Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (educational
opportunity) or the Americans with Disabilities Act may be
addressed to the Affirmative Action Officer or to the Office of
Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 111 North Canal
Street, Suite 1053, Chicago, Il 60606-7204.
Residency Requirements
Competition for admission to the School of Medicine and
Health Sciences is keen. Preference in admission is given to
residents of North Dakota. A resident is any applicant who
has lived in North Dakota for 12 months prior to November 1
of the year of application and who is a United States citizen or
legal permanent resident of the U.S. Former long-term residents of North Dakota and residents of other states who have
a North Dakota connection also will be considered. In addition, applicants certified by the Western Interstate
Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) receive equal preference for up to six of the positions in each entering class.
Residents of Minnesota also will be considered for admission
on a very limited basis. Regardless of state residency, any
Native American who is an enrolled member of a federally
recognized tribe, may apply for admission through the Indians
Into Medicine (INMED) program, a federally funded program
that provides educational opportunity and retention services.
Due to the large number of qualified applicants from North
Dakota, other non-North Dakota citizens are discouraged from
applying.
Admissions Committee
This committee begins each November to consider applicants for the following year’s class. Clinical and basic science
faculty as well as medical student representatives work
together on the committee to assess the qualifications of the
applicant. If their evaluation of the data submitted is found
competitive, the candidate is invited for an interview before a
final decision is made.
Application Procedure
Requests for application information should be addressed to
Secretary, Committee on Admissions
Office of Student Affairs and Admissions
University of North Dakota
School of Medicine and Health Sciences
501 North Columbia Road – Stop 9037
Grand Forks, N.D. 58202-9037
The application form must be requested and completed
online at
http://smhs.med.und.nodak.edu/msapplication/request/.
Please contact Jude Heit via e-mail with any questions:
jdheit@medicine.nodak.edu. The application form for admission to the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and
Health Sciences must be submitted no later than November 1
of the year preceding intended enrollment.
The completed application folder consists of: 1) the written application form, 2) a personal statement, 3) four letters of
recommendation, 4) Medical College Admissions Test scores,
5) official academic transcripts, and 6) a $50 non-refundable
application fee. Absence of any material or delay in receipt of
required materials will delay consideration of the application.
Changes occur in the application process and premedical
requirements from time to time. The applicant should check
with the Office of Student Affairs and Admissions at the
School of Medicine and Health Sciences prior to application.
Personal Statement
The personal statement offers an opportunity for the applicant to describe those attributes, characteristics and interests
which underlie his/her decision to study medicine.
Participation in research projects, hobbies, and health-related
employment are experiences which may help in the deliberations of the admissions committee. An effort should be made
to demonstrate, by specific example, motivation and commitment to a medical career, the ability to work with people,
compassion and empathy, and the ability to deal with the
everyday problems of life.
Letters of Recommendation
Confidential appraisals by college advisors, instructors or
others are an important part of the application. These recommendations should include one letter from a peer, such as a
roommate, spouse or friend, and one letter from a science professor. Recommendations should be sought from persons
who know the applicant well and can give a frank and thorough assessment of the applicant’s personality, industry, reliability and motivation. All letters of recommendation are considered confidential and may not be viewed by the applicant.
Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)
All accredited medical schools, acting through the
Association of American Medical Colleges, have arranged for a
standard Medical College Admissions Test to be given to all
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applicants. This test is administered by the Association of
American Medical Colleges, and application must be made
electronically at: www.aamc.org/students/mcat. Application
for the test must be made approximately one month prior to
the testing date. Inquiries regarding application should be
directed to the AAMC.
Since January 2007, the test has been administered electronically at several Prometric Centers across the nation. All
applicants are encouraged to take the test early in the year,
but no later than the fall of the year in which the application
is filed. All applicants must report MCAT scores prior to consideration for admission to the School of Medicine and Health
Sciences. If an applicant has taken the MCAT more than one
time, the most recent score will be used in the admissions
process. Test results must be recent. If more than three years
old, MCAT scores will not be accepted as valid for application.
There are several booklets which advise students about
the MCAT and the premedical advisors often can give additional information. Obtaining the best possible scores on this
test is an important part of the application process.
Academic Accomplishment and Admission Requirements
Prior to admission, a minimum of 90 semester hours of
credit from an approved college or university is required.
Preference is given to students who have completed an
undergraduate degree and who are broadly educated in the
sciences and humanities. The School of Medicine and Health
Sciences recognizes that, since medicine deals with people, an
understanding of literature, art, history, ethics and philosophy
is an adjunct to a physician. Science and humanities are not
mutually exclusive and both are viewed as necessary for the
practice of medicine. It also is recommended strongly that
students be computer literate.
The following list of courses and credits indicates the minimal prerequisites that all applicants must take prior to admission to medical school. A minimum cumulative and science
(chemistry, physics, biology, psychology and math) grade
point average of 3.0 is expected.
Minimum Semester Hours
Chemistry (with Laboratory)
General Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Biology (with Laboratory)
Physics (with Laboratory)
Psychology/Sociology
Language Arts (English, Speech, etc.)
College Algebra
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8
8*
8
8
3
6
3
*A student may substitute a semester or quarter of biochemistry for the final semester/quarter of organic chemistry.
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Personal Interview
Applicants favorably considered for admission are invited
for personal interview with the Committee on Admissions.
Individual interviews are conducted by a team of three committee members: a physician, a basic scientist and a medical
student.
The interview serves to help both the applicant and the
committee. It provides an opportunity for the applicant to ask
pertinent questions and introduce any special circumstances
which might exist. The committee in turn becomes acquainted with the applicant and obtains an appraisal of personal
qualities and character traits which could assist the candidate
in becoming a good physician. Interviews are held during
regular meetings of the Admissions Committee, usually in
December and January.
Applicants must realize that in addition to high academic
achievement, selection is based on a number of factors. The
demonstration of such qualities as motivation and commitment to a medical career, empathy and compassion in interpersonal relationships, maturity and flexibility in dealing with
problems, and the ability to work with others in small groups
is very important in the selection process.
Notification of Acceptance
Letters of acceptance and non-acceptance will be mailed
from the Office of Student Affairs and Admissions within four
to six weeks of the interview date, unless the applicant is notified otherwise. The student must send a letter of intent to
enter the School of Medicine and Health Sciences within fourweeks of notification of acceptance. The letter of acceptance
must be accompanied by a deposit of $100, which is applied
to the first semester tuition and is refundable should a student withdraw prior to May 15.
The School of Medicine and Health Sciences has a limited
program of deferred entry for interested students. Once admitted, a student may request a one-year deferral of admission.
WICHE Participation
The School of Medicine and Health Sciences participates in
the Professional Student Exchange Program administered by
the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
(WICHE), under which legal residents of western states without a medical school may receive preference in admission.
Certified WICHE students pay resident tuition if they are supported by their home state. To be certified as eligible for this
program, the student must write to the WICHE certifying officer in his/her state of legal residence for the program application form. The number of students to be supported in each
state in the field of medicine depends upon state appropriations. For addresses of state certifying officers consult the
Office of Student Affairs at the UND School of Medicine and
Health Sciences or WICHE Professional Student Exchange
Program, 3035 Center Green Drive, Suite 200, Boulder,
Colorado 80301-2204 (telephone: 303/541-0270 or by e-mail
at info-sep@wiche.edu).
Reapplication
Unsuccessful applicants may reapply by repeating the process
described under Application Procedure. Filling out a new
application form, writing a new personal statement and
requesting current letters of recommendation are required.
The reapplication must include a check or money order for
$50, payable to the UND School of Medicine and Health
Sciences.
Advanced Standing
Graduate students from any university, upon submission of
the standard application, will be considered on an equal basis
for admission with other applicants to the first-year class.
Attainment of the graduate degree, however, must be completed prior to the desired enrollment date unless other
arrangements are made in writing with the chairperson of the
appropriate graduate department.
The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and
Health Sciences is unable to accept transfer students from
other medical schools, except under the most unusual circumstances. Then, the same procedure pertains. The student
must apply through the process described; the decision
regarding acceptance into the School of Medicine and Health
Sciences will be made by the Admissions Committee. If
accepted, the student may petition the Student Performance
and Recognition Committee for advanced standing. Given the
curriculum at the University of North Dakota School of
Medicine and Health Sciences, only transfer requests for
advanced standing as a third-year medical student will be
considered. The applicant must have passed Step 1 of the
United States Medical Licensing Examination.
RESIDENT MEDICAL STUDENT
Cost of Attendance, 2010-2011
(10 Mo.)
Freshmen
(10.5 Mo.)
Sophomores
(12 Mo.)
Juniors
$24,119
$1,282
$24,119
$1,282
$1,300
$505
$400
$725
Financial Information
Medical Education Expenses
An estimate of the general expenses for resident medical
students during the 2010-2011 academic year follows:
The cost of attendance reflects average expenses incurred
by a student to attend medical school for one year. It is adjusted annually based on student surveys and the consumer price
index (CPI). It does not include expenses for individuals other
than the student (with the exception of daycare costs), or
expenses incurred during periods of non-enrollment.
Other necessary expenses such as daycare costs, health
insurance premiums, emergency car repairs, medical/dental
bills not covered by insurance, and the purchase of a computer may be included in the cost of attendance, if incurred during the academic year. Students may request consideration
for a “Cost of Attendance” increase by submitting a Request
for Re-evaluation form and supporting documentation to the
Medical School Student Financial Aid Office.
The total amount of a student’s financial aid award cannot
exceed the cost of attendance.
Student Financial Aid Services
The School of Medicine and Health Sciences’ Student
Financial Aid Office, in cooperation with the University of
North Dakota Student Financial Aid Office, administers a number of scholarship and loan funds for medical students. The
office reviews requests and provides financial aid based upon
students’ needs and scholastic achievement. Every effort is
made to minimize financial difficulties for each student.
Periodic financial aid counseling and debt management activities are offered to all students.
Information about loans and scholarships can be obtained
from the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences,
Student Financial Aid Office, 501 North Columbia Road, STOP
9037, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037 or by e-mail: jthorv@medicine.nodak.edu. The office also has information concerning
federal scholarship programs for medical
students.
Information about financial aid for nonmedical students, i.e. undergraduate and
(11 Mo.)
graduate students, is available at the
Seniors
University’s Student Financial Aid Office,
Twamley Hall, UND. Information about fel$24,119
lowships, traineeships and assistantships for
$1,282
graduate students is available at the
Graduate School, Twamley Hall, UND.
$500
Tuition
Fees
Microscope Fee
Books & Supplies
USMLE Step 1 (Fee)
PDA
USMLE Step 2 CK (Fee)
USMLE Step 2 CS (Fee)
Travel Expense for Step 2 CS
Room & Board
Transportation
Personal/Misc.
Medical/Dental/Vision
$24,119
$1,282
$325
$2,250
$9,104
$3,496
$3,149
$1,690
$9,539
$3,614
$3,271
$1,745
$10,996
$3,977
$3,619
$1,887
$500
$10,114
$3,843
$3,884
$1,693
Totals
$45,415
$45,775
$47,680
$46,440
$505
$1,075
Student Employment
Medical students should not plan on or
undertake employment during the academic year. Student assistantships in some
departments are available to medical students beyond the first year. They usually are
arranged on an hourly basis after the school
year begins. In addition, both research and
clinical opportunities are available during
the summer or free periods for interested
medical students.
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Graduate Student Financial Assistance
Assistance for graduate students is available in the form of
fellowships, traineeships and assistantships. The Graduate
Section of the UND catalog should be consulted for details on
each award.
Fellowships and traineeships, given by the department and
the Graduate School, are outright financial awards requiring
no services. Students holding such awards must pursue academic studies full-time. Assistantships, of which there are
three kinds (teaching, research and service), commit the student to perform a specific service, usually on a half-time basis,
with the result that only half-time academic loads may be carried. Research assistantships are awarded from the research
grants held by faculty members and require the recipient to
carry out research on a specific project. Graduate teaching
assistantships require the recipient to assist in the teaching
program of the department. Service assistantships are funded
by various service units on campus.
To be eligible for financial assistance, a student must be
admitted to the Graduate School for work toward a graduate
degree. Applications for financial aid in the form of fellowships, traineeships and assistantships should be submitted to
the Graduate School before March 1 with awards being
announced about April 15. Only students in approved or qualified status are eligible for Graduate Teaching, Research and
Service Assistantships.
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Satisfactory Progress
Any time a student drops a course or withdraws from the
university, federally-funded student financial aid may be jeopardized now or in the future. At least two-thirds of all courses
in which a student is enrolled must be completed successfully
to maintain eligibility for federally-funded student financial
aid. In addition, medical students must complete their program of study with a maximum of 218 credit hours attempted. The maximum number of credit hours attempted for graduate students is 135, and it is 187 for undergraduates. This
policy is presented in its entirety in the Code of Student Life.
Refund of Institutional Charges for
Withdrawn Students
A student who withdraws from the University under normal conditions and after the beginning of instruction will be
granted a refund of tuition/fees in accordance with federal
regulations and North Dakota State Board of Higher
Education policy. The pro-rata refund schedule is published
online each semester in the UND Time Schedule of Classes.
No refund will be made to a student who is suspended or dismissed. If a student who is awarded financial aid receives a
tuition refund, the refund will be applied to the financial aid,
not issued to the student.
Policies and Procedures Governing
the Standards for Student Performance
Division I - Introduction and Statement of Responsibilities
The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and
Health Sciences (SMHS) is a professional community of students and faculty who share the responsibility for the achievement of a common goal: the training of competent physicians
who shall exhibit and maintain high standards of professional
and personal conduct. Achievement of this goal is a complex
process with many incremental steps through which a student must progress. The progress of students shall be monitored by the faculty to ensure and facilitate each student’s
adherence to proper standards of performance including academic, professional skills, behavior, academic honesty, and satisfactory performance within all components of the curriculum.
This document describes the system employed by the
SMHS for considering matters of student progress and should
be used by students and faculty alike as a guide to the standards and expectations of the SMHS and the process used by
the school to properly certify its students for the M.D. degree.
The SMHS’s Student Performance and Recognition Committee
(SPRC) is delegated the responsibility for implementing the
system.
Each student in the SMHS has the responsibility of abiding
by the rules and regulations of the University of North Dakota
and of the SMHS and meeting the standards of academic performance and personal conduct. At the same time, each student has the right to be afforded the benefit of policies and
procedures in matters related to his/her progress through the
medical curriculum and with respect to grievances of an academic nature.
In granting a student the M.D. degree, the faculty of the
University of North Dakota SMHS endorse that student as having acquired the knowledge and skills appropriate for entry
into graduate medical training and as having demonstrated
appropriate professional and personal conduct. Therefore,
faculty have the responsibility of establishing standards of
academic accomplishment and professional conduct that students must attain to receive the M.D. degree. The faculty also
have the responsibility of establishing the evaluative criteria
consistent with the student performance goals of the SMHS
and to assist each student in recognizing and correcting
deficits before the M.D. degree can be granted.
This document describes the standards of academic performance and professionalism within all components of the
curriculum that must be attained before graduation with an
M.D. degree from the University of North Dakota SMHS.
Division II - Committee Structure
Section 2-101 Student Performance and Recognition
Committee
A. Committee Responsibilities and Jurisdiction
1. The Student Performance and Recognition Committee
is a standing committee in the SMHS and reports its findings
to the Faculty Academic Council (FAC). This committee will
meet regularly two times per academic year. It will also meet
at other times as necessary to consider issues of student performance. The Chair of the SPRC will report any substantive
business that has come before SPRC at each meeting of FAC.
2. The responsibilities of SPRC are to review, at least biannually, individual student progress based on faculty reports;
and to identify problem areas, recommend and/or approve
changes in a student’s program, determine whether the
established standards of academic performance and conduct
(including academic performance, professional skills and
behavior, and academic honesty) have been met, and recommend promotion and graduation.
3. SPRC reports its findings to the Faculty Academic
Council in all matters of academic performance. The
Committee shall submit to FAC, for its approval, the names of
students recommended for promotion and graduation. FAC
then certifies that graduates of the institution have met the
academic performance goals and have exhibited those characteristics that are consistent with the SMHS’s standards of
professional behavior and academic honesty. Actions taken
by SPRC concerning probation, suspension, leave of absence,
and dismissal shall be reported at the next FAC meeting by
the chair of SPRC without disclosing student names and/or
confidential information.
4. Problems may be identified and reported to SPRC
through written evaluations by any member of the SMHS
community. These concerns should be directed to the SPRC
chairperson who establishes the agenda for meetings and/or
hearings. SPRC has jurisdiction to consider all matters of academic conduct including the cognitive measures of academic
performance (performance on assessment tools used within
all components of the curriculum and professional skills) and
the non-cognitive measures of performance (professional
conduct and academic honesty observed and assessed).
5. SPRC decisions may include but are not limited to:
a. Promotion
b. Graduation
c. Remediation
e. Counseling
f. Leave of absence: A student may request a leave of
absence by submitting to the SPRC chairperson a
written request that lists the reasons for the leave
and how the time will be used. SPRC will evaluate
the request and make a decision. In emergency situations related to student safety and emotional
well-being or personal problems of a confidential
nature, the Associate Dean for Student Affairs can
recommend leave of absence status to the Dean
without the advice or consent of SPRC. SPRC and/or
the Dean may specify conditions that must be met
during the leave of absence period.
g. Academic probation: A student who fails to complete satisfactorily a single block, required clinical
experience, or elective will be placed on academic
probation. This indicates a condition in which a student is other than “in good standing or progressing
satisfactorily with the class.” SPRC may consult with
the Office of Medical Education and other faculty to
specify the period of time and contingencies that
must be met before the probationary status is
removed. Failure to fulfill the contingencies in the
specified time period will result in a dismissal hear21
ing. Probationary status can result from unsatisfactory academic performance, deficiencies in professional skills and behavior, and/or academic dishonesty.
h. Suspension: A student may be suspended as a result
of either of the following deficiencies:
- unsatisfactory performance in two blocks, two
required clinical experiences, or two electives in any
one academic year.
- unprofessional behavior and/or academic dishonesty. Failure of a student to fulfill the recommendations set by SPRC for remediation, repetition, or correction of behavior during the period of suspension
will result in a dismissal hearing.
i. Dismissal: A decision to dismiss a student may result
from a dismissal hearing called to address the following deficiencies:
- failure of two blocks, two required clinical experiences, or two electives; in any one academic year.
- failure to meet SPRC’s conditions set for remediation, leave of absence, and/or removal of probation
or suspension status.
- failure of a USMLE Step Examination on two
administrations.
- failure to complete Years 1 and 2 within three years
from the date of matriculation or failure to complete
Years 3 and 4 in three years from the student’s
beginning of Year 3; subject to SPRC consideration
of unusual circumstances.
- failure to adhere to the behavioral component of
performance as defined in Section 3-103.
6. The Chair of SPRC is empowered to address in consultation with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs all routine
matters to come before SPRC. Routine matters include, but
are not limited to, defined Leaves of Absence for reasons
including study/academic needs, health reasons, and personal
concerns; the placement of students on academic probation
according to these policies; and the granting of awards and
scholarships. The Chair must refer to the Committee any matter requiring a full hearing by the Committee as described in
the Academic Catalog of the SMHS including but not limited
to hearings on unsatisfactory academic performance and
unprofessional conduct. The Chair will report to SPRC at its
next meeting any business that has been handled by the
Chair since the last meeting of the full SPRC.
B. Committee composition: Election to the committee will be
in accordance with the SMHS bylaws, which specifies the
membership as follows:
1. Three members shall be from the full-time basic
science faculty.
2. Three members shall be from the full-time clinical
science faculty.
3. Four members, one from each class of the medical
student body.
4. The Associate Dean for Student Affairs, the Associate
Dean for Academic Affairs, and the Director of Assessment will
be advisory members.
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Division III - Academic Performance
Section 3-101 Satisfactory and Unsatisfactory
Performance Within All Components of the Curriculum
Promotion from one component of the curriculum to the
next and graduation from the program with the granting of
the M.D. degree are based on a student satisfactorily meeting
the performance standards established by the faculty of the
SMHS.
A. Performance Standards
1. Students must be registered for each block, required
clinical experience or elective at the prescribed time as outlined in the SMHS Academic Catalog unless otherwise authorized by SPRC.
2. Student performance is determined on the basis of
achievement of prescribed block, required clinical experience,
or elective objectives. Students must achieve the satisfactory
criterion level established by the faculty and presented to all
students at the beginning of each block, required clinical
experience or elective.
3. Student performance will be recorded according to the
attached grading policy for medical students. (See Appendix Medical Student Grading Policy). The faculty will evaluate and
document each student’s general performance characteristics
including self-directed learning, knowledge of the sciences
basic to medicine, clinical skills competency, and professional
attitudes and behaviors.
4. Satisfactory completion of Steps 1 and 2 of the United
States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), according to
established National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) criteria, is a requirement for graduation and granting of the M.D.
degree at SMHS; a student must pass USMLE Step 1 before
beginning the second half of the required third year clerkships. A student is required to take USMLE Step 1 before
beginning Year 3 required clinical experiences provided that
Blocks I-VIII of Years 1 and 2 have been satisfactorily completed. Should a student fail to satisfactorily complete Step 1, the
student would be allowed to continue in the first half of the
Year 3 required clinical experiences or, with the counsel of
SPRC and the Associate Dean of Student Affairs, petition for a
leave of absence to adequately prepare to repeat the exam. If
a student takes and fails a USMLE Step Examination two
times, a dismissal hearing will be conducted.
5. Satisfactory grades in individual components of the
curriculum do not guarantee that the student’s performance,
viewed as a whole, will meet requirements for awarding the
degree.
B. Curriculum Completion and Promotion
Promotion from component to component (e.g., block to
block or year to year) requires satisfactory completion of all
blocks, required clinical experiences, and/or curriculum objectives in the preceding curricular component.
C. Consequences of Unsatisfactory Academic Performance
1. Remediation: Remedial experiences may be prescribed
depending on the time and severity of student deficiencies.
a. If, by student self-assessment or observation by a
faculty facilitator or preceptor, a student is performing unsatisfactorily during a block, required clinical
experience or elective, the block or clinical experience director may prescribe measures to help correct the deficiencies. The availability and type of
remediation are the responsibility of the faculty and
may include, but are not limited to, designated tutorials, academic exercises, or supplemental instruction.
b. If a student receives an “Unsatisfactory” grade at the
end of a block or required clinical experience,
remediation will be required. Students with
“Unsatisfactory” grades in more than one required
clinical experience cannot begin remediation
programs until the SPRC has given approval.
2. A student who receives an “Unsatisfactory” grade in a
single block or required clinical experience will be placed on
academic probation. Removal of probationary status requires
satisfactory completion of the particular block or required
clinical experience.
a. Within Blocks I-VIII of Years 1 and 2, failure of a single
component of assessment in an individual block
results in an Unsatisfactory grade for the block.
Remediation of the failed component can be accomplished during the Special Studies Week (10th week
of the block) according to written policies and procedures for remediation. Successful remediation will
result in a “Satisfactory” grade for the block.
Unsuccessful remediation will not affect participation in the subsequent block; however, the student
will be responsible for remediating the entire block
at a designated time during the summer following
the academic year in which the deficiency occurred.
Failure to remediate block assessment in the summer will result in a dismissal hearing in which a decision to dismiss the student or to grant an opportunity to repeat the block will be made by the SPRC after
careful consideration of the student’s entire record.
b. Within Blocks I-VIII of Years 1 and 2, failure of more
than one component of assessment in an individual
block results in an “Unsatisfactory” grade for the
block. While the deficiency will not affect participation in the subsequent block, remediation of the
entire block is necessary and will occur at a designated time during the summer following the academic year in which the deficiency occurred.
Remediation will be done according to written policies and procedures. Successful remediation will
result in a Satisfactory grade for the block. Failure to
remediate block assessment in the summer will
result in a dismissal hearing in which a decision to
dismiss the student or to grant an opportunity to
repeat the block will be made by the SPRC after
careful consideration of the student’s entire record.
c. For clerkships, if a student fails one or more components of assessment, the student may progress to
the next clerkship but must make arrangements
with the clerkship director(s) for remediation of the
clerkship in a timely manner. Failure to remediate
the clerkship will result in a dismissal hearing in
which a decision to dismiss the student or to grant
an opportunity to repeat the clerkship will be made
by the SPRC after careful consideration of the student’s entire record.
d. Within the Rural Opportunities in Medical Education
(ROME) program, students must successfully pass all
components of assessment. Failure of any component of assessment will require remediation before
going on to Year 4 electives. Failure to remediate
will result in a dismissal hearing and a decision to
either dismiss the student, or in consultation with
Clerkship Directors and SPRC, require that the student successfully complete a prescribed program of
study to correct the deficiency. The requirements of
remediation may include successful completion of a
clerkship in the discipline in which the student is
deficient.
3. “Unsatisfactory” grades in any block of Year 1 must be
corrected before starting Year 2. “Unsatisfactory” grades in any
block of Year 2 must be corrected before starting required
Year 3 clinical experiences. “Unsatisfactory” grades in any
required clinical experiences of Year 3 must be corrected
before starting Year 4 electives. Exceptions to the above must
be approved by SPRC.
4. A student who receives two “Unsatisfactory” grades in
an academic year will be placed on probation and a dismissal
hearing will be held. A decision to dismiss the student, to suspend the student, or to grant remedial experiences will be
made by SPRC after careful consideration of the student’s
entire record. Removal of probation and promotion to the
next curricular component requires satisfactory remediation
of the specific deficiencies. Failure to meet the criteria of the
remedial experiences is grounds for dismissal.
a. For Blocks I-VIII of Years 1 and 2, if a student fails a
single component of assessment in an individual
block, and fails to remediate in week 10, and fails to
remediate a deficiency in any subsequent block in
the same academic year, the student will be placed
on probation and a dismissal hearing will be held. A
decision to dismiss the student or to grant an
opportunity to repeat the year will be made by SPRC
after careful consideration of the student’s entire
record.
b. If a student fails multiple components of assessment
in more than one block in the same academic year,
the student will be placed on probation, and a dismissal hearing will be held. A decision to dismiss
the student or to grant an opportunity to repeat the
year will be made by SPRC after careful consideration of the student’s entire record.
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c. If a student carries unremediated “Unsatisfactory”
grades in two or more required clinical experiences
and/or electives in Year 3 or 4, the student will be
placed on probation, and a dismissal hearing will be
held. A decision to dismiss the student or to grant
an opportunity to repeat the year will be made by
the SPRC after careful consideration of the student’s
entire record.
5. During a repeated year, a student will be placed on probation and a dismissal hearing will be held if the student fails
any block in which the student was previously enrolled. A
decision regarding dismissal will be made by the SPRC after
careful consideration of the student’s entire record.
6. Students admitted to SMHS must complete their
requirements for the M.D. degree within six years from the
date of matriculation. Blocks I-VIII (Years 1 and 2) must be
completed satisfactorily in no more than three years from the
date of matriculation, and required clinical experiences and
electives (Years 3 and 4) must be completed satisfactorily in
no more than three years from the date the student begins
the third year required experiences. Students in the M.D./Ph.D.
program may exceed the six year limitation in satisfying the
requirements of both degrees, but must take no more than
three years from the date of matriculation to complete satisfactorily Blocks I-VIII and no more than three years after
beginning the required Year 3 clinical experiences to complete satisfactorily required clinical experiences and electives.
Failure by any student to complete requirements as stated is
grounds for dismissal. SPRC may make limited exceptions to
this policy for medical or other compelling reasons.
Section 3-102:
Standards, Policies and Procedures in Matters Relating to
the Passing and Failing of Curricular Components,
Examinations and Other Measures of Performance
A. The Student Performance and Recognition Committee
(SPRC) is responsible for making decisions relative to academic performance (see Section 3-101). The SPRC will routinely
review student performance and make decisions concerning
probation, suspension, and leave of absence.
B. Any student who has received “Unsatisfactory” grades in
two blocks, required clinical experiences, or electives in the
same academic year; or who has failed to meet the contingencies of a leave of absence, probation or suspension; or, who as
a result of a suspension decision has been designated by the
SPRC to receive a dismissal hearing; shall be notified by certified mail from the chairperson of the SPRC that a dismissal
hearing will be held. The SPRC chairperson shall notify the
student by letter of the details of the dismissal hearing at least
ten (10) business days prior to the scheduled SPRC meeting.
The chairperson shall send the letter by certified mail, return
receipt requested, to the student at his/her address appearing
in the registrar’s records or the chairperson may have the letter delivered personally to the student by a representative of
the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. In the event that the
chairperson is unable to have the letter personally served
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upon the student or the student does not sign the receipt for
the certified letter, after reasonable attempts, the SPRC chairperson may show by sworn statement that a reasonable
attempt has been made to provide notice to the student, and
the SPRC shall proceed with the hearing.
1. A copy of the letter will be sent to the Associate Dean
for Student Affairs who will be available to advise the student
in matters pertaining to the hearing.
2. A copy of the letter also will be sent to the Associate
Dean for Academic Affairs.
C. A letter mailed or served personally on the student under
part B shall:
1. document the reasons for the dismissal hearing;
2. direct the student to be present at the specified time,
date and place of the SPRC meeting;
3. advise the student of his/her rights to:
a. a public or private hearing.
b. appear in person alone or with an advisor.
c. challenge the persons designated to hear the case.
d. know the identity of each person who will provide
information in the case.
e. summon individuals to provide supporting information, require production of documentary and other
evidence, offer evidence, and argue in his/her own
behalf.
f. question each person who will provide
information in the case for the purpose of
clarification.
g. have a copy of the secretary’s record of the hearing.
h. appeal as outlined in Section 3-102 (L).
4. contain the names of any individuals who will provide
information concerning the academic deficiencies.
5. notify the student that the Associate Dean for Academic
Affairs and members of the SPRC may question the involved
student and anyone else who provides information on the
student’s behalf.
D. The student and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
shall disclose through the Committee chairperson five (5)
business days before the meeting, the names of any persons
to be called to the meeting.
E. The SPRC chairperson shall compile a list of all individuals
who will present information on behalf of either the student
or the School and shall distribute the list to the student and to
each member of the SPRC four (4) business days before the
meeting.
F. In deciding the question of dismissal, the SPRC has the
right and responsibility to review the student’s entire academic record.
G. The SPRC for good cause may postpone the hearing and
notify all interested persons of the new hearing date, time,
and place. Upon request of the student, the SPRC also may
waive the ten business day period of notice, informing all
interested persons of the new hearing date, time, and place.
H. Hearing Procedure
1. All hearings will be conducted with the objective of
providing basic fairness to all parties.
2. The SPRC chairperson determines the format of the
hearing based on policy and procedure.
3. The student states whether the hearing is to be open to
the public or closed. If the hearing is to be open to the public,
the student shall sign a written statement to that effect.
4. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs represents the
interests of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences
before the SPRC and presents the facts of the case.
5. Legal counsel may be present to advise the committee.
6. The student presents his/her case.
7. The student may have legal counsel present to advise
him/her.
8. Legal counsel, if present, may make no statements, may
not ask questions, and may not submit written material.
9. Persons called to the meeting may present information
and then may be questioned by the student, the Associate
Dean for Academic Affairs, and members of SPRC.
10. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs as well as the
student present rebuttal evidence and arguments. Members
of the SPRC ask questions.
11. The SPRC deliberates on the information presented with
the student absent and makes a decision.
I. Hearing Record - The hearing record is confidential and
consists of:
1. a copy of the notice forwarded to the student.
2. a written summary of the hearing together with all documentary and other evidence offered or admitted in evidence.
3. written motions, pleas and any other material considered by the SPRC.
4. the decision of the SPRC.
5. the student’s entire record.
J. The SPRC chairperson submits in writing the decision of
the Committee to the principal parties within ten (10) business days of the meeting. The decision details the reasons for
the dismissal or other appropriate actions. The decision is also
reported at the next Faculty Academic Council meeting.
K. After completion of all SPRC actions, all documents and
records of the case shall be forwarded to the SMHS Office of
Student Affairs for storage as a separate record. Notation of the
SPRC action will be made in the student’s permanent record.
L. Appeal
1. The student may appeal the Committee’s decision directly
to the Dean of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
2. An appeal shall be made by the student giving written
notice of the intent to appeal to the Dean within ten (10) business days after the date of the written decision. All materials
from the student in support of the student’s appeal must be
received by the Dean within thirty (30) business days after the
decision was announced. The written notice shall contain the
student’s name, the date of the decision, and the name of the
student’s representative, if any.
*Academic Medicine, 68, 799 - 803 (1993).
3. Notice of appeal suspends the imposition of penalty
until the appeal is finally decided. Pending appeal, the Dean
may suspend the right of the student to attend class and/or
engage in academic programs:
a. for reasons relating to the student’s physical
or emotional safety and well-being, or
b. for reasons relating to the safety of patients,
students or faculty.
4. The Dean may approve, reject, or modify the decision in
question or may require that the original hearing be
reopened for the presentation of additional evidence and
reconsideration of the decision. The Dean’s decision must be
forthcoming within ten (10) business days of the date of the
receipt of all supporting materials. The Dean’s decision shall
be communicated in writing to the student and to the
Associate Dean for Student Affairs.
5. The Dean’s decision is final and not further appealable.
Section 3-103:
The Behavioral Component of Academic Performance
A. A medical school has the responsibility to society and to
the medical profession to certify that its graduates have the
cognitive knowledge and skills and the non-cognitive qualities necessary to function as competent and safe physicians.
Section 3-101 and 3-102 address the cognitive knowledge
and skill aspect of academic performance. This section
addresses the non-cognitive or behavioral component of academic performance. Included within this category is the obvious issue of academic honesty. Also included, however, are
issues of professional integrity and ethical behavior, which are
viewed as equally important aspects of academic performance.
The faculty of the University of North Dakota School of
Medicine and Health Sciences recognizes six basic professional
traits that are critical components of academic performance.*
They are listed below with some examples of behavior that
illustrate the trait:
1. Reliability and responsibility
a. Can be depended upon to do his or her duty
b. Follows through on tasks he or she agreed
to perform
c. Arrives on time for class, clinic, rounds, etc.
2. Maturity
a. Behaves respectfully
b. Accepts responsibility for failure
c. Does not make inappropriate demands
d. Is not abusive and critical during times of stress
3. Critique
a. Accepts criticism and reacts positively to it
b. Looks at self objectively
c. Takes steps to correct shortcomings
4. Communication skills
a. Listens well
b. Does not engage in blocking behaviors:
-hostile, derogatory, sarcastic
-loud or disruptive
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-distracting verbal and/or nonverbal cues
of nonparticipation
-Effectively identifies emotional concerns of patients
-Uses language appropriate to circumstances
5. Honesty and integrity
a. Adheres to professional and/or ethical standards
b. Is honest
c. Corrects and takes responsibility for own errors
d. Does not falsely indicate possession of knowledge
6. Respect for patients
a. Maintains patient’s confidentiality
b. Demonstrates empathic behavior
c. Is patient with patients and family
d. Is sensitive to patient’s immediate physical
and/or emotional needs
e. Is not racist or sexist
f. Is considerate to patients
g. Addresses patients appropriately
Accordingly, the University of North Dakota School of
Medicine and Health Sciences, through its faculty, hereby
defines the standards of professional behavior and academic
honesty.
B. The following shall be considered violations of the standards of academic honesty:
1. Cheating on a test, including but not limited to:
a. Copying from another student’s test paper.
b. Using materials during a test not authorized by
the person giving the test.
c. Collaborating with or seeking aid from another
student during a test without authority.
d. Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing,
transporting, or soliciting in whole or in part the
contents of an unadministered test.
e. Substituting for another student or permitting
another student to substitute for oneself to take
a test.
f. Bribing another person to obtain an
unadministered test or information about an
unadministered test.
2. Plagiarism means the appropriation, buying, receiving as
a gift, or obtaining by any means another person’s work, in
any form or format, and the unacknowledged submission or
incorporation of it in one’s own work. Self-plagiarism means
the repeated submission of the same work as an original
work.
3. Collusion, the unauthorized collaboration with another
person in preparing written work offered for credit.
4. Falsifying or manufacturing scientific or educational
data and representing the same to be the result of scientific
or scholarly experiment or research.
5. Falsifying by omission or commission any information
pertinent to patient care.
6. Furnishing false information to academic officers relative to academic matters.
7. Restricting the use of material used in study in a manner
prejudicial to the interest of other students.
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8. Unauthorized use of curricular and examination materials, restricted in access by curricular policy within the School
of Medicine and Health Sciences.
9. Falsifying by omission or commission any information in
written, electronic or verbal form, pertinent to application for
admission to medical school.
C. Medical students are members of the medical community.
While trainee status dictates restriction of their privileges
within the community, the ethical standards of a student in
medicine should be consistent with the stated standards of
the medical profession. Therefore, the revised Principles of
Medical Ethics adopted by the American Medical Association
(2001) will serve as a model for student conduct. As a new
member of this profession, the student must recognize
responsibility not only to patients but also to society, to other
health professionals, and to self. The following principles of
the American Medical Association are not laws, but standards
of conduct which define the essentials of honorable behavior
for the medical student and under which the student will be
held accountable.
1. A medical student shall be dedicated to providing competent medical care with compassion and respect for human
dignity.
2. A medical student shall uphold the standards of professionalism, be honest in all professional interactions, and strive
to report those students/ physicians deficient in character or
competence, or who engage in fraud or deception, to the
appropriate entities.
3. A medical student shall respect the law and also recognize a responsibility to seek changes in those requirements
which are contrary to the best interests of the patient.
4. A medical student shall respect the rights of patients, of
colleagues and of other health professionals, and shall safeguard patient confidences and privacy within the constraints
of the law.
5. A medical student shall continue to study, apply and
advance scientific knowledge, make relevant information
available to patients, colleagues and the public, obtain consultation, and use the talents of other health professionals when
indicated.
6. A medical student shall recognize a responsibility to
participate in activities contributing to an improved community and the betterment of public health.
7. A medical student shall, while caring for a patient,
regard responsibility to the patient as paramount.
8. A medical student shall support access to medical care
for all people.
D. A medical student shall have the continuing responsibility
to comply with federal and state laws; the rules and regulations of the University of North Dakota, the School of
Medicine and Health Sciences and its individual departments,
affiliated hospitals and other medical institutions; and other
applicable guidelines.
E. A medical student shall at all times maintain the highest
standard of academic honesty and professional behavior. To
this end, it is expected that each class will function as an effective, professional peer review group responsible for fostering
integrity, honesty, and professional behavior within its membership. It is also expected that violations of the standards of
academic honesty and professional behavior will be reported
to the faculty or the administration of the School of Medicine
and Health Sciences. Students will be asked to sign a statement that they have read, understood, and will abide by the
standards of academic honesty and professional behavior.
F. Consequences of violations of professional behavior and
academic honesty: After a hearing before the SPRC, students
may be placed on probation, dismissed or suspended from
the School of Medicine and Health Sciences for proven violations of the standards of professional behavior and academic
honesty.
Section 3-104
Standards, Policies and Procedures Relating to the
Behavioral Component of Performance
A. Honor Pledge: Upon entering the UND School of Medicine
and Health Sciences, a student must sign a pledge stating that
the student has read and understands the rules and regulations of the honor system and will abide by them (see
Appendix - Honor System).
B. Students enrolled at the UND School of Medicine and
Health Sciences are expected to uphold the standards of professional behavior and academic honesty detailed under
Section 3-103 of this document. The following process has
been developed for dealing with those students who may
have demonstrated academic dishonesty or who, by their
behavior, have created a question as to whether they should
continue in the study of medicine.
C. There are two mechanisms by which charges of unprofessional behavior can arise.
1. A report form, “Report of Concerns about Student
Behavior,” may be completed by any member of the student
body, faculty or staff and submitted to the Associate Dean for
Student Affairs or a campus dean. The Associate Dean for
Student Affairs or the campus assistant dean may decide
whether to pursue action in relation to a single isolated report
about a student. However, if two or more forms are submitted
during any given semester concerning a student the procedure outlined in D-F must be followed.
2. A written charge of unprofessional behavior or academic dishonesty may be submitted at any time by any member
of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences community.
The charge shall be submitted in signed, written form to one
of the campus deans or the Associate Dean for Student
Affairs. The written charge must describe in detail the specific
conduct or circumstances which will allow review by the
appropriate persons and/or committees, and which informs
the student of the nature of the offenses or conduct which
must be explained.
3. The Associate Dean for Student Affairs or a campus
dean, upon receipt of a “Report of Concerns about Student
Behavior,” is authorized to conduct a preliminary investigation
for the purpose of determining whether to forward the complaint to the chairperson of the SPRC in relation to a single
isolated event or report. The sole purpose of any information
gained from this preliminary investigation is to aid the
Associate Dean for Student Affairs or a campus assistant dean
in their forwarding determination. The preliminary investigative information shall not be forwarded or otherwise supplied
to the subcommittee established in Section 3-104 (F) (1).
D. Two or more forms generated pursuant to Section 3-104
(C) (1) or any written charge generated pursuant to Section 3104 (C) (2) must be forwarded to the chairperson of the SPRC.
These will be considered a written charge of unprofessional
behavior or academic dishonesty for the remainder of this
section.
E. Filing a written charge of unprofessional behavior or academic dishonesty requires the development of a confidential
file located in the Office of Student Affairs. Access to this file
shall be restricted to the student under consideration and/or
his/her designee, the Associate Dean for Student Affairs, the
Dean, the chairperson of the SPRC, and the campus dean, if
pertinent.
F. After a written charge of unprofessional behavior or academic dishonesty is forwarded from the Office of the
Associate Dean for Student Affairs or the campus dean to the
chairperson of the SPRC, the following process will be followed:
1. The SPRC chairperson shall appoint a subcommittee
consisting of two students and one faculty member. The
members will be selected from a pool of faculty and students
appointed annually by the Dean of the School of Medicine.
The members of SPRC may not participate in the pool.
2. The committee will meet with the involved student and
the individual(s) filing the charge as soon as possible. The student will be given an opportunity to explain or rebut any of
the evidence or information concerning conduct or circumstances contained in the written charge.
3. After reviewing the pertinent information the subcommittee shall make one of the following decisions:
a. Refer the matter to the full SPRC for investigation
and hearing.
b. Dismiss the matter due to insufficient evidence.
4. The SPRC Chairperson will review the subcommittee’s
recommendation and supporting information and:
a. If a hearing is required, the chairperson must
initiate the procedure outlined in 3-104 (G)
b. If the matter has been dismissed due to
insufficient evidence, the chairperson shall
expunge the record.
G. At least ten (10) business days prior to the scheduled SPRC
meeting, the SPRC chairperson shall notify the student by certified mail of the hearing. The chairperson shall send the letter to the student at his/her address appearing in the registrar’s records or the chairperson may have the letter delivered
personally to the student by a representative of the Associate
Dean for Academic Affairs. In the event that the chairperson is
unable to have the letter personally served upon the student
or the student does not sign the receipt for the certified letter,
after reasonable attempts, the SPRC chairperson may show by
sworn statement that a reasonable attempt has been made to
provide notice to the student and the SPRC shall proceed with
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the hearing. A copy of the letter also will be sent to the
Associate Dean for Student Affairs who will be available to
advise the student in matters pertaining to the hearing.
H. A letter mailed or served personally on the student under
3-104 (G) shall:
1. document the violation(s) of professional behavior or
academic honesty.
2. direct the student to be present at the specified time,
date and place of the SPRC meeting.
3. advise the student of his/her rights to:
a. a public or private hearing.
b. appear in person alone or with an advisor.
c. challenge the persons designated to hear
the charges.
d. know the identity of each person who will
provide information in the case.
e. summon individuals to provide information,
require production of documentary and other
evidence, offer evidence, and argue in his/her
own behalf.
f. question each person who will provide information
in the case for the purpose of clarification.
g. have a copy of the secretary’s record of the
hearing.
h. appeal as outlined in Section 3-102 (L).
4. Contain the names of any individuals who will provide
information concerning the alleged violations of professional
behavior or academic honesty.
5. Notify the student that the Associate Dean for Academic
Affairs and members of the SPRC may question the involved
student and anyone else who provides information in the student’s behalf.
I. The student and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
shall disclose through the Committee chairperson five (5)
business days before the meeting, the names of any persons
to be called at the meeting.
J. The SPRC chairperson shall compile a list of all individuals
who will present information on behalf of either the student
or the School and shall distribute the list to the student and to
each member of the SPRC four (4) business days before the
meeting.
K. If the student in question is participating in Year 3 or Year 4
activities, at least two of the three clinical faculty members on
the SPRC must be present for the hearing. The relevant campus dean can participate as an ex officio member without voting privileges.
L. The SPRC for good cause may postpone the hearing and
notify all interested persons of the new hearing date, time and
place. Upon request of the student, the SPRC also may waive
the ten calendar day period of notice, informing all interested
persons of the new hearing date, time and place.
M. Hearing Procedure
1. All hearings will be conducted with the objective of providing basic fairness to all parties.
2. The SPRC chairperson determines the format of the
hearing based on policy and procedure.
3. The student states whether the hearing is to be open to
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the public or closed. If the hearing is to be open to the public,
the student shall sign a written statement to that effect.
4. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs represents the
interests of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences
before the SPRC and presents the facts of the case.
5. Legal counsel may be present to advise the committee.
6. The student presents his/her case.
7. The student may have legal counsel present to advise
him/her.
8. Legal counsel, if present, may make no statements, may
not ask questions, and may not submit written material.
9. Persons called to the meeting may present information
and then may be questioned by the student, the Associate
Dean for Academic Affairs, and members of SPRC.
10. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs as well as the
student present rebuttal evidence and arguments. Members
of the SPRC ask questions.
11. The SPRC deliberates on the information presented with
the student absent and makes a decision which may include
but not be limited to:
a. failure to find cause for the charge and
discontinuation of the proceedings.
b. probationary status with conditions explicitly
defined by the SPRC.
c. suspension with conditions explicitly defined
by the SPRC.
d. dismissal from the School of Medicine and
Health Sciences.
N. Hearing Record - The hearing record is confidential and
consists of:
1. a copy of the notice forwarded to the student.
2. a written summary of the hearing together with all documentary and other evidence offered or admitted in evidence.
3. written motions, pleas, and any other material considered
by the SPRC.
4. the decision of the SPRC.
5. the student’s entire record.
O. The SPRC chairperson submits in writing the decision of
the Committee to the principal parties within ten (10) business days of the meeting. The decision details the reasons for
the dismissal or other appropriate actions. The decision also is
reported at the next Faculty Academic Council meeting.
P. After completion of all SPRC actions, all documents and
records of the case shall be forwarded to the School of
Medicine and Health Sciences’ Office of Student Affairs for
storage as a separate record. Notation of SPRC action will be
made in the student’s permanent record.
Q. Appeal (see Section 3-102L).
Section 4-101 Academic Grievances by Medical Students
A. As per the UND Code of Student Life (IIIa-2), the term “academic grievance” is defined as: A statement expressing a complaint, resentment, or accusation lodged by a student about
an academic circumstance (such as grading, testing, quality of
instruction) which is thought by the student to be unfair.
B. It is the responsibility of the student to initiate and
advance the grievance at all stages of the grievance.
C. Questions and/or challenges to individual items or
answers on the multiple choice or case examinations during
the first two years of medical school must be in writing and
should be directed to the Director of Assessment in the Office
of Medical Education as per published Office of Medical
Education policy and must include:
1. specific reference to the item in question,
2. a detailed narrative explaining why the student thinks
the item or answer needs attention, and
3. appropriate documented support for the student’s position from lecture, textbook, or any other resources.
D. Academic grievances with respect to grades must be initiated by the student within ten (10) business days after receipt
of the grade. Each step of the grievance process must be initiated within ten (10) business days after a previous step has
been completed. Response time at each step also shall be ten
(10) business days.
E. Any student with an academic grievance should discuss
that grievance with the involved faculty person (i.e., Block
Director, Clerkship Director) and request relief from that person. Following the process outlined in Section 4-101 (C)
meets this requirement for first and second year students.
F. If the grievance is not resolved at the faculty level, the student should discuss it with the Director of the Office of
Medical Education or with the appropriate clinical department chairperson and request relief.
G. If the grievance is not resolved at the Office of Medical
Education (OME) or clinical department level, the student may
request a review of the grievance by the Student Performance
and Recognition Committee (SPRC). The grievance must be
presented in writing to the Chair of the SPRC. The SPRC will
consult with all parties significantly involved in the grievance,
document its findings, and make a decision. Copies of the
decision will be forwarded to all principle parties.
H. The decision of the SPRC is the final step in the grievance
process.
Section 4-102 Academic Grievances by Undergraduate
Students* Taking Courses within the UND School of
Medicine and Health Sciences
A. Definition.
As per the UND Code of Student Life (IIIa-2), the term “academic grievance” is defined as: A statement expressing a
complaint, resentment, or accusation lodged by a student
about an academic circumstance (such as grading, testing,
quality of instruction) which is thought by the student to be
unfair.
B. The Grievance Process.
1. Academic grievances must be initiated by the student
within fifteen (15) business days after the receipt of a grade,
completion of an examination, completion of instruction, etc.
(i.e. academic circumstance) which the student thinks to be
unfair. Each step of the grievance process must be initiated
within ten (10) business days after a previous step has been
completed. Response time at each step within the UNDSMHS
also shall be ten (10) business days.
2. Any student with an academic grievance should discuss
and attempt to resolve such grievance with the involved faculty member.
3. If the grievance is not resolved with the faculty member,
the student should discuss and attempt to resolve the grievance with the departmental chairperson.
4. If the grievance is not resolved at the departmental
level, the student should discuss and attempt to resolve the
grievance with the Dean of the School of Medicine and Health
Sciences or his/her designee.
5. If the grievance is not resolved in the Dean’s Office, the
student may request a review of the grievance by the
University’s Student Academic Standards Committee.
Grievances must be presented in writing to the chair of the
Committee according to the process of that committee as
described in the UND Code of Student Life, Section 3-2,
Academic Grievances. This written statement should describe
the grievance, indicate how it affects the individual, and
include the remedy sought from the committee. A final decision will be reached within twenty (20) business days after the
grievance has been filed.
6. The decision of the Academic Standards Committee is
the final step in the grievance process.
7. In all stages of the grievance process, it is the responsibility of the student to initiate and advance the grievance to
the appropriate stage of the process.
* This section applies only to undergraduate students who are
not majors within the UND School of Medicine and Health
Sciences. Athletic Training, Cytotechnology, Clinical
Laboratory Science, Histotechnology, Physician Assistant,
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Sports Medicine
students should refer to the Grievance Policy in the Allied
Health Section of this Academic Catalog.
Appendix
Medical Student Grading Policy
The following grading policy was adopted by the Faculty
Academic Council in June, 2002 and was amended in June,
2006. The policy is based on the premise that the curriculum
will be criterion-referenced and evaluations will be based on
stated learning objectives. The grading system is intended to
reflect the needs of the students, the faculty, and external
agencies (e.g., residency programs).
A. Year 1
1. Students are graded “Satisfactory” or “Unsatisfactory.”
2. All of the following specific student academic performance criteria must be met for a student to receive a grade of
“Satisfactory” in a Year 1 block:
a. A score of 75% or better on the knowledgebased multiple choice examination.
b. A score of 75% or better on the case-based
examination.
c. A grade of “Satisfactory” from the student’s
Patient Centered Learning (PCL) facilitator
on the end-of-block evaluation.
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d. A score of 80% or better on the clinical skills
assessment (if applicable).
3. Failure of any component of assessment in an individual
block will result in a grade of “Unsatisfactory” for the block
and remediation will be required according to written policies
and procedures (see Section 3-101C Consequences of
Unsatisfactory Academic Performance).
B. Year 2
1. Classes of students up to and including the Class of
2005 will be graded “Satisfactory” or “Unsatisfactory.”
2. All of the following specific student academic performance criteria must be met for a student to receive a grade of
“Satisfactory” in a Year 2 block:
a. A score of 75% or better on the knowledgebased multiple choice examination.
b. A score of 75% or better on the case-based
examination.
c. A grade of “Satisfactory” from the student’s
PCL facilitator on the end-of-block evaluation.
d. A score of 80% or better on the clinical skills
assessment (if applicable).
3. Beginning with the Class of 2006, in addition to
“Satisfactory” or “Unsatisfactory” grading, outstanding student
performance can be recognized with the award of “Honors” in
any Year 2 block. All of the following specific student performance criteria must be met before a student can be considered for the award of “Honors”:
a. A score of 90% or better on the knowledge- based
multiple choice examination.
b. A score of 90% or better on the case-based
examination.
c. A grade of “Satisfactory” from the student’s PCL
facilitator on the end-of-block evaluation.
d. A score of 90% or better on the clinical skills
assessment (if applicable).
e. Behavior during the block that exemplifies the
standards of professional behavior and academic
honesty (see Sections 3-101 to 3-104).
4. An Honors Committee will be responsible for making a
final determination regarding the award of “Honors” in each
block. The Honors Committee will be comprised of the following individuals:
a. PCL Block Director
b. IPC Block Director
c. Chair, SPRC
d. Associate Dean for Student Affairs
e. Director of the Office of Medical Education
f. Director of Assessment
5. When a student meets the academic criteria for consideration for the award of “Honors,” the student’s entire performance record for the block will be reviewed by the Honors
Committee. Essential elements of the review will include, but
not be limited to, the following:
a. Results of end-of-block assessments.
b. Written mid-block and end-of-block facilitator
evaluations.
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c. Other direct observations of student academic
performance and behavior by administration,
faculty, or peers that would assist the Honors
Committee in determining, in their judgment, a
student’s exemplary professional behavior and
academic honesty.
6. Failure of any component of assessment in an individual
block will result in a grade of “Unsatisfactory” for the block
and remediation will be required according to written policies
and procedures (see Section 3-101C Consequences of
Unsatisfactory Academic Performance).
C. Year 3
1. Students are graded “Honors,” “Satisfactory” or
“Unsatisfactory.”
2. The passing criteria for clerkships and courses must be
defined in writing and presented to all students at the beginning of each clerkship or course. Criteria for performance or
objective testing, clinical skills, problem solving, behavioral
characteristics, and professionalism should be included as well
as any other required area of performance.
3. Specific criteria for achieving Honors must be established by each discipline and announced at the beginning of
each clerkship or course.
4. A Satisfactory grade will be assigned to a student whose
performance in a clerkship or course meets or exceeds the criterion level for passing which has been established by a
department.
5. An Honors grade can be awarded to a maximum of the
top 20 percent in each clerkship or course; however, disciplines may elect to award Honors to less than 20 per- cent of
the class. Students must meet the defined criteria for Honors.
6. Honors in clinical clerkships will be awarded after all students have completed the clerkship.
7. An Unsatisfactory grade will be assigned to a student
whose performance in a clerkship or course failed to meet the
criterion level for passing which has been established by a
department.
D. Year 4
1. Students are graded “Honors,” “Satisfactory,” or
“Unsatisfactory”.
2. The passing criteria for acting internships and electives
must be defined in writing and presented to students at the
beginning of each acting internship or elective.
3. Specific criteria for achieving Honors must be established for each acting internship or elective and announced at
the beginning of each acting internship or elective.
4. A “Satisfactory” grade will be assigned to a student
whose performance in an acting internship or elective meets
or exceeds the defined criterion level for passing.
5. In Year 4, the preceptors on the acting internships and
electives may award Honors to as many students as have met
the defined criteria.
6. An Unsatisfactory grade will be assigned to a student
whose performance in a clerkship or course failed to meet the
established criterion level for passing.
E. Other grades which can be recorded:
1. Incomplete (I) - An Incomplete grade will be assigned
only to a student who has been doing Satisfactory work in a
block, course, clerkship, acting internship, or elective, but who
has not completed all the requirements due to extenuating
medical and/or personal circumstances. The Incomplete must
be removed within a specific time frame and according to criteria established by the appropriate faculty member. Failure
to do so will result in conversion to an Unsatisfactory grade.
The Incomplete grade is a nonprejudicial entry on a student’s
record.
2. Withdrawn (W) - The notation assigned to a student
who has, with the permission of the instructor and approval
by SPRC, withdrawn from a block, course, clerkship, actinginternship, or elective, and/or has been granted a leave of
absence.
Appendix
Honor System
A. Honor Pledge
Upon entering the UND School of Medicine and Health
Sciences, a student must sign a pledge stating that the student has read and understands the rules and regulations of
the honor system and will abide by them.
B. Examination Procedure
1. The examiner must be present at the beginning of the
examination period to answer any questions pertaining to the
exam. In order to insure equal and proper treatment of all
students, one of the following procedures must be adhered to
by the examiner:
a. The examiner will answer no questions.
b. The examiner will answer questions but in doing
so will repeat the question and response to the
entire class.
2. The student is permitted to leave the examining room
at any time during the course of the exam so long as the
exam paper is left at the desk. Students completing the
examination early will forfeit any opportunity for further information.
3. If an examination is ever lost prior to the time of correction and the student can prove to the SPRC that the student
took the examination, the student has the option of either
retaking the examination or receiving the average grade
obtained by the class.
4. Students are given an opportunity to sign a form included with each examination requesting to be contacted by a
member of the administration to discuss inappropriate behavior during an examination.
5. Should any instructor observe a student giving or
receiving aid on an examination, the instructor will report
his/her observations to the SPRC.
Appendix
Statement of Harassment
Harassment of an individual or group that is related to their
status in a protected class that is sufficiently severe, persistent
or pervasive so as to interfere with or limit the ability of the
individual or group to participate in or benefit from the
University of North Dakota’s programs or activities is prohibited. If you feel that you have been harassed, please report the
incident to one of the following: If you are a student, contact
the Dean of Students Office. If you are a graduate student
and the harassment deals with academic issues, grant assistantships, awards and scholarships, contact the Graduate
School. If you work within the academic arena, contact the
Office of the Dean. If you are a medical student, contact the
Associate Dean of Students of the School of Medicine and
Health Sciences and if you are a resident, contact the program
director at each site (Grand Forks, Fargo, Bismarck and Minot).
If the incident occurred in housing, contact the housing
office. If you are a student or graduate student and the incident occurred during your employment, contact the Financial
Aid Office. If you are a staff member, contact Human
Resources. Also, the Affirmative Action Office is always available to help.
The complete UND harassment policy may be found in The
Code of Student Life, appendix I (I-2 through I-9)
Sexual Harassment Policy
Sexual Harassment - In addition to the above-described
Policies and Procedures Governing the Standards for Student
Performance, the UND School of Medicine and Health
Sciences adheres to the guidelines set forth by the UND sexual harassment policy. For more information, contact the UND
Affirmative Action Office or consult The Code of Student Life,
appendix I-3, A-G.
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The UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences places special emphasis on doctor–patient communication skills.
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Statement of Teacher-Learner Relationship
in Medical Education
Code of Behavior
The following statement is excerpted from a report by the
AMA Section on Medical Schools in cooperation with the AMA
Student and Resident Sections and reflects the policy of the
University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health
Sciences (SMHS).
“The teacher-learner relationship should be based on
mutual trust, respect and responsibility. This relationship
should be carried out in a professional manner in a learning
environment that places strong focus on education, high
quality patient care and ethical conduct.”
In the teacher-learner relationship, each party has certain
legitimate expectations of the other. For example, the learner
can expect that the teacher will provide instruction, guidance,
inspiration and leadership in learning. The teacher expects
the learner to make an appropriate professional investment of
energy and intellect to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to become an effective physician. Both parties can
expect the other to prepare appropriately for the educational
interaction and to discharge their responsibilities in the educational relationship with unfailing honesty. Expectations of
medical students are further defined in the school’s Policies
and Procedures Governing the Standards for Student
Performance, Section 3-103: The Behavioral Component of
Performance (A-E).
Medical education includes developing an understanding
and appreciation of professional behavior. Students learn professional behavior primarily by observing the actions of their
teacher role models.
Certain behaviors are inherently destructive to the teacherlearner relationship. Behaviors such as violence, sexual harassment, inappropriate discrimination based on personal characteristics must never be tolerated. Other behaviors including
making habitual demeaning or derogatory remarks, belittling
comments or destructive criticism fall into this category and
interfere with professional development. On the behavioral
level, abuse may be operationally defined as behavior by
medical school faculty, residents, or a student which is consensually disapproved by society and by the academic community as either exploitive or punishing. Examples of inappropriate behavior include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Harmful, injurious or offensive conduct
• Verbal attacks
• Insults or unjustifiably harsh language in speaking to or
about a person
• Public belittling or humiliation
• Threats of physical harm
• Physical attacks (e.g., hitting, slapping or kicking a
person)
• Requiring performance of personal services outside of
the educational environment (e.g. shopping, babysitting)
• Threatening with a lower grade or poor evaluation for
reasons other than course/clerkship performance
• A pattern of intentional neglect or lack of
communication
• Disregard for student safety
• Unnecessary or avoidable acts or words of a
negative nature inflicted by one person on another
person intended to cause humiliation. (Pointing
out during rounds, conferences, and the like, that
a student is not adequately prepared for his/her
assignments or did not learn the required
materials is not mistreatment unless done in an
inappropriate manner.)
While criticism is part of the learning process, in order to be
effective and constructive, it should be handled in a way to promote learning. Negative feedback is generally more useful when
delivered in a private setting that fosters discussion and behavior
modification. Feedback should focus on behavior rather than
personal characteristics and should avoid pejorative labeling.
Teachers or students who encounter incidents of noncompliance with this policy are encouraged to notify the
Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Admissions, the appropriate Campus Dean or the Senior Associate Dean for
Academic and Faculty Affairs. The reporting of incidents
which violate appropriate teacher-student relationships will
be held in the strictest confidence and will be dealt with
quickly and appropriately.
Education
Education is the cornerstone in the prevention of student
mistreatment. A thorough and ongoing effort should be made
to inform all involved individuals about appropriate teacherlearner relationships and how to deal with alleged mistreatment. The following notification mechanisms will be used:
Medical Students
The Teacher-Learner Relationship Policy and the Complaint
Resolution Procedure will be included in the SMHS Academic
Catalog. A discussion of mistreatment in general, as well as of
the policy in particular, will take place each year during orientation. Each course and clerkship director will be encouraged
to include this policy in course- and clerkship-related materials.
Faculty and Residents
An informative written message will be sent each year
from the Dean’s Office to all Department Chairs. The Dean will
direct the Chairs to convey the information to all faculty. The
Dean will direct the Clinical Chairs to assure that all clerkship
and course directors of clinical courses as well as resident program directors, faculty and residents in their departments are
aware of the SMHS philosophy on the appropriate treatment
of medical students and of this policy.
It is hoped that this policy will promote a positive environment for learning in the SMHS and affirm the importance of
collegiality and respect for others.
Exclusions from this Policy:
Specifically, this policy is not intended to include complaints of sexual harassment or complaints of discrimination
on the basis of disability, race, color, sex, creed, sexual orientation, political beliefs, veteran’s status, age, marital or parental
status, or national origin. The SMHS has specific policies to
address these complaints. (Please see Student Code of Life,
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SMHS Academic Catalog and the Faculty Handbook.)
Informal and Formal Complaint Resolution
Any medical student (hereafter referred to as the “student”) who feels that he or she may have been subjected to
abuse, discrimination or mistreatment of any kind by residents, faculty, graduate teaching assistants (GTA) or staff has
the right to seek remedy through any one of multiple options.
Whenever an incident of abuse is reported, the School of
Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) shall attempt to resolve
the issue in a rapid and efficient manner, thereby maintaining
a healthy teaching and learning environment. The SMHS will
ensure that this process shall be free of retaliation.
The involved student has both informal and formal options
available. Whenever possible the student is encouraged, but
not required, to seek remedy at the most informal level which
will adequately and appropriately address the student’s concerns. The following options are available within the complaint resolution process:
Informal Direct resolution at the lowest level
When it is felt that an incident of mistreatment has
occurred, a student may meet with the individual involved in
the complaint and come to an informal and mutually agreed
upon resolution of the problem. The student will bring a representative of the program to aid in dispute resolution.
Representatives could include chief residents, program directors, administrators, advisors or other officials. There will not
be a written record made concerning a matter that is resolved
directly between the complainant and the alleged offender;
however, the representative will monitor reoccurrences and
will report to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs if behaviors recur.
Acknowledging that this informal approach may fall short
at times because of reluctance of the student with the complaint to directly interact with the accused, intransigence of
the accused, or differing perceptions of the incident by the
parties involved, one of the following formal actions may be
taken:
Formal
A. Meeting with the Associate Dean or Campus Dean
Students may meet with the Associate Dean for Student
Affairs, the Senior Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty
Affairs or the appropriate campus dean to discuss a complaint
and to develop a plan for resolution of the problem. The contacted Dean may assist in any intervention deemed necessary
for resolution of the problem, including discussion with the
appropriate chair.
With this action, anonymity of the student can no longer
be maintained. Nevertheless, confidentiality is critical, and no
information may be given to those not directly involved in the
process.
B. The formal grievance procedure
If the accused is within the SMHS faculty, staff or GTA, the
student will be advised of his/her right to file a formal grievance to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs by completing the Teacher-Learner Incident Report Form. If the accused
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is outside the SMHS, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
will communicate the problem to the supervisor of the
accused and they will work together to determine the appropriate formal grievance procedure.
After filing a formal grievance the following procedure is
followed:
The form will be forwarded to an Ad Hoc Committee
appointed by the Senior Associate Dean for Academic and
Faculty Affairs.
The committee will consist of two faculty members and a
student from the campus where the grievance originated.
Basic science faculty members should be appointed if the
complaint is against a basic science department member and
clinical science faculty members should be appointed if the
complaint is against a clinical science department member.
The Associate Dean shall appoint the chairperson of the committee who will ensure policy and procedure compliance.
Within ten (10) business days of the receipt of the grievance, the Ad Hoc Committee shall conduct an investigation,
giving the reporting individual, the alleged offender and any
other persons as the committee shall determine, a fair opportunity to express their views. Further, the committee shall
make, in accordance with commonly held standards of conduct, as defined in the Code of Behavior, any necessary preliminary determination of what does or does not constitute reasonable or appropriate conduct and behavior.
Within ten (10) business days of the investigation meeting,
the committee shall issue a written statement of their findings
to the individual making the report, the alleged offender and
the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. The Associate Dean
for Academic Affairs renders a decision and takes appropriate
action consistent with UND policy on disciplinary actions as
set forth in the UND Faculty Handbook
(www.und.nodak.edu/dept/registrar/senate/FacultyHandbook
/) or staff information (www.humanresources.und.edu), as
applicable.
Time Limit
Complaints need to be filed with the Associate Dean for
Academic Affairs within two months of the alleged action.
However, a student may ask for the forwarding of the complaint to be deferred until after the student is evaluated by
the involved faculty member/resident.
Chairs Involvement
Reports forwarded to the Senior Associate Dean for
Academic and Faculty Affairs will also be provided to the
respective department chair of the alleged individual.
A central file of all complaints will be maintained in the
Academic Affairs office. The Associate Dean, through the
Teacher-Learner Incident Report Form, will monitor the resolution of these incidents to assure that correct procedures are
followed at all times and where necessary refer them to the
appropriate resources. A copy of the report of findings and
the action by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs will be
filed in the offender’s personnel file.
Appeal
If the accused is a faculty, staff or GTA member and wants
to appeal the findings of the committee or the disciplinary
action, a written appeal may be submitted to the Dean. If the
accused is a resident physician, a written appeal may be submitted to the Associate Dean responsible for Graduate
Medical Education.
If the accused is a medical student, a written appeal may
be submitted to the SPRC who will conduct an appeal review
by examining the proceedings of the committee as well as
any new facts the accused student offers for consideration.
The accused student will be notified of the decision in writing.
There will be no further appeal.
Malicious Accusation
A complainant or witness found to have been dishonest or
malicious in making the allegation of mistreatment may be
subject to disciplinary action. A charge of unprofessional
behavior will be filed against the student and the appropriate
action taken according to the SPRC procedures, Standards for
Student Performance, Section 3-104.
Sexual Harassment and EEO Complaints
A student alleging sexual harassment or unlawful discrimination may make a complaint in accordance with the procedure outlined in the UND Code of Student Life or to the Office
of Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action.
Protection from Retaliation
Every effort will be made to protect alleged victims of mistreatment from retaliation if they seek redress. Retaliation
from anyone in a supervisory position within the SMHS,
including a faculty member, chairperson, lab director, course
director, residency training director, division chief, department
head, dean or director will not be tolerated. To help prevent
retaliation, those who are accused of mistreatment will be
informed that retaliation is regarded as a form of mistreatment. Accusations that retaliation has occurred are handled
in the same manner as accusations concerning other forms of
mistreatment.
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On Match Day, UND medical students’ most popular specialty choices are family medicine, obstetrics-gynecology, general
surgery, and pediatrics.
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Course of Study for the
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Degree
Students enrolling at the University of North Dakota
School of Medicine and Health Sciences generally receive
their M.D. degree after four years of successful study. They
complete the first two years on the Grand Forks campus. For
the third year, the traditional curriculum is provided on the
Bismarck, Fargo and Grand Forks campuses or students may
opt to participate in ROME (Rural Opportunities in Medical
Education), completing seven months of the third year in a
rural setting. In the fourth year, students study on one of the
four clinical campuses at Grand Forks, Fargo, Bismarck or
Minot. The curriculum for the four-year program of study is
outlined below:
First Year Orientation (one week):
Students begin their medical education program with a
one credit course entitled “Orientation to Patient-Centered
Learning.” This course acquaints first-year medical students
with small-group learning and problem-solving principles
used in the curriculum.
First and Second Years - Overview of Patient-Centered
Learning (PCL)
The basic and clinical sciences content begins with fundamental concepts that serve as the foundation for the more
advanced concepts encountered later in the curriculum.
Integrated basic and clinical sciences are taught in a series
spanning Blocks I-VIII, using small group, case-based discussions as the centerpiece, with a supporting framework of lectures, laboratory, and clinical skills experiences. Each block
includes eight weeks of instruction, one week of assessment
and one week for special studies. The first year of the medical
education curriculum is comprised of Blocks I-IV (40 weeks),
arranged in a “systems approach.” These four blocks include
biological, behavioral and social sciences; basic clinical skills,
and integrative clinical correlations. Blocks V-VIII, the second
year of the medical student curriculum (40 weeks), focuses on
pathobiology and includes an acute ambulatory care experience (ACE).
Using a small group case-based format, students learn the
basic and clinical sciences through analysis of appropriate
clinical cases. The small-group sessions stress independent
learning to strengthen individual problem-solving skills.
Advanced biological, behavioral and social concepts are presented throughout the curriculum. Emphasis is placed on
instruction, the assessment of student performance, and
development of independent learning skills necessary for
establishing a personal commitment to lifelong learning.
The curriculum for Years 1 and 2 is designed to bridge the
gap between the preclinical and clinical years by developing
and fostering the students’ understanding of clinical problems. The students begin interacting with patients during the
first semester in both the physician wrap-up session each
week in PCL and throughout the clinical component of the
curriculum. To be successful, students must synthesize large
amounts of information, effectively apply science concepts to
clinical problems, and integrate concepts across disciplines.
They learn the dynamics of the doctor-patient relationship,
how to interview patients, and how to conduct physical examinations.
Ambulatory Care Experience (ACE)
The ambulatory care experience (ACE) occurs throughout the
second year. The students perform several history and physical exams on patients while being observed by physician preceptors. Following each physical exam, they write up their
findings, receive formative feedback from preceptors, and do
case presentations to their peers and faculty.
Assessment Week
Following the eight-week instruction period for each
block, a week of assessment occurs. The components of
assessment week include a multiple choice exam, a casebased exam, and a skills examination (e.g., physical examination, interviewing skills exercise, etc.) which varies depending
on the skills emphasized in a given block. Students are also
assessed by their faculty facilitators on their performance in
PCL throughout the block.
Special Studies Week
Failure of any one component of assessment in an individual block results in an unsatisfactory grade for the block.
Remediation of a single failed component can be accomplished during Special Studies Week. The details for the remediation process are tailored to the individual’s performance on
the assessment component failed.
Interprofessionalism Course
In the second half of the first year, or the first half of the
second year, students take a six-week course designed to
teach them a team-based approach to patient care. Students
from other health professions, including nursing, physical
therapy, and occupational therapy, as well as social work and
speech therapy students, join second year medical students in
learning this approach to patient care.
Third and Fourth Years
Students are taught in clinical settings throughout the
third and fourth years. These experiences provide students
exposure to clinical milieus ranging from physician practices
in a rural health care system to urban medical centers. The
curriculum model provides students a strong generalist base,
regardless of their final career choice. Third-year students
have the option to participate in traditional clerkship experiences or to participate in an integrated longitudinal continuity-of-care experience, the Rural Opportunity in Medical
Education (ROME) program. Both are described below.
The traditional third-year curriculum consists of six clerkships of eight weeks each offered on the southwest
(Bismarck), southeast (Fargo), and northeast (Grand Forks)
campuses: Family Medicine, General Surgery, Internal
Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics and
Psychiatry. At least four weeks during the third or fourth year
must be done at a rural site. In addition, students take a longitudinal clinical epidemiology course during the third year.
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The Rural Opportunities in Medical Education (ROME) program is a 28-week interdisciplinary experience in a rural primary care setting open to third-year students. Students live
and train in a nonmetropolitan community under the supervision of physician preceptors. A goal of the ROME program is
an integrated continuity-of-care experience in rural communities in North Dakota. ROME students complete the third year
by completing four-week rotations in internal medicine,
obstetrics and gynecology, and pediatrics; and eight weeks in
psychiatry at their home campus.
Acting Internships in internal medicine and surgery are
required in the fourth year. Each internship is four weeks and
is designed to teach students how to function in the hospital
setting at the level of a first-year intern. Students fine-tune
their skills for making the initial patient contact, taking a
patient history, performing a physical examination, formulating problem lists and a diagnostic plan, developing a therapeutic plan, writing orders, doing patient follow-up, writing
progress notes and discharge notes. Each student requires
supervision of a committed senior resident or physician on
site.
Six electives (four weeks each) also are required. For specific elective listings for each campus, see Elective Guidelines
(www.med.und.nodak.edu/ome/curriculumsenior.html).
The Senior Colloquium is offered just prior to graduation
and may include, but is not limited to, such topics as professionalism, resident clinical teaching skills, evidence-based
medicine, a pharmacology update including pharmacogenomics, the impaired colleague, how to survive residency,
financial planning, credentialing and loan repayment.
Completion of a research project is a requirement for graduation. Guidelines for preparing a research paper are provided by the Department of Family and Community Medicine.
Students are required to pass USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 for
promotion/graduation.
Third Year: Begins July; duration: 48 weeks
Option #1: Traditional Model (TM)
Required Clerkships
Internal Medicine
Surgery
Pediatrics
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Psychiatry
Family Medicine
8
8
8
8
8
8
Corequisites (one-month rotations specific to each ROME
site and a two-month clerkship in psychiatry) . . . . . . . .20-24
Clinical Epidemiology (2 credit, third-year longitudinal
course required of all students)
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4
4
24
Human Patient Simulation Center
A new human patient simulation center opened in 2010.
Simulation is incorporated into the curriculum of all four years
and facilitates the development and maintenance of clinical
skills, the promotion of patient safety, and performance of
educational research.
Interdepartmental Courses
MED 600. Orientation to Patient-Centered Learning. 1
credit. Prerequisites: none; corequisites: none. This course
acquaints first-year medical students with small-group learning and problem-solving principles used in the patient-centered learning curriculum.
MED 601. Block I: Functional Biology of Cells and Tissues;
Interviewing and Professionalism. 11 credits. Prerequisites:
MED 600; corequisites: none. Topics for this course include:
genes and chromosomes, proteins, metabolism, replicative
behavior of cells, intercellular and intracellular communication, architecture of cells and tissues, early development, medical terminology, interviewing, doctor-patient relationship, and
ethics.
MED 602. Block II: Biology of Organ Systems I; The
Physical Examination. 11 credits. Prerequisites: MED 600
and 601; corequisites: none. Topics for this course include:
cardiovascular biology, air conduction and respiration, the
immune system, the musculoskeletal system, the peripheral
nervous system and physical examination.
Weeks
Option #2: Rural Opportunities in
Medical Education (ROME)
Rural Experience in Primary Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-28
Required Research Project
Fourth Year: Begins July: 32 Weeks
Required Acting Internship — Internal Medicine
Required Acting Internship — Surgery
Elective Program: Six, four-week electives
are required
Senior Colloquium (1 credit)
MED 603. Block III: Biology of Organ Systems II; Human
Life Cycle I. 11 credits. Prerequisites: MED 600-602; corequisites: none. Topics for this course include: GI tract, the liver
and biliary system, exocrine pancreas, the renal and urinary
system, reproduction, endocrine, human life cycle and biopsychosocial aspects.
MED 604. Block IV: Biology of the Nervous System; Human
Life Cycle II. 11 credits. Prerequisites: MED 600-603; corequisites: none. Topics for this course include: the central nervous
system, the peripheral nervous system revisited, biology of
special sensory structures, human life cycle and biopsychosocial aspects.
MED 700. Interprofessional Health Care. 1 credit. The
focus of this course is learning to work effectively with an
interdisciplinary health care team, using a shared patientcentered approach. Case studies will be the primary teaching
strategy used. Students are randomly assigned to the course
during one of the following blocks: III, IV, V or VI.
MED 701. Block V: Introduction to Pathobiology;
Evidence-based Medicine. 12 credits. Prerequisites: MED
600-604 (Year 1); corequisites: none. Topics for this course
include: reaction to injury (cell injury, cell death), inflammation, repair and regeneration, fluid imbalance, disorders of
inheritance, disorders of immunity, neoplasia, infection, evidence-based medicine and an ambulatory care experience
(ACE).
MED 702. Block VI: Pathobiology I; The Doctor and
Society. 12 credits. Prerequisites: MED 600-604 (Year 1) and
MED 701 (Year 2); corequisites: none. Topics for this course
include: disorders of red cells and bleeding disorders, disorders of white cells, lymph nodes and spleen, Cardiovascular I
— vascular system, Cardiovascular II — heart, respiratory tract,
ear, nose, and throat, doctor and society, an ambulatory care
experience (ACE), and cardiovascular and pulmonary skills
labs.
MED 703. Block VII: Pathobiology II; Prevention and
Clinical Skills. 12 credits. Prerequisites: MED 600-604 (Year 1)
and MED 701 and 702 (Year 2); corequisites: none. Topics for
this course include: GI tract, liver and biliary system, exocrine
pancreas, Renal 1 — glomerular disease, Renal 2 — tubular
and interstitial disease, lower urinary tract, male reproductive
system, female reproductive system, breast, prevention, nutrition, clinical skills, and an ambulatory care experience (ACE).
First Year: Begins August; duration: 41 weeks (includes Orientation Week); scheduled hours per week: 28, not including
Orientation, Assessment and Special Studies weeks
Orientation to Patient-Centered Learning
Block I: Functional Biology of Cells and Tissues/
Interviewing and Professionalism
Block II: Biology of Organ Systems I/
The Physical Examination
Block III: Biology of Organ Systems II/
Human Life Cycle I
Block IV: Biology of the Nervous System/
Human Life Cycle II
Total:
Hours
Total
40
Lecture
5
Small Group
20
Lab
0
Other*
15
104
80
32
88
304
104
80
32
88
304
104
80
32
88
304
104
80
32
88
304
421
340
128
367
1256
* Includes one week of assessment (maximum: 40 hrs/block) and one week of special studies activities (maximum: 40
hrs/block).
Second Year:
Begins August; duration: 40 weeks; scheduled hours per week: 28, not including
Assessment and Special Studies weeks
Block V: Intro to Pathobiology/
Evidence-based Medicine**
104
80
32
Block VI: Pathobiology I/The Doctor and Society**
104
80
32
Block VII: Pathobiology II/
Prevention and Clinical Skills**
104
80
32
Block VIII: Pathobiology III/
Psychopathology and Substance Abuse**
104
80
32
Total:
416
320
128
110
110
326
326
110
326
110
326
440
1304
The IPHC (Interprofessional Health Care) course, taken by some students in First Year and some in Second Year, includes
an additional 18 hours of Small Group.
*Includes one week of assessment (maximum: 40 hrs/block) and one week of special studies activities (maximum: 40
hrs/block).
**Introduction to Patient Care (IPC) includes an ambulatory care experience (ACE).
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MED 704. Block VIII: Pathobiology III; Psychopathology
and Substance Abuse. 12 credits. Prerequisites: MED 600604 (Year 1) and MED 701-703 (Year 2); corequisites: none.
Topics for this course include: endocrine, skeletal system and
soft connective tissue, skin, peripheral nervous system and
skeletal muscle, central nervous system and special senses,
environmental and nutritional diseases, psychopathology,
substance abuse and an ambulatory care experience (ACE).
MED 8101. Clinical Epidemiology. 2 credits. A longitudinal
course for third-year students which provides an introduction
in biostatistics and epidemiology. The effect of disease on
communities, rather than individuals, is emphasized.
Note: For individual clerkship course descriptions, see listings
in this catalog under the Departments of Internal Medicine,
Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Clinical
Neuroscience, and Family Medicine. For more information on
the ROME program, see listing in this catalog under the
Department of Family and Community Medicine.
MED 9502. Senior Colloquium. 1 credit. Topics for this
course may include, but are not limited to, the following: evidence-based medicine, professionalism, update on drugs, clinical teaching skills, how to survive residency, the impaired colleague, medical licensure, credentialing and financial planning. This course is redesigned each year to fit the students’
needs.
Note: For Acting Internship course descriptions, see listing
under the Department of Internal Medicine and the
Department of Surgery in this catalog.
M.D./Ph.D. Program
The M.D./Ph.D. program permits students admitted to the
School of Medicine and Health Sciences also to be admitted
to the Graduate School in the basic science departments
which offer the Ph.D. degree. Students admitted to the M.D.
program and enrolled in either the first or second year of
medical school may apply for admission to the Ph.D. program
in the department of his/her choice. The minimum amount of
time necessary to achieve both the M.D. and the Ph.D. degrees
will be six years. Students interested in this program should
inquire at the Office of Research and Program Development
of the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
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Office of Medical Education
Thomas Hill, Ph.D.
Director, Office of Medical Education
Charles E. Christianson, M.D., Sc.M.
Associate Dean for Clinical Education and
Co-Director of Clinical Sciences Education, Year 1
Rosanne McBride, Ph.D.
Director of Behavioral Sciences Education and
Co-Director of Clinical Sciences Education, Year 1
Jon W. Allen, M.D.
Assistant Dean, Northeast Campus and
Co-Director of Clinical Sciences Education, Year 2
Ralph Levitt, M.D.
Co-Director of Clinical Sciences Education, Year 2
Patrick A. Carr, Ph.D.
Director of Basic Sciences Education, Year 1
Kurt E. Borg, Ph.D.
Director of Basic Sciences Education, Year 2 and
Director of Assessment
Linda M. Olson, Ed.D.
Director of Program Development
C. Clint Hosford, Ph.D.
Senior Statistician for Program Evaluation
Departments and Course Descriptions
Anatomy and Cell Biology
Interim Chair and Professor:
Geiger, Jonathan D. (Ph.D.)
Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor
Vice Chair and Professor:
Ruit, Kenneth G. (Ph.D.)
Professor:
Carlson, Edward C. (Ph.D.)
Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor
Karl And Carolyn Kaess Professor
Robert O. Kelley, Ph.D.
President University of North Dakota
Professor Emeritus:
Joshi, Madhusudan S. (Ph.D.)
Oberpriller, Jean C. (Ph.D.)
Oberpriller, John O. (Ph.D.)
Associate Professor:
Carr, Patrick A. (Ph.D.)
Dunlevy, Jane R. (Ph.D.)
Grove, Bryon D. (Ph.D.)
Ruit, Kenneth G. (Ph.D.)
Watt, John A. (Ph.D.)
Associate Professor Emeritus:
McCormack, John T. (Ph.D.)
Olson, Mark D. (Ph.D.)
Assistant Professor:
Jackson, Jon A. (Ph.D.)
Meyer, Mandy M. (Ph.D.)
Temporary Lecturer:
Tessema, Chernet B. (M.D., Ph.D.)
Adjunct Associate Professor:
Smyser, Gerald S. (M.D., Ph.D.)
The Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology contributes
substantially to all four blocks of the first-year medical curriculum. Lectures are presented in the general areas of gross
human anatomy, histology, cell biology, developmental anatomy and neuroscience. In addition, the department is responsible for developing and implementing laboratory experiences
for medical students in these areas.
The graduate program in Anatomy and Cell Biology leads
to master’s and doctoral degrees. Basic graduate courses are
offered in Gross Anatomy, Histology, Developmental Biology
and Human Embryology, and Neuroscience. In addition,
anatomy and cell biology faculty members participate in the
teaching of basic interdepartmental graduate courses which
are program requirements for all departmental graduate students. These include Cellular and Molecular Foundations of
Biomedical Science (BIMD 500), Basic Biomedical Statistics
(BIMD 510), and Seminars in Biomedical Science (BIMD 513).
The graduate program of the department centers around the
research areas of cancer biology, cell and molecular biology of
intracellular signaling, cell biology of the extracellular matrix
in diabetes, and neurobiology.
The Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology also offers
undergraduate courses for nursing, medical technology, occupational therapy and physical therapy, physical education, and
other paramedical students.
M.D./Ph.D. Program
The Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology participates
in the M.D./Ph.D. program. A first- or second-year medical student may apply for admission to the Ph.D. program through
the department.
Courses for Undergraduate Students:
204. Anatomy for Paramedical Personnel. This series of
two lectures per week presents a systematic study of the
human body and is taught for three-hours credit in both the
first and second semester.
204L. Anatomy for Paramedical Personnel. 2 credits. A
basic laboratory to complement Anatomy 204. Prerequisite or
corequisite: Anatomy 204.
490. Directed Studies in Anatomy. 2 to 3 credits, repeatable
to a maximum of 6 credits. Supervised studies and/or laboratory experiences in departmental research areas for one or
more students, with consent of the instructor.
498. Internship in Anatomy. 1 to 15 credits, repeatable to a
maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisites: junior or senior status
and instructor consent. This course will provide in-depth
study and/or laboratory experiences in research fields of faculty specialization.
Advanced and Research Courses:
BIMD 500. Cellular and Molecular Foundations of
Biomedical Science. 6 credits. A series of lectures and discussion groups with emphasis on interrelated themes in basic
biochemistry, cell biology and molecular biology. Lectures will
include current and emerging areas of research while discussion will center on methods, techniques and expansion of lecture topics. Prerequisites: (a) a year of organic chemistry or (b)
one semester of organic chemistry plus a course in either biochemistry or cell biology, or (c) permission of the course director. Fall semester.
BIMD 510. Basic Biomedical Statistics. 2 credits. A series of
lectures, demonstrations and exercises to provide students
with the basic rationales for the use of statistics in the assessment of biomedical data and a selected set of the most common and useful statistical tests. Spring semester.
BIMD 513. Seminars in Biomedical Science. 1 credit. A series
of presentations on original research conducted by UND faculty members as well as extramural leaders in academic and
industrial research in the biomedical sciences. Students will
participate through assigned reading and writing exercises
related to the presentations.
BIMD 515. Steps to Success in Graduate School. 1 credit. A
series of lectures and discussion sessions covering topics
related to the development of skills and experience important
for successful completion of graduate training and transition
to post-graduate training and employment. Students will
examine a variety of issues including choosing an advisor and
research topic, charting their course through graduate school,
the importance of productivity, how to give a scientific presentation and write a scientific publication, applying for predoctoral grants, and planning for their careers.
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BIMD 516. Responsible Conduct of Research. 1 credit. A
series of lectures and discussion sessions covering topics
related to responsible conduct in research. Students will
examine a variety of issues including introduction to ethical
decision-making, the experience of conflict, laboratory practices, data management, reporting of research, conflict of
interest, and compliance. Examples and case studies will be
drawn primarily from the biomedical sciences.
ANAT 501. Biomedical Information Retrieval. 1 credit. S/U
grading only. Offered every session either in a group setting
or on an individual basis. This course integrates electronic
information retrieval techniques with biomedical research
education to develop the student’s ability to augment traditional learning and research. Electronic techniques covered
include data base searching and internet resources.
ANAT 505. Seminar in Anatomy and Cell Biology. 1 credit.
This course provides students an opportunity to organize and
orally present scientific information to an audience in a forum
conducive to the development of their skills in effective communication. Seminars delivered by students, UND faculty, and
other invited speakers present current advancements in biomedical research that promote student learning of principles
of biomedical sciences.
ANAT 513. – Gross Anatomy I. 3 credits. A series of lectures
and laboratories providing opportunity for understanding the
structure and function of the adult human body. Complete
dissection of the extremities, neck, back, and thoracic region
of the human body and study of the topographic relations of
structures and normal anatomy through multiple clinical
imaging modalities will be conducted. Prerequisites: None
ANAT 514. – Gross Anatomy II. 3 credits. A series of lectures
and laboratories providing opportunity for understanding the
structure and function of the adult human body. Complete
dissection of the human pelvis, abdomen and head, and study
of the topographic relations of structures and normal anatomy
through multiple clinical imaging modalities will be conducted.
Prerequisite: ANATOMY 513 or permission of Course Director
ANAT 515. Histology I. 2 credits. A series of lecture and
laboratory sessions providing a comprehensive study of normal microscopic structure of cells, tissues, and organs of the
body. Laboratory sessions will include utilization of microscopic and virtual slides, video and digital images, student
presentations and discussion with faculty. Topics include
epithelia, connective tissue, fetal membranes, muscle tissue,
integument, blood and bone marrow, the cardiovascular,
immune, and respiratory systems. Prerequisites: None
ANAT 516. Histology II. 2 credits. A series of lecture and
laboratory sessions providing a comprehensive study of normal microscopic structure of cells, tissues, and organs of the
body. Laboratory sessions will include utilization of microscopic and virtual slides, video and digital images, student
presentations and discussion with faculty. Topics include nervous, gastrointestinal, urinary, endocrine, male and female
reproductive systems and organs of special sense.
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Prerequisite: ANAT 515 or permission of the Course Director
ANAT 518. Developmental Biology and Human
Embryology I. 2 credits. A series of lectures provide a comprehensive study of human embryology. Lecture topics will
address gametogenesis, early embryological stages, development of the fetal membranes and placenta, limb and muscle
development and development of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. In addition to lectures, student oral presentations will address some of the principal developmental mechanisms underlying human embryology. Prerequisites: None
ANAT 519. Developmental Biology and Human
Embryology II. 2 credits. A series of lectures providing a
comprehensive study of human embryology. Lecture topics
will address development of the gastrointestinal, urinary,
endocrine, male and female reproductive and nervous systems and the special senses. In addition to lectures, student
oral presentations will address some of the principal developmental mechanisms underlying human embryology.
Prerequisites: ANAT 518 or permission of the Course Director
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ANAT 522. Neuroscience. 6 credits. Faculty-guided inquiry
and discussion of readings, student presentations, and neuroanatomy laboratory work introduce students to study of the
structure and function of the nervous system. Topics address
neural signaling and aspects of developmental, sensorimotor,
regulatory and cognitive neurobiology. Relevant experimental
and clinical applications serve as preparation for further, more
advanced study of the nervous system.
Prerequisites: None
ANAT 590. Readings in Anatomy and Cell Biology. 1 to 3
credits. Students may elect to do a “readings” project with
any of the members of the departmental faculty, in areas
related to the faculty member’s research field.
ANAT 591. Special Topics in Anatomy and Cell Biology. 1
to 3 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. A series
of lectures, discussions and/or laboratory experiences developed around a specific topic in the anatomical or cell biological sciences.
ANAT 593. Research in Anatomy and Cell Biology. Credits
arranged. Research is offered in the specialty fields of the faculty of the department, and involves a variety of problems
and research tools in morphology and cell biology.
ANAT 595. Advanced Gross Anatomy. Credits arranged,
with a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: Anatomy 513 or
equivalent. The work of the course consists of the preparation
of regional dissections, made under the direction of an
instructor.
• Available to students registering in graduate degree programs
in the biomedical sciences or by permission of the instructor.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Chair and Professor:
Sukalski, Katherine A. (Ph.D.) Interim Chair
Professor Emeritus:
Jacobs, Francis A. (Ph.D.)
Nordlie, Robert C. (Ph.D.)
Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor
Ray, Paul D. (Ph.D.)
Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor
Lambeth, David O. (Ph.D.)
Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor
Professor:
Milavetz, Barry I. (Ph.D.)
Vaughan, Roxanne A. (Ph.D.)
Associate Professor:
Shabb, John B. (Ph.D.)
Singh, Brij (Ph.D.)
Assistant Professor:
Ohm, Joyce E. (Ph.D.)
Wu, Min (Ph.D.)
Research Assistant Professor:
Foster, James D. (Ph.D.)
Joint Faculty:
Garrett, Scott (Ph.D.)
Sens, Don (Ph.D.)
Sens, Mary Ann (M.D., Ph.D.)
Somji, Seema (Ph.D.)
Adjunct Faculty:
Johnson, William T. (Ph.D.)
Nielsen, Forrest H. (Ph.D.)
Uthus, Eric O. (Ph.D.)
Zeng, Huawei (Ph.D.)
In addition to participating in courses for medical students,
the department offers courses for undergraduates and a graduate program leading to the M.S., Ph.D., and M.D./Ph.D. in biochemistry and molecular biology.
The adjunct faculty are research scientists at the United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Human Nutrition
Research Center with research interests which focus on obesity.
M.D./Ph.D. Program
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology participates in the M.D./Ph.D. program. A first- or second-year medical
student may apply for admission to the Ph.D. program through
the department.
Courses for Undergraduate Students
BMB 301. Biochemistry Lecture. 3 credits. Spring semester.
Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: Organic Chemistry
(Chemistry 240 or Chemistry 342 or equivalent). Topics include
enzymology; bioenergetics; metabolism and its regulation;
nucleic acid metabolism; recombinant DNA technology; structure and function of macromolecules.
BMB 401. The Biochemistry of Proteins and Information
Flow. 3 credits. Fall semester. Prerequisite: BMB 301. This
course will build upon the overview of biochemistry and
molecular biology as presented in BMB 301. Lectures will
emphasize advanced topics in protein structure and function,
enzymology, and the expression and transmission of genetic
information. An independent project in proteomics or computational biochemistry will be required.
BMB 403. Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory. 2 credits.
Prerequisites: BMB 401 (may be taken at the same time) and
permission of the instructor. Students will demonstrate competency in understanding and performing physical and
molecular techniques commonly used in biomedical research.
BMB 494. Directed Studies. 1 to 4 credits, repeatable to 12
credits. A course to provide individual students with the
opportunity for creative, scholarly and research activities in
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology under the direction of a
departmental faculty member. Open to all students with consent of the instructor required.
Advanced and Research Courses
BIMD 500. Cellular and Molecular Foundations of
Biomedical Science. 6 credits. A series of lectures and discussion groups with emphasis on interrelated themes in basic
biochemistry, cell biology and molecular biology. Lectures will
include current and emerging areas of research while discussion will center on methods, techniques and expansion of lecture topics. Prerequisites: (a) a year of organic chemistry or (b)
one semester of organic chemistry plus a course in either biochemistry or cell biology, or (c) permission of the course director.
Fall semester.
BIMD 510. Basic Biomedical Statistics. 2 credits. A series of
lectures, demonstrations and exercises to provide students
with the basic rationales for the use of statistics in the assessment of biomedical data and a selected set of the most common and useful statistical tests. Spring semester.
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BIMD 513. Seminars in Biomedical Science. 1 credit. A series
of presentations on original research conducted by UND faculty members as well as extramural leaders in academic and
industrial research in the biomedical sciences. Students will
participate through assigned reading and writing exercises
related to the presentations.
BIMD 515. Steps to Success in Graduate School. 1 credit. A
series of lectures and discussion sessions covering topics
related to the development of skills and experience important
for successful completion of graduate training and transition
to post-graduate training and employment. Students will
examine a variety of issues including choosing an advisor and
research topic, charting their course through graduate school,
the importance of productivity, how to give a scientific presentation and write a scientific publication, applying for predoctoral grants, and planning for their careers.
BIMD 516. Responsible Conduct of Research. 1 credit. A
series of lectures and discussion sessions covering topics
related to responsible conduct in research. Students will
examine a variety of issues including introduction to ethical
decision-making, the experience of conflict, laboratory practices, data management, reporting of research, conflict of
interest, and compliance. Examples and case studies will be
drawn primarily from the biomedical sciences.
BMB 514. Current Literature. 1 credit. Spring semester.
Prerequisite: BIMD 500 or consent of instructor. Students of
the department rotate in leading informal reviews, analysis,
and the discussions of research papers selected from current
journals in the areas of biochemistry and molecular biology.
S/U grading only.
BMB 521. Seminar. 1 credit. Prerequisite: BIMD 500 or consent
of instructor. Students present topics in biochemistry and
molecular biology based on reviews of the current literature.
Each presentation is followed by a discussion of the topic by
the faculty and students of the department. S/U grading only.
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BMB 533. Advanced Topics. 1 credit. Prerequisites: BIMD 500;
alternatively, Biochemistry 301 or equivalent and permission
of instructor. The purpose of this course is to provide an indepth exploration of selected areas of protein structure and
function, metabolism, regulation of cell functions, proteomics,
recombinant DNA technology, eukaryotic nucleic acid metabolism, and gene expression with the intent of complementing
and extending the knowledge base gained in BIMD 500.
Extensive independent learning is expected. Spring semester.
BMB 540. Special Topics. 1 to 3 credits. Prerequisite:
Biochemistry 500 or consent of instructor. Discussion of a
topic in biochemistry and/or molecular biology of current
interest to faculty and students.
BMB 590. Research. 1 to 12 credits. Pertinent research problems in various aspects of biochemistry and molecular biology.
BMB 594. Special Problems in Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology. 1 to 6 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. The
student in consultation with a faculty member of the department undertakes a laboratory research project.
BMB 595. Readings in Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology. 1 to 3 credits. Prerequisite: Biochemistry 500 or consent of instructor. Selected readings and library research in an
area of mutual interest to the student and a faculty member
of the department. Conferences and/or written reports are
required.
996. Continuing Enrollment.
998. Thesis.
999. Dissertation.
Clinical Neuroscience
Clinical Neuroscience
Chair and Professor:
Mitchell, James (M.D.), Fargo
The NRI/Lee A. Christoferson, Sr., M.D.,
Chair in Neuroscience; Chester Fritz Distinguished
Professor, and Head, Division of Psychiatry
Associate Chair and Professor:
Wonderlich, Stephen (Ph.D.), Fargo
Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor
Professor Emeritus:
Olafson, Richard (M.D.), Fargo
Query, Joy (Ph.D.), Fargo
Slotnick, Henry B. (Ph.D., Ph.D.), Sanford, AZ
Professor:
Vogeltanz-Holm, Nancy (Ph.D.), Grand Forks
Wilsnack, Richard (Ph.D.), Grand Forks
Wilsnack, Sharon (Ph.D.), Grand Forks
Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor
Associate Professor:
Abbott, David (M.D.), Fargo
Carlson, David (M.D.), Fargo
Roerig, James (Pharm.D., BCPP), Fargo
Assistant Professor:
Burd, Larry (Ph.D.), Grand Forks
Clinical Professor:
Burd, Ronald (M.D.), Fargo
Carlson, Kenneth (Ph.D.), Grand Forks
Christianson, Kenneth (Ph.D.), Fargo
Crosby, Ross D. (Ph.D.), Fargo
Hyder, S. Shiraz (M.D.), Bismarck
Kerbeshian, Jacob (M.D.), Grand Forks
Leon, Zelko (M.D.), Fargo
Mclean, Andrew (M.D.), Fargo
Olson, Robert (M.D.), Fargo
Peterson, Kenneth (Ph.D.), Grand Forks
Ragland, James B. (M.D.), Bismarck
Rioux, Pierre (M.D.), Austin, MN.
Swenson, Rodney (Ph.D.), Fargo
Clinical Associate Professor:
Gilbertson, Roger (M.D.), Fargo;
Hill, Steven (M.D.), Grand Forks
Hund, Morris (M.D.), Fargo
Kenney, Emmet (M.D.), Fargo
Kolotkin, Richard (Ph.D.), Fargo
Koski, Charles (M.D.), Fargo
Pfister, Bethany (Ph.D.), Bismarck
Roembach, Jeanine (M.D.), Fargo
Rokke, Paul (Ph.D.), Fargo
Samuelson, Albert (M.D.), Bismarck
Scarberry, Susan (M.D.), Fargo
Stillerman, Charles B. (M.D.), Minot
Vo, Timothy (M.D.), Fargo
Woodward, George (M.D.), Grand Forks
Clinical Assistant Professor:
Arazi, Richard (M.D.), Bismarck
Ascano, Richard (Ph.D.), Fergus Falls, Mn.
Bailly, Richard (M.D.), Fargo
Bansal, Ashok (M.D.), Grand Forks
Berger, Walter, (M.D.), Fargo
Block, Terry, (M.D.), Fargo
Brillman, Salima (M.D.), Bismarck
Caillier, Rebecca (M.D.), Fargo
Carcoana, Claudia (M.D.), Fargo
Carlson, Thomas (Ph.D.), Fargo
DeLap, Susan (M.D.), Bismarck
Dizon, Amador M. (M.D.), Moorhead, MN.
Dokmak, Ahmed (M.D.), Moorhead, MN.
Dunnigan, Ralph T. (M.D.), Bismarck
Eick, Thomas (D.O.), Bismarck
El-Zind, Samira (M.D.), Fargo
Erickson, Keith (M.D.), Grand Forks
Faust, Elizabeth (M.D.), Fargo
Fischer, Kenneth (M.D.), Fargo
Free, Madeline (M.D.), Bismarck
Frey, Kory (M.D.), Bismarck
Goodman, Patrick B. (M.D.), Bismarck
Haaland, Robin (M.D.), Bismarck
Haider, Nadeem (M.D.), Fargo
Haider, Naveed (M.D.), Fargo
Hajek, Philip (M.D.), Fargo
Hanisch, Stefanie (M.D.), Fargo
Haynes, Benn A. (M.D.), Bismarck
Hegstad, Holly, (Ph.D.), Fargo
Huber, Cheryl (M.D.), Bismarck
Johnson, Terry (M.D.), Bismarck
Jorgensen, Michelle, (M.D.), Fargo
Karaz, Samy (M.D.), Fargo
Khurshid, Khurshid (M.D.), Fargo
Knowlton, Glenn (Ph.D.), Fargo
Knutson, Cynthia (M.D.), Fargo
Kroetsch, Laura, (M.D.), Fargo
Lahaise, Kim (Ph.D.), Fargo
Lee, Kon-Hweii (M.D.), Minot
Leonhardt, Eric, (D.O.), Fargo
Lind, Jack W. (M.D.), Fargo
Mack, David (M.D.), Bismarck
Martinsen, Wayne (M.D.), Minot
Meidinger, Amy (Ph.D), Fargo
Mitchell, Steven L. (M.D.), Fargo
Molstre, John (Ph.D.), Moorhead, MN.
Monasky, Mark (M.D.), Bismarck
Moore, Thomas (M.D.), Fargo
Myers, Tricia (Ph.D.), Fargo
Norton, Margo (Ph.D.), Fargo
O’Neill, H. Katherine (Ph.D.), Fargo
Paulson, Michael (Ph.D.), Fargo
Peterson, Thomas (M.D.), Grand Forks
Pettit, Ross (M.D.), Grand Forks
Remer, Elsa (M.D.), Bismarck
Richardson, Rita (M.D.), Grand Forks
Roller, Matthew (M.D.), Grand Forks
Sandgren, Ann (Ph.D.), Fargo
Schmelka, Daniel (M.D.), Grand Forks
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Spagnolia, Thomas (M.D.), Bismarck
Steffen, Kristine (Pharm.D., Ph.D.), Fargo
Stoe, Anne (M.D.), Fargo
Stone, Kenneth (Psy.D), Fargo
Swan-Kremeier, Lorraine (Psy.D.), Fargo
Tevington, Kathryn, (M.D.), Grand Forks
Torson, Nancy (M.D.), Moorhead, MN.
Ulven, Jon (Ph.D., L.P.), Fargo
Wongjirad, Chatree (M.D.), Bismarck
Zunker, Christie (Ph.D., CPH, CHES), Fargo
Clinical Instructor:
Boren, Margaret (Lca/Ncac Ii), Fargo
Borkhuis, Marlys K. (M.S.), Fargo
Donaldson, Mary Ann (Licsw, Bcd), Fargo
Eckroth, Gordon (Acsw), Bismarck
Elbert, Rebecca (Rn, Cns), Fargo
Johnson, Lucille (Rn, Cns), Fargo
Johnston, Betty Jo (Otr/L), Fargo
Kaspari, Michael (Rn), Fargo
Leier, Michael (M.A.), Fargo
Pearson, Leann (Cns), Fargo
Peloubet, Carolyn (B.S.N.), Fargo
Senn, Patti (M.S.), Fargo
Stroupe-Menge, Elizabeth
(B.S., M.S., Lsw, Lac), Bismarck
Titus, Carmon (M.Ed., Lac, Lpcc), Fargo
Vannote, Vance (Ph.D.), Fargo
Varriano, Deonne (L.C.S.W.), Fargo
Research Assistant Professor:
Engel, Scott (Ph.D.), Fargo
Research Associate Professor:
Kristjanson, Arlinda (Ph.D.), Grand Forks
Adjunct Professor:
Adjunct Associate Professor:
Ziejewski, Mariusz (Ph.D.), Fargo
Adjunct Assistant Professor:
Lipp, Leland (Ph.D.), Grand Forks
Adjunct Instructor:
Cushing, Anne (C.R.N.P.), Grand Forks
The Department of Clinical Neuroscience is a multidisciplinary department which includes psychiatry-behavioral science, neurology, neurosurgery, neuropharmacology and neuroradiology. The department’s philosophy is based on a comprehensive, integrated biopsychosocial model of brain functioning (mind, brain and behavior) in health and illness. The
department provides undergraduate training in behavioral
science, neuroscience, psychiatry, neurology and neurosurgery
and operates a fully accredited psychiatry residency training
program in Fargo.
Major areas of research include: 1) a program of research
on obesity, eating disorders, and bariatric surgery. This program includes human research, centered at the Eating
Disorders Institute, an entity jointly sponsored by UND School
of Medicine and Health Sciences’ Department of Clinical
Neuroscience, the Neuropsychiatric Research Institute and
MeritCare, and 2) a national research effort in Grand Forks
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studying the epidemiology of mental health issues in women
with particular attention to substance abuse.
Several faculty members are also appointed at the
Neuropsychiatric Research Institute in Fargo, a private, not-forprofit, endowed research institute that includes both basic
and clinical research components. The chairperson of the
Clinical Neuroscience Department also serves as the president
and scientific director of the institute.
Required Course for Third-year Medical Students
Southwest Campus
8101. Neuroscience (Psychiatry) - Bismarck campus, thirdyear clerkship - 8 weeks
Southeast Campus
8201. Neuroscience (Psychiatry) - Fargo Campus, third-year
clerkship - 8 weeks
Northeast Campus
8301. Neuroscience (Psychiatry) - Grand Forks Campus,
third-year clerkship - 8 weeks
Elective Courses for Fourth-year Medical Students
Southwest Campus
9102. Neurology and Neurological Surgery St. Alexius Medical Center, Medcenter One, Quain & Ramstad
Clinic, Bismarck: Drs. Arazi, Belanger, Dunnigan, Hyder,
Kriengkrairut, Monasky, Ragland, Spagnolia, Wonjirad
9103. The Study of Alcohol and Chemical Dependency Heartview Foundation, Heartview Staff
9108. Psychiatry - Medcenter One Health Systems, Bismarck:
Drs. Haynes, Huber, Goodman
Southeast Campus
9201. Neurosurgery - MeritCare Hospital, Fargo: Drs.
Justeson, Mendez
9202. Inpatient Psychiatry - MeritCare Hospital, Fargo:
9203. Pediatric Psychiatry - Prairie Psychiatric
Center/Psychiatric Medicine Associates, Fargo:
9209. Neurology - MeritCare Hospital, Fargo:
9210. Eating Disorders - Eating Disorders Institute, Fargo:
Drs. Mitchell and Wonderlich
Northeast Campus
9301. Psychiatry - Northeast Human Service Center, Grand
Forks: Dr. Hill
9303. Neurology and Neurosurgery - Altru Clinic, Altru
Hospital/ Altru Health Institute, Grand Forks: Dr. Schmelka
9305. Adult Neurology - Altru Hospital and Clinic, Grand
Forks: Dr. Roller
Northwest Campus
9404. Neurosurgery - Trinity Health East, Minot: Dr. Stillerman
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UND’s “patient-centered learning” approach to medical education has drawn attention
from leading academic medical centers and is respected nationwide.
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Family and Community Medicine
Chair and Clinical Professor:
Beattie, Robert W. (M.D.)
Professor:
Lee, Kap J. (D.V.M.), Grand Forks, Director,
Division of Comparative Medicine, Grand Forks
Wakefield, Mary (Ph.D.), Grand Forks
Associate Professor:
Beal, James R. (Ph.D.), Grand Forks
Christianson, Charles E. (M.D., Scm), Grand Forks
Clarens, Richard D. (Pharm.D.), Grand Forks
Demers, Judy L. (R.N., M.Ed.), Grand Forks
Krohn, Kimberly T. (M.D., M.P.H.), Minot,
Residency Program Director
Olson, Linda (Ed.D.), Grand Forks
McCleary, Vicki (Ph.D.), Grand Forks
Schauer, Roger W. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Stripe, Stephen (M.D.), Minot
Assistant Professor:
Billings, David A. (M.D.), Minot
Delorme, Eugene (JD), Grand Forks
Hostetter, Jeffrey E. (M.D.), Bismarck
Huber, Jay R. (D.O.), Bismarck
Johnson, Eric L. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Kuntz, Sue (Ph.D.), Grand Forks
Larson, Annette (PA-C, MS), Grand Forks
McBride, Rosanne (Ph.D.), Grand Forks
McHugo, Jeanie (Ph.D., PA-C.), Grand Forks
Muscha, Ben W. (M.D.), Bismarck
Quisno, Jackie (M.D.), Bismarck
Rickert, Julie L. (Psy.D.), Grand Forks
Rudd, James D. (L.A.T.C.), Grand Forks
Talley, Wade (M.D.), Minot
Tangedahl, Guy P. (M.D.), Bismarck
Residency Program Director
Thomas-Eapen, Nina (M.D.) Minot
Tsuchiya, Makoto (L.A.T.C.), Grand Forks
Westereng, Steven B. (L.A.T.C.), Grand Forks,
Director, Division of Sports Medicine
Willis, Karin (M.D.), Bismarck
Instructor:
Flatt, John (M.S., L.A.T.C.), Grand Forks
Hunt, Erika (L.A.T.C.), Grand Forks
Poolman, Mark (L.A.T.C.), Grand Forks
Rambough, Audrey (L.A.T.C.), Grand Forks
Sand, Eric (M.S., L.A.T.C.), Grand Forks
Tracy, Robin C. (P.T., L.A.T.C.), Grand Forks
Vanderpan, Mckynsay (M.A., L.A.T.C.), Grand Forks
Ziegler, Cathy (P.T., L.A.T.C.), Grand Forks
Clinical Professor:
Baird, John R. (M.D.), Fargo
Clayburgh, Ben (M.D.), Grand Forks
Clinical Associate Professor:
Glatt, David J. (M.D.), Fargo
Greek, Greg D. (M.D.), Grand Forks;
Residency Program Director
Halvorson, Larry O. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Kemp, Robert G. (M.D.), Williston
Mann, William S. (M.D.), Grand Forks
McDonough, Stephen (M.D.), Bismarck
Muhs, David M. (M.D.), Jamestown
Petty, Russell W. (M.D.), Cando
Schoneberg, Steven B. (M.D.), Minot AFB
Seiler, Hubert L. (M.D.), Rugby
Wiisanen, Ronald E. (M.D.), Fargo
Clinical Assistant Professor:
Alfata, Sarab, (M.D.), Fargo
Allen, Charles O. (D.O.), Bismarck
Anderson, Robert J. (M.D.), Roseau, MN
Archuleta, Laura J. (M.D.), Mandan
Azure, Vernon D. (M.D.), Devils Lake
Baker, Biron D. (M.D.), Bismarck
Bakke, Eric L. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Beauclair, John G. (M.D.), Fargo
Bell, Debra G. (M.D), Crookston
Belzer-Curl, Gretchen (M.D.), Mandan
Berg, Jonathon H. (M.D.), Northwood
Best, Lyle (M.D.), Dunseith
Betting, Gary R. (M.D.), Bismarck
Betting, Susan S. (M.D.), Mandan
Bittner, Heidi M. (M.D.), Devils Lake
Bjerke, Gregory J. (M.D.), Fargo
Blanchard, Joel H. (M.D.), Bismarck
Boe, Christopher (M.D.), Grand Forks
Bradbury, Jon (M.D.), East Grand Forks, MN
Braunagel, Bradley A. (M.D.), Valley City
Breen, Charles J. (M.D.), Hillsboro
Brunsman, William J. (M.D.), Williston
Buhr, James B. (M.D.), Valley City
Burns, Joseph T. (M.D.), Fargo
Campbell, Robert D. (M.D.), Moorhead, MN
Chakravorty, Utpal (M.D.), Fargo
Christenson, Mark (M.D.), Grand Forks
Code, William E. (M.D.), Williston
Dahl, Bruce L. (M.D.) West Fargo
Degree, Craig (Ph.D.) - Bismarck
Delage, Bryan S. (M.D.), Ortonville, MN
Diegel, Tanya (D.O.), Valley City
Diehl, Kent A. (M.D.) – Steele
Dornacker, Angela S. (M.D.), Bismarck
Emery, Russell J. (M.D.), Bismarck
Erickstad, John A. (M.D.), Bismarck
Ernster, Dale J. (M.D.), Jamestown
Espejo, Napoleon (M.D.), Fargo
Fairbairn, Thomas D. (M.D.), Bismarck
Fasbender, James (M.D.), Grand Forks
Fernandez, Oscar O. (M.D.), Lisbon
Field, David R. (M.D.), Bismarck
Funk, Peter A. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Gaid, Evangeline S. (M.D.), Fort Totten
Garman, Aaron (M.D.), Beulah
Gaul, Joanne N. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Gayton, David J. (M.D.), Bismarck
Gehring, A. William (M.D.), Hazen
Geier, David C. (M.D.), Cooperstown
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Geier, Rick J. (M.D.), Carrington
Glasner, Duane D. (M.D.), Rolla
Glunberg, Steven K. (M.D.), Fargo
Gomez, Yvonne L. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Gourneau, Linda F. (M.D.), Mandan
Goven, Genevieve M. (M.D.), Valley City
Greves, Douglas L. (M.D.), Devils Lake
Griffin, David M. (M.D.), Fargo
Harris, Hoadley (M.D.), Fargo
Haugen, Joel R. (M.D.), Fargo
Heinley, Timothy M. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Heninger, Robert D. (M.D.), Stanley
Houle, Catherine E. (M.D.), Hettinger
Hushka, Douglas J. (M.D.), Fargo
Jackson, Orlan D. (D.O.), Watford City
Jacobsen, Thomas E. (M.D.), Hettinger
Jethwa, Ratilal N. (M.D), Minot
Johnson, Anthony (M.D.), Mandan
Johnson, Larry E. (M.D.), Jamestown
Johnson-Mcpherson, Debra S. (Pharm.D.), Bismarck
Jonas, Roxanne L. (M.D.), Northwood
Jondahl, Paul E. (M.D), Bismarck
Joyce, John P. (M.D.), Hettinger
Kanten, Erik J. (M.D.), Crookston, MN
Kaspari, Thomas (M.D.), Beulah
Kemp, Robert G. (M.D.), Williston
Kenninger, Randall A. (M.D.), Fargo
Klein, Dale A. (M.D.), Mandan
Klindworth, Jacinta (M.D.), Beulah
Klosterman, Bruce J. (M.D.), Fargo
Knecht, Tony (M.D.), Grand Forks
Knutson, Scott E. (M.D.), Minot
Konzak-Jones, Kim (M.D.), Grand Forks
Kringlie, Ross A. (M.D.), Fargo
Kruger, Michael S. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Kuhlmann, Craig F. (M.D.), Fargo
Lambrecht, Craig J. (M.D.), Bismarck
Lange, Darwin K. (M.D.), Mandan
Lange, Marsha M. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Laqua, Patricia L. (M.D.), Fargo
Larson, Jon D. (M.D.), Detroit Lakes, MN
Larson, Richard L. (M.D.), Belcourt
Leingang, Gordon D. (D.O.), Bismarck
Lenzmeier, Richard D. (M.D.), West Fargo
Luistro, Allan (M.D.), Fargo
Luithle, Timothy J. (M.D.), Hillsboro
Lystad, Jeffrey K. (M.D.), Fargo
Machayya, Maletira G. (M.D.), Valley City
Mack, Terrance R. (M.D.), Hettinger
Magill, Thomas R. (M.D.), Bismarck
Magura, Connie A. (M.D.), Fargo
Martin, Richard E. (M.D.), Fargo
Martindale, Donald (M.D.), Moorhead, MN
Martino, Robert M. (M.D., M.Ph.), Moorhead, MN
Mastel, Glenn (M.D.), Fargo
Mattern, Dawn (M.D.), Minot
Mattson, Joseph M. (M.D.), Hettinger
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Mayer, Monica (M.D.), Belcourt
Mayo, William M. (M.D.), Wahpeton
McCullough, Sarah J. (M.D.), Bismarck
McDonough, Denise M. (M.D.), Bismarck
McKinnon, William G. (M.D.), Grand Forks
McMillan, William K. (M.D.), Jamestown
McPherson, Daniel P. (Pharm.D.), Bismarck
Mickelson, Kevin S. (M.D.), Bismarck
Midgarden, Kristi J. (M.D.), Park River
Miller, Brenda L. (M.D.), Bismarck
Mitzel, Fredrick (M.D.), Valley City
Moen, Douglas L. (M.D.), Bismarck
Muhs, David M. (M.D.), Jamestown
Nagala, Rup K. (M.D.), Oakes
Nielsen, A. Marc (M.D.), Williston
Nygard, Shane D. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Nyhus, Charles D. (M.D.), Harvey
Nyhus, Curtis C. (M.D.), Fargo
Nyrandi, Timothy M. (M.D.), Wahpeton
Olson, Mark A. (M.D.), Williston
Olson, Paul (M.D.), Minot
Omotunde, Joshua O. (M.D.), Grafton
Omvig, Kenton T. (Pharm.D.), Bismarck
Orchard, Jeffrey L. (M.D.), Bismarck
Ostlie, Daniel K. (M.D.), Fargo
Ostmo, Robert P. (M.D.), Wahpeton
Page, Michael J. (M.D.), Carrington
Parks, J. Scott (M.D.), Fargo
Petersen, William M. (M.D.), Walker, MN
Petty, Russell (M.D.), Cando
Pfister, Greg (Pharm.D.), Bismarck
Raymond, Jon F. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Reeve, Howard E. (M.D.), Minot
Renton, Stanley M. (M.D.), Bismarck
Rice, Jon R. (M.D.), Fargo
Roed, Jamie R. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Rogers, Jerry P. (M.D.), Moorhead, MN
Rohla, Richard A. (M.D.), Fargo
Roller, Benedict (M.D.), Bismarck
Ross, Allan E. (M.D.), Ortonville, MN
Ross, Robert S. (M.D.), Ortonville, MN
Roswick, Robert J. (M.D.), Bismarck
Rowe, Scott C. (M.D.), Jamestown
Schaff, Troy C. (M.D.), Fargo
Schaffer, Todd W. (M.D.), Carrington
Scherr, Steven J. (M.D.), Bismarck
Schlosser, Michael J. (M.D.), Fargo
Schock, Joel F. (M.D.), Fargo
Seaworth, Thomas M. (M.D.), New York Mills, MN
Sedo, Philip S. (M.D.), Rugby
Seiler, Hubert L. (M.D.), Rugby
Selland, Brian (M.D.), Rugby
Sherman, Kamille S. (M.D.), Dickinson
Smith, Jeffrey A. (M.D.), Bismarck
Stein, Sherry (M.D.), Bismarck
Stephenson, Daniel L. (D.O.), Bismarck
Svedjan, Hayley J. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Temple, Kevin (M.D.), Dickinson
Teske, O. Garth (M.D.), Fargo
Thompson, Eric M. (M.D.), Bismarck
Thorngren, Frank A. (M.D.), Hettinger
Tincher, Michelle (M.D.), Bismarck
Vaagen, Jeff L. (M.D.), Rugby
VanEngelenhoven, David A. (M.D.), Bemidji, MN
Vetter, Richard T. (M.D.), West Fargo
Walker, Laura L. (M.D.), Hettinger
Walz, Joel D. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Wayman, Derek C. (M.D.), Devils Lake
Wiens, Glenn A. (M.D.), Williston
Wilkie, Penny M. (M.D.), Bismarck
Wolf, Dennis E. (M.D.), Dickinson
Yeager, Catherine M. (Ph.D.), Grand Forks
Young, Marcel P. (M.D.), Minot
Clinical Instructor:
Dias, Ashitha (M.D.), Minot
Gray, T. Kevin (M.D.), New Town
Hafeez, Abdul (M.D.), Grafton
Haug, William O., Jr. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Houdek, Deb (PA-C), Bismarck
Johnson, Bruce C. (L.A.T.C.), Grand Forks
Mallberg, Tracie M. (M.D.), Fargo
Nelson, Blair A. (M.D.), Fargo
Ness, Condetta (FNP, PA-C), Grand Forks
Oguakwa, Ifesinachi (M.D.), Minot
Rauta, Olympia (M.D.), Bismarck
Shea, Timothy E., Grand Forks
Sheets-Olson, Barbara (M.D.), Lisbon
Shields, Donald (M.H.A.), Grand Forks
Talebdoost, Farzin (M.D., Ph.D.), Minot
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor:
Boucher, Alvin O. (J.D.), Grand Forks
Evans, Julie (J.D.), Grand Forks
Wanberg, Larrie D. (Ph.D.), Rugby
Adjunct Instructor:
Olson, Debra, Minneapolis, MN
Adjunct Professor:
A. Holen, Norway
O. Orazklych, Turkmenistan
The departments of Family Medicine and Community
Medicine were merged July 1, 2006 to become the
Department of Family and Community Medicine.
The Department of Community Medicine was established in
1968 by Dr. Theodore Harwood to provide liaison between the
medical school and practicing physicians throughout the
state of North Dakota. Over the years, many programs important to the medical school have had their origin in
Community Medicine. These include the Center for Rural
Health, the Indians into Medicine (INMED) Program, the Center
for Health Promotion and Translation Research (CHPTR), the
Diabetes Quality Care Monitoring System (DQCMS), the
Physician Assistant Program and the Family Nurse Practitioner
Program. In addition, the departments of Community
Medicine and Family Medicine conduct a joint research pro-
gram that is required of medical students. Finally, Community
Medicine has developed an exchange program with medical
students in Norway, and a collaboration with the University of
Minnesota School of Public Health, leading to a joint MD/MPH
degree for a select number of graduating seniors.
The Department of Community Medicine has a long tradition of working in close partnership with the North Dakota
State Department of Health. This is evident in such programs
as the North Dakota Tobacco Quitline and the Behavioral Risk
Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). There is a similar long tradition of working with the Indian Health Service in areas such
as manpower training and diabetes care.
Both undergraduate and graduate students at UND have
the opportunity to participate in clinical research under the
supervision of qualified faculty. In recent years student
research has centered on quality improvement activities in
teaching facilities around the state. Future efforts will be
directed at developing wellness and chronic disease management programs.
The Department of Family Medicine (DFM) is organized
and functions as a statewide campus, providing educational
opportunities in rural and urban medical centers. The DFM is
responsible for an eight-week Family Medicine Clerkship during Year 3. (The DFM also has significant responsibility for
Rural Opportunities in Medical Education (ROME), a 28 week
continuity experience during Year 3 (see below).) Elective
opportunities also available through the DFM include Trauma
and Emergency Room Medicine, Student Health, Chemical
Dependency, Parental/Enteral Nutrition, Native American
Ambulatory Health Care, Research Project Practicum, and
additional Family Medicine electives including statewide and
international sites.
Required Eight-week Clerkship
During this required eight-week clerkship, students will
have a continuity experience with family physicians who provide broad-based medical care. Students will integrate,
expand and refine clinical skills; develop an understanding of
the impact and relationship of health problems on patients
and their families; develop awareness of the impact of culture
and families on patients’ perception and reception of health
care; experience the scope of care provided by family physicians; develop an awareness of personal limitations, and complete a scientific project.
Rural Opportunities in Medical Education (ROME)
ROME is a 28-week, interdisciplinary experience in a rural
primary care setting, open to third-year students at the
University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health
Sciences. Students live and train in non-metropolitan communities under the supervision of physician preceptors. ROME
students experience health care delivery in rural areas
throughout the state of North Dakota, where providing access
to health care is sometimes challenging. Students learn about
problems commonly encountered in primary care, from routine health maintenance to medical emergencies and rare and
unusual diagnosis. Each primary preceptor is board-certified
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in family medicine, but students also will work with board-certified surgeons, internists, pediatricians, and other specialists
available in the community.
Family Medicine - Sanford Health and MeritCare, Jamestown:
Dr. W. McMillan, D. Muhs, R. Wells
Family Medicine - Innovis Health, Jamestown: Dr. S. Rowe
ROME Sites
NE: Devils Lake: Dr. Heidi Bittner and Derek Wayman
SE: Jamestown: Drs. Scott Rowe and David Muhs
SW: Hettinger: Drs. Joyce and Houle
Third-year Clerkships
MED 8101. Clinical Epidemiology. 2 credits. A longitudinal
course for third-year students which provides an introduction
in biostatistics and epidemiology. The effect of disease on
communities, rather than individuals, is emphasized.
Southwest Campus Clerkships
8101. Family Medicine - West River Regional Medical Center,
Hettinger: Drs. C. Houle, T. Jacobsen, J. Joyce, T. Mack, F.
Thorngren, L. Walker
Family Medicine - Family Medical Center South, Bismarck:
Drs. B. Miller, D. McDonough, D. Pengilly, S. Smith, S. Stein, M.
Tincher
Family Medicine - Mid Dakota Clinic, Bismarck: Drs. P.
Jondahl, Kelly Longie
Family Medicine - Medcenter One Jamestown: Dr. T. Hoggarth
Family Medicine - Sanford Health and MeritCare, Wahpeton:
Drs. P. Emery, W. Mayo, R. Ostmo, T. Nyarandi
Family Medicine - Innovis Health, Wahpeton: Drs. M. TePastte,
L. Jamsa
Family Medicine - Sanford Health and MeritCare, Moorhead:
Drs. D. Martindale, R. Kringlie
Family Medicine - Sanford Health and MeritCare, Hillsboro:
Drs. C. Breen, T. Luithle
Family Medicine - Southeast Medical Center, Oakes: Dr. R.
Nagala
Family Medicine - Foster County Medical Center, Carrington:
Drs. R. Geier, M. Page, T. Schaffer
Family Medicine - Northside Medical Center, Ortonville, MN:
Drs. B. Delage, A. Ross, R. Ross
Family Medicine - Dickinson Clinic, Dickinson: Dr. K. Sherman
Family Medicine – Medcenter One Family Clinic North,
Mandan: Drs. G. Belzer-Curl, D. Lange, D. Klein, K. Piatz
Family Medicine - Sanford Health and MeritCare, Detroit
Lakes, MN: Dr. J. Larson
Family Medicine - Innovis Health, West Fargo: Dr. R. Vetter
Family Medicine – Medcenter One Family Clinic East,
Mandan: Drs. A. Dornacker, A. Johnson
Family Medicine - Family Medicine Center North, Bismarck:
Drs. B. Baker, R. Emery
Family Medicine - Sanford Health and MeritCare, West Fargo:
Dr. R. Lenzmeier
Family Medicine - Innovis Health West Acres: Drs. J. Haugen,
P. Laqua, D. Akkerman
Family Medicine - Coal Country Community Health Center,
Beulah: Drs. A.Garman, T. Kaspari, J. Klindworth
Family Medicine - Family Healthcare Center: Dr. N. Espejo
Family Medicine - Medcenter One Q&R Clinic, Bismarck:
Dr. D. Field
Family Medicine - Sanford Health and MeritCare Lisbon –
Dr. B. Sheets Olson
Family Medicine - Center for Family Medicine, Bismarck:
Dr. G. Tangedahl
Family Medicine - Sanford Health and MeritCare, New York
Mills, MN– Dr. T. Seaworth
Family Medicine - Elgin/Steele: Dr. K. Diehl
Northeast Campus Clerkships.
Southeast Campus Clerkships
8201. Family Medicine - Sanford Health and MeritCare,
Valley City: Drs. B. Braunagel, J. Buhr, G. Goven
Family Medicine - Altru Clinic-Lake Region, Devils Lake: Drs.
H. Bittner, D. Greves, D. Wayman
Family Medicine - Innovis Health Valley City: Drs. F. Mitzel, T.
Diegel
Family Medicine - Sanford Health and MeritCare, Walker, MN
- Dr. W. Peterson
Family Medicine - Sanford Health and MeritCare East Grand
Forks, East Grand Forks, MN: Drs. J. Bradbury, M. Stayman
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Family Medicine – Riverview Clinic, Crookston, MN: Dr. E.
Kanten
Family Medicine - Altru Family Medical Center, Grand Forks:
Drs. J. Gaul, S. Nygard, J. Walz, H. Svedjan, P. Funk
Family Medicine – Valley Community Health Center,
Northwood: Drs. J. Berg, R. Jonas
Family Medicine - Roseau Medical Center, Roseau, MN: Dr. R.J.
Anderson
Family Medicine - Grafton Family Clinic, Grafton: Drs. J.
Omotunde, A. Hafeez
Family Medicine – Altru Family Medicine Residency: Dr. G.
Greek
Northwest Campus Clerkships
8401. Family Medicine - Trinity Health Center-Town and
Country, Minot: Dr. M. Young
Family Medicine – Trinity Health Center West: Dr. D. Mattern
Family Medicine – Minne Tohe Health Clinic – New Town: Dr.
P. McRill
Family Medicine - Johnson Clinic, Rugby: Dr. B. Selland
Family Medicine - IHS Hospital, Belcourt: Dr. R. Larson
Family Medicine - Craven-Hagen Clinic, Williston: Drs. R.
Kemp, M. Nielson, G. Wiens
Family Medicine - Trinity Community Clinic, Williston: Drs. M.
Olson, W. Brunsman
Family Medicine - Central Dakota Clinic, Harvey: Dr. C. Nyhus
Family Medicine – Center for Family Medicine Minot: Dr. K.
Krohn
Elective Courses for Fourth-year Medical Students
Southeast Campus Elective
FMED9001. Family Medicine - (Australian Family Medicine
Experience) James Cook University-Townsville, Queensland,
Australia
FMED 9003. Norwegian Rural Family Medicine
FMED 9006. International/Developing Nation Medicine
Elective, Chimbote, Peru
FMED 9214. Trauma and Emergency Room Medicine –
Sanford Health and MeritCare Hospital
FMED 9217. Sports Medicine – Sanford Health and
MeritCare – Southpointe
FMED 9218. Hendrex Health Center – MSUM – Moorhead,
MN
FMED 9504. Military Medicine – Camp Grafton – Devils Lake
Southwest Campus Elective
FMED9001. Family Medicine - (Australian Family Medicine
Experience) James Cook University-Townsville, Queensland,
Australia
FMED 9003. Norwegian Rural Family Medicine
FMED 9006. International/Developing Nation Medicine
Elective, Chimbote, Peru
FMED 9101. Bismarck-Mandan – Q&R Mandan East
FMED 9114. Emergency Medicine – Medcenter One
FMED 9117. Emergency Medicine – St. Alexius Medical Center
FMED 9118. Family Medicine – Family Medicine –
Carrington Health Center
FMED 9504. Military Medicine – Camp Grafton – Devils Lake
Northeast Campus Elective
FMED9001. Family Medicine - (Australian Family Medicine
Experience) James Cook University-Townsville, Queensland,
Australia
FMED 9003. Norwegian Rural Family Medicine
FMED 9006. International/Developing Nation Medicine
Elective, Chimbote, Peru
FMED 9309. Student Health – UND Medical School
FMED 9310. Trauma and Emergency Room Medicine–Altru
Hospital Emergency Room
FMED 9312. Family Practice Teaching Service-Altru
Hospital-Family Practice Center
FMED 9314. Family Medicine Up North – Roseau, MN
FMED 9317. Parenteral/Enteral Nutrition – Altru Hospital
FMED 9320. Sports Medicine-GF FPC/Ctr for Sports
Medicine/UND Training Rooms
FMED 9322. Family Medicine – Altru Clinic-Lake Region –
Devils Lake, ND
FMED 9323. Family Medicine – Sanford Health and
MeritCare – Bemidji, MN
FMED 9324. Sports Medicine – Valley Bone and Joint Clinic,
Grand Forks
FMED 9325. Family Medicine – Walker, MN
FMED 9504. Military Medicine – Camp Grafton – Devils Lake
Northwest Campus Elective
FMED9001. Family Medicine - (Australian Family Medicine
Experience) James Cook University-Townsville, Queensland,
Australia
FMED 9003. Norwegian Rural Family Medicine
FMED 9006. International/Developing Nation Medicine
Elective, Chimbote, Peru
FMED 9414. Family Medicine – Belcourt/Bottineau/
Minot/Rolla/Rugby/Williston/Velva/Tioga
FMED 9416. Emergency Room – Trinity Hospital
FMED 9419. Family Medicine – Minot CFM
FMED 9423. Community Medicine/Public Health – Belcourt
FMED 9424. Sports Medicine/Musculoskeletal MedicineTrinity Center-West – Minot
FMED 9504. Military Medicine – Camp Grafton – Devils Lake
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training
The Department of Family Medicine offers the B.S. Degree
in Athletic Training under the auspices of the Division of
Sports Medicine. For more information, see Allied Health
Curriculum section, later in this academic catalog.
Physician Assistant Program
The Department of Family Medicine offers a clinically-oriented, rural-emphasis terminal degree, Master of Physician
Assistant Studies. See Physician Assistant section later in this
catalog.
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Internal Medicine
Chair and Professor:
Newman, William P. (M.D.), Fargo; Chief,
Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism;
Assistant Dean for Veterans Affairs;
Assistant Residency Program Director
Vice Chair:
Farah, Samir (M.D.), Minot; Clinical Professor
Hagan, John (M.D.), Bismarck; Clinical Associate Professor
Professor Emeritus:
Carson, Paul J. (M.D.), Fargo
Das, Gopal (M.D.), Fargo
Kavanaugh, Gerald (M.D.), Fargo
Nelson, Roald A. (M.D.), Fargo
Nelson, William C. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Oatfield, Robert (M.D.), Bismarck
Swenson, John A. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Traynor, Mack (M.D.), Fargo
Warner, Robert C. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Professor:
Carson, Paul, J. (M.D.), Fargo
Danielson, Byron D. (M.D.), Fargo; Chief,
Division of Nephrology, Vice-Chair, Fargo Campus
Neumann, Nicholas H. (M.D.), Bismarck;
Assistant Dean, Southwest Campus
Oatfield, Robert (M.D.), Bismarck
Pitts, Bruce G., (M.D.), Fargo
Wynne, Joshua (M.D., M.B.A., M.P.H.), Grand Forks;
Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean
Associate Professor:
Allen, Jon W. (M.D.), Grand Forks
IPC Director And Assistant Dean, Northeast Campus
Blehm, Julie (M.D.), Fargo; Resident Clinic Director;
Associate Dean Southeast Campus
Lo, Tze Shien (M.D.), Fargo; Chief, Infectious Disease
Theige, David J. (M.D.), Fargo; Program
Director for Internal Medicine Residency Program
Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education
Sahmoun, Abe (Ph.D.), Fargo
Tieszen, Mark (M.D.), Fargo
Chief, Division Critical Care
Assistant Professor:
Clinical Emeritus Professor:
Evans, Harold W. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Clinical Professor:
Alberto, Neville (M.D.), Fargo - Program
Director TY Residency Program
Amin, Bipinkumar R., (M.D.), Bismarck
Breitwieser, Wayne R., (M.D.), Grand Forks
Chelliah, Noah (M.D.), Grand Forks
Cornatzer, William (M.D.), Bismarck
Dillas, Maya (M.D.), Minot
Dunnigan, Earl J. (M.D.), Bismarck
Farah, Samir (M.D.), Minot
Hancock, J. Brian (M.D.) Fargo
Ketterling, Rhonda (M.D.), Fargo
Klevay, Leslie (M.D.), Grand Forks
Kriengkrairut, Somsak M. (M.D.), Bismarck
Ladwig, John (M.D.), Moorhead
Levitt, Ralph (M.D.), Fargo; Chief, Hematology Oncology
Luger, Joseph A. (M.D.), Bismarck
Munoz, Juan M. (M.D.), Fargo
Paulson, Rolf (M.D.), Grand Forks
Ryan, Casey (M.D.), Grand Forks
Sepe, Frank (M.D.), Fargo
Shamdas, Glenn (M.D.), Fargo
Sleckman, Joseph B. (M.D.), Fargo
Steen, Preston (M.D.), Fargo
Tilchen, Eugene (M.D.), Fargo
Verhey, Jeffrey (M.D.), Minot
White, Peter L. (M.D.), Bismarck
Clinical Associate Professor:
Aggarwal, Ajay (M.D.), Fargo
Chief, Division Of Pulmonary
Belknap, Burton S. (M.D.), Fargo
Bharath, Somasundaram (M.D.), Devils Lake
Bjork, David T. (M.D.), Fergus Falls, MN
Borrowman, Theresa (M.D.), Bismark
Chu, Anthony (M.D.), Grand Forks
Crary, Jack L. (M.D.), Fargo
Dalan, Dan A. (M.D.), Fargo
Diri, Erdal (M.D.), Minot
Dickson, Jon L. (M.D.), Fargo
Chief, Cardiology
Diede, Stanley T. (M.D.), Bismarck
Ebertz, J. Mark (M.D.), Bismarck
Etzell, Paul (M.D.), Fergus Falls, MN
Farkas, Susan (M.D.), Fargo
Forte-Pathroff, Denise (M.D.), Bismarck
Geeraerts, Louis (M.D.), Fargo
Gross, Gerald G. (M.D.), Fargo
Guduru, Prabhakar (M.D.), Fargo
Hagan, John (M.D.), Bismarck
Hanekom, David (M.D.), Fargo
Hao, Weimin (M.D.), Fargo
Hargreaves, James E. (D.O.), Grand Forks
Hebert, Brian (M.D.), Bismarck
Hetland, Bruce (M.D.), Bismarck
Hoerauf, Kent (M.D.), Hettinger
Holten, Erik (M.D.), Fargo
Hunter, Jennifer (M.D.), Minot
Ingebretson, Mark (M.D.), Fargo
Johnson, Walter S. (M.D.), Fargo
Kaushik, Prashant (M.D.), Bismarck
Kempf, Thomas W. (M.D.), Fargo
Killen, Shelley A. (M.D.), Bismarck
Knutson, Ronald M. (M.D.), Bismarck
Kouba, Craig R. (M.D.), Fargo
Lagler, Regis, (M.D.), Fargo
Leitch, John M. (M.D.), Fargo
Lewis, Mary Jo (M.D.), Fargo;
Lillestol, Michael (M.D.), Fargo
Mahale, Adit, M.D. - Fargo
Martin, Kent (M.D.), Bismarck
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Matthees, Donald (M.D.), Fargo
Mattson, Steven R. (M.D.), Minot
Mccann, Lavaun (M.D.), Grand Forks
Mendoza, Pedro (M.D.), Bismarck
Money, Bruce (M.D.), Fargo
Muus, John H. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Nakasato, Yuri (M.D.), Fargo
Noyes, William R. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Olson, Theodore M. (M.D.), Crookston
Paulo, Monica T. (M.D.), Bismarck
Peterson, Lynne (M.D.), Bismarck
Proano, Maritza (M.D.), Fargo
Radtke, Wallace E. (M.D.), Fargo
Rau, Keith (M.D.), Fargo
Ring, Bruce L. (M.D.), Crookston, MN
Russell, Howard (M.D.), Fargo
Sanaullah, Mohammed (M.D.) Fargo
Sanda, Janelle C. (M.D.), Fargo
Sivanni, Panjini (M.D.), Fargo
Stoy, Patrick J. (M.D.), Fergus Falls, MN
Swenson, Bruce B. (M.D.), Minot
Tano, Benoit – Grand Forks
Tanous, Robert (M.D.), Bismarck
Tate, John Michael (M.D.), Fergus Falls, MN
Thompson, Robert (M.D.), Grand Forks
Twedt, Heidi (M.D.), Fargo
Vilenski, Leonid (M.D.), Fargo
Wolff, Terry (D.O.), Fargo
Zaks, William (M.D.), Grand Forks
Clinical Assistant Professor:
Aboufakher, Rabeea (M.D.), Grand Forks
Addo, F.E.K. (M.D.), Bismarck
Adhami Naeem, (M.D.), Fargo
Ahlin, Thomas D. (M.D.), Fargo
Ahmed, Abdel (M.D.), Grand Forks
Alkhalaf, Abdulhamid (M.D.), Fargo
Alonto, Augusto (M.D.), Fargo
Anuebunwa, Theodore (M.D.), Minot
Appert, David (M.D.), Bismarck
Arora, Kanwardeep (M.D.), Fargo
Bansal, Arvind (M.D.), Grand Forks
Beaumont, Timothy (M.D.), Bismarck
Bhora, Milapchand (M.B.B.S.), Fargo
Blake, Lloyd (M.D.), Bismarck
Boutrous, Attas (M.D.), Bismarck
Carlisle, Bruce (M.D.), Fargo
Carlson, David C. (M.D.), Fargo
Chavour, Sudhir (M.D.), Fargo
Chemiti, Gopal (M.D.), Fargo
Clardy, David (M.D.), Fargo
Cleary, William (M.D.), Bismarck
Clemenson, Steve (M.D.), Fargo
Cook, Joan (R.N.), Fargo
Cooper, Robert Ian (M.D.), Fargo
Corbett, Thomas C. (M.D.), Devils Lake
Crissler, Belanger, Mary Jo (M.D.), Fargo
Dalmi, Attila (M.D.), Grand Forks
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Datz, Kurt G (D.O.), Bismarck
Dentchev, Todor (M.D.), Grand Forks
Durkin, Robert (D.O.), Minot
Erickstad, Mark A. (M.D.), Bismarck
Finkielman, Javier (M.D.), Bismarck
Fischer, Eunah (M.D.), Fargo
Flach, David (M.D.), Fargo
Frank, Walter E. (M.D.), Bismarck
Fredstrom, Rene` D. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Freiberg, Paul H. (M.D.), Minot
Gaba, Anu (M.D.), Fargo
Geier, Debra (M.D.), Jamestown
Gonzales, Michael (M.D.), Fargo
Gray, Thandiwe, (M.D.), Fargo
Gupta, Parul (M.D.), Fargo
Haldis, Thomas (D.O.), Fargo
Haastrup, Adetola (M.D.), Grand Forks
Hall, Katherine (M.D.), Fargo
Hallinger-Johnson, Julie (M.D.), Fargo
Hasan, Syed (M.D.), Fargo
Hasan, Umbreen (M.D.), Fargo
Chief, Rheumatology
Hauer, Darko (M.D.), Fargo
Henry, Lisa (M.D.), Fargo
Hinrichs, Mark P. (M.D.), Dickinson
Hintz, Warren J. (M.D.), Fargo
Hoverson, Alyssa (M.D.), Grand Forks
Huber, Jay (D.O.), Bismarck
Hughes, James A. (M.D.), Bismarck
Jadaan, Atef (M.D.), Fargo
Jain, Sunanda (M.D.), Bismarck
Johnson, Gary (M.D.), Bismarck
Kartham, Sunil (M.D.), Grand Forks
Kathawala, Mustafa (M.D.), Bismarck
Keating, John (M.D.), Fargo
Khan, Hasrat (M.D.), Fargo
Kihtir, Sena A. (M.D.), Bismarck
Klava, William (M.D.), Fargo
Klein, Scott A. (M.D.), Bismarck
Koh, Robert (M.D.), Fargo
Kooturu, Sri Vardan Reddy (M.D.), Fargo
Kteleh, Tarek (M.D.), Fargo
Lala, Rajib (M.D.), Fargo
Lang, Darin (M.D.), Fargo
Chief, Division of Geriatrics
Langlois, Tricia (M.D.), Grand Forks
Laraway, Richard (M.D.), Fargo
Laszewski, Linda (M.D.), Bismarck
Layawen, Aselo (M.D.), Fargo
Lebeau, Michael, (M.D.), Bismarck
Levitski-Heikkila, Teressa (M.D.), Fargo
Levora, Jan (M.D.), Bismarck
Lindquist, Paul (M.D.), Fargo
Lizakowski, Laura (M.D.), Grand Forks
Loven, Roger (M.D.), Bismarck
Luger, Patrick (M.D.), Fargo
Luke, Madeline Z. (M.D.), Valley City
Lunn, Gerry (M.D.), Bismarck
Lwin, Htwe Htwe (M.D.), Fargo
Madziwa, Felistas (M.D.), Minot
Makoni, Stephen (M.D.), Minot
Manjunath, H.S. (M.D.), Fargo
Maw, Soe Soe (M.D.), Fargo
Mcnamara, David (M.D.), Fargo
Meyer, Tom (M.D.), Langdon
Miller, Cory R. (M.D.), Williston
Mohammed, Abrar (M.D.), Bismarck
Moraghan, Thomas (M.D.), Fargo
Moraleda, Roberto (M.D.), Devils Lake
Mudireddy, Umamaheswara (M.B.B.S.), Grand Forks
Murthy, M.G. Sanathan (M.D.), Bismarck
Nagala, Vani (M.D.), Oakes
Nammour, Fadel (M.D.), Fargo
Neumann, James L. (M.D.), Fargo
Ness, Rachel (M.D.), Fargo
Odedra-Mistry, Bhanu (M.B.B.S.), Fargo
Olin, Bruce W. (M.D.), Dickinson
Onyeka, Ike (M.D.), Grand Forks
Panwalkar, Amit, (M.D.), Fargo
Parvathareedy, Vishnupriyadevi (M.D.), Fargo
Patel, Ashok (M.D.), Thief River Falls, MN
Pendem, Shanthan (M.B.B.S.), Bismarck
Percell, Robert L., Jr. (M.D.), Minot
Peshimam, Mahfooz (M.D.), Fargo
Peterson, Gregory S. (M.D.), Bismarck
Phooshkooru, Vijay (M.D.), Bismarck
Pierce, Christopher (M.D.), Fargo
Piyamahunt, Arkapol (M.D.), Bismarck
Potluri, Rajendra (M.B.B.S.), Oakes
Pulagam, Srinivas (M.D.), Grand Forks
Rabadi, Khaled (M.D.), Grand Forks
Raum, Jennifer (M.D.), Fargo
Rauta, Radu (M.D.), Hettinger
Rayyan, Yaser (M.D.), Bismarck
Reddy, Karthik (M.D.), Bismarck
Renton, Douglas, (M.D.), Bismarck
Saffarian, Nasser (M.D.), Minot
Samson, Scott (M.D.), Fergus Falls
Samimian, Pezhamn (M.D.), Grand Forks
Sanaullah, Mohammed (M.D.), Fargo
Sand, Michael (D.O.), Fargo
Sarrigiannidis, Andreas (M.D.), Bismarck
Schell, Deb (M.D.), Fargo
Schwartz, Julie (M.D.), Bismarck
See, Jay Kwan (M.D.), Fargo
Seeger, Grant (M.D.), Grand Forks
Shaikh, Muhammed (M.D.), Fargo
Sheehan, John E. (M.D.), Minot
Sheldon, Michael (M.D.), Fargo
Sheldon, Peggy (M.D.), Fargo
Shuja, Fazia (M.D.), Fargo
Skogen, Jeffrey (M.D.), Fargo
Snow, Denise (M.D.),
Sollom, Dennis (M.D.), Fargo
Songsiridej, Nowarat (M.D.), Bismarck
Stewart, William J. (M.D.), Jamestown
Swanson, Keith (M.D.), Grand Forks
Swenson, Charles H., (M.D.), Minot
Swenson, Wade (M.D.), Fergus Falls, MN
Talha, Muhammad (M.D.), Fargo
Taheri, Arezoo (M.D.), Fargo
Tapia-Zeggara, Gino, (M.D.), Fargo
Tello, Anthony (M.D.), Bismarck
Tello, Ronald D. (M.D.), Bismarck
Terstriep, Shelby (M.D.), Fargo
Thomas, Mathew R. (M.D.), Bismarck
Thompson, Jody (M.D.), Fargo
Toumeh, Mohamed (M.D.), Fargo
Turk, Samir (M.D.), Minot
Turneau, Kelly (M.D.), Minot
Vetter, Nathan (O.D.), Fargo
Volk, James (M.D.), Fargo
Walsh, Daniel (M.D.), Grand Forks
Watanaboonyakhet, Pat (D.O.), Minot
Willardson, James (M.D.), Grand Forks
Willoughby, Brian G. (M.D.), Hettinger
Windsor, John H. (M.D.), Bismarck
Youssef, Jacques (M.D.), Bismarck
Zaffar, Nauman (M.D.), Crookston, MN
Clinical Instructor:
Dorman, Seth (Msn, F.N.P), Grand Forks
Erickson, Vern E. (M.D.), Park Rapids, MN
Gelbart, David (M.D.), Fargo
Hample, Barbara (Pa-C), Fargo
Houdek, Deb (PA-C), Bismarck
Markland, Mary (M.A.), AHIP Fargo
Rustvang, Daniel (R.N., F.N.P.-D), Grand Forks
Skatvold, Linda (Msn, C.N.P), Fargo
Turman, Ranelle (C.N.P.), Fargo
Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor:
Koo, Ji M. (Pharm.D.), Fargo
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor:
The faculty of the Department of Internal Medicine
believes that internal medicine forms the foundation of all
clinical medicine. The department is organized on a statewide
basis to provide quality education in teaching students to
think logically and to understand how the patient and disease
interrelate. The department’s aim is to have students understand why patients are treated, as well as how they are treated.
The required courses have been designed to integrate the
student’s knowledge of basic science with clinical medicine.
The elective courses offer an extensive range of experience in
general internal medicine and all its subspecialties.
Advanced Experience in Internal Medicine
The required Advanced Experience in Internal Medicine
extends the student’s Internal Medicine experience with
added clinical exposure and responsibility. Students can
select, if available, experiences in critical care, hospital-based
internal medicine, non-urban internal medicine or, if not
accomplished during the third-year clerkship, an ambulatory
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experience. The objective of these rotations is to ensure mastery of reporter clinical skills, with additional development of
interpretive, manager, procedural and self-education skills.
Required Course for Medical Students
8101 and 8201. Third-year Internal Medicine Clerkship.
This required course is a core clinical experience in internal
medicine. The student will be expected to thoroughly evaluate, present histories and physicals, differential diagnosis and
propose therapeutic plans on at least 24 patients. The student
also will be required to meet the defined educational objectives through a series of lectures, assigned reading, preceptor
interaction and computer interactions. On Fargo, Bismarck
and Grand Forks campuses, the student should anticipate a
short night call schedule every fourth night. Course directors:
Dr. W.P. Newman (Fargo), Dr. J. Hagan (Bismarck), Dr. L. McCann
(Grand Forks)
Elective Courses for Fourth-year Medical Students
Southwest Campus
9101. Internal Medicine - St. Alexius Medical Center,
Bismarck: Drs. B. Ahmed, Erickstad, B. Hebert, Hetland,
Kathawala, R. Rauta, Schwartz, Tanous
9103. Internal Medicine - Quain and Ramstad Clinic,
Bismarck: Drs. M. LeBeau, Lunn, Martin, Rayyan, D. Renton, R.
Tello, T. Tello
9104. Medical Oncology - St. Alexius Medical Center, Mid
Dakota Clinic, Bismarck: Drs. Amin, Thomas, Phooshkooru
9105. Gastroenterology - Quain and Ramstad Clinic,
Bismarck: Drs. Rayyan, D. Renton
9106. Cardiology - St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck: Drs.
Diede, Oatfield, Windsor
9107. I.C.U.-Cardiology-Pulmonary - St. Alexius Medical
Center, Bismarck: Drs. Blake, Cleary, Diede, Finkielman, Hughes,
Jankoviak, G. Johnson, Klein, Kriengkrairut, Lo, Loven, Oatfield,
Paulo, Pendem, White, Windsor
9108. Rheumatology - Arthritis Clinic and St. Alexius Medical
Center, Bismarck: Drs. P. Kaushik, L. Peterson, Songsiridej
9109. Clinical Nephrology - Drs. Dunnigan, Jain, Levora
9111. Pulmonary Medicine - St. Alexius Medical Center,
Bismarck: Drs. Hughes, Krienkrairut, Paulo
9112. Adult Cardiology - Quain and Ramstad Clinic,
Bismarck: Dr. Frank, K. Reddy
9113. Nephrology - Quain and Ramstad Clinic, Bismarck: M.
LeBeau
9114. Internal Medicine - Great Plains Clinic, Dickinson
Clinic, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Dickinson: Drs. Hinrichs, O’Hara, Olin
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9119. Dermatology - St. Alexius Medical Center and
Medcenter One, Bismarck: Drs. Cornatzer, Forte-Pathroff
9120. Community Internal Medicine - Hettinger: Drs.
Hoerauf and Willoughby
9121. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Medcenter
One, Bismarck: Dr. G. Peterson
9123. Dermatology - Mid Dakota Clinic, Bismarck: Drs.
Appert, Borrowman, Luger
9126. Infectious Disease - Medcenter One, Bismarck: Dr. K.
Martin
9128. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Specialty
Clinics, St. Alexius Medical Center and Medcenter One Health
Systems, Inc., Bismarck: Drs. Goldstein, Killen
9129. Community Intensive Internal Medicine – Bismarck:
Dr. Hagan
9130. ICU – Medcenter One Health Systems, Bismarck: Drs.
Sarrigiannidis, T. Tello
9131. Hospital Medicine – St. Alexius Medical Center,
Bismarck: Dr. Mohammed
AIs – Internal Medicine = (IMED)
Each AI – 4 credit hours with S/U grading
Bismarck
Current Elective
IMED 9191
AI – Internal Medicine
IMED 9192
AI – Internal Medicine
IMED 9193
AI – Internal Medicine
IMED 9194
AI – Internal Medicine
(Hettinger)
IMED 9195
AI – Internal Medicine
IMED 9196
AI – Internal Medicine
IMED 9197
AI – Internal Medicine
IMED 9198
AI – Internal Medicine
9101
9103
9114
9120
9129
9130
9131
9107
Southeast Campus
9201. Internal Medicine - MeritCare Medical Center, Fargo:
Internal Medicine staff; Dr. Newman, director
9205. Pulmonary Medicine - Veterans Administration
Medical Center, Fargo: Dr. Aggarwal
9206. Pulmonary Disease - Innovis Health and Dakota Clinic,
Fargo: Dr. Matthees
9207. Infectious Diseases - Veterans Administration Medical
Center, MeritCare Medical Center, Fargo: Drs. Carson, Lo
9208. Nephrology - Veterans Administration Medical Center,
Fargo: Dr. Gelbart
9209. Dermatology - MeritCare Medical Group, Fargo: Dr.
Flach
9210. Hospice and Palliative Care - Hospice of the Red River
Valley, Fargo: Dr. Steen
9211. Oncology and Hematology - MeritCare Medical
Center, Fargo: Drs. Levitt, Steen
9304. Endocrinology/Internal Medicine - Altru Health
System, Grand Forks: Drs. Ryan, Zaks
9306. Rheumatology - Valley Bone & Joint Clinic, Grand
Forks: Currently unavailable
9307. Primary Care Clerkship - Lake Region Clinic and
Mercy Hospital, Devils Lake: Drs. Bharath, Corbett
9214. Endocrinology and Metabolism - Veterans
Administration Medical Center and MeritCare Medical Center,
Fargo: Dr. Newman
9308. Rural Internal Medicine - Altru Clinic, Crookston, MN:
Drs. Olson, Ring
9215. Internal Medicine – Valley City Clinic – Unavailable
until academic year 2011-2012
9314. Clinical Cardiology - Heart Institute of North Dakota,
Grand Forks: Dr. Chelliah
9216. Clinical Oncology/Hematology - Veterans
Administration Medical Center, Fargo: Dr. Shamdas
9316. Respiratory/Critical Care - Altru Health System, Grand
Forks: Dr. Breitwieser
9218. Internal Medicine – Jamestown Clinic,
9317. Gastroenterology - Altru Clinic, Lake Region and
Mercy Hospital, Devils Lake: Dr. Bharath
9221. Critical Care Medicine - MeritCare Medical Center,
Fargo: Dr. Tieszen
9318. Oncology - Altru Health System, Grand Forks: Drs.
Dentchev, Walsh
9222. Internal Medicine - Oakes: Dr. V. Nagala
9224. Introduction to Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation - MeritCare Medical Group - MeritCare
Hospital: Dr. Klava
9225. Introduction to Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation - Dakota Clinic: Dr. Sollom
9322. Geriatrics - Altru Health System, Grand Forks: Dr.
Langlois
9323. Internal Medicine - Hospitalist Service - Altru Hospital,
Grand Forks
9226. Introduction to Rheumatology - Dakota Clinic,
Veterans Administration Medical Center, Fargo: Drs.
Peshimam, Sleckman
9228. Cardiac Electrophysiology – MeritCare Clinic/Hospital,
Fargo: not available
9229. Rheumatology – MeritCare Clinic/Hospital
AIs – Internal Medicine = (IMED)
Each AI – 4 credit hours with S/U grading
Fargo
Current Elective
IMED 9291
AI – Internal Medicine
IMED 9294
AI – Internal Medicine
(Jamestown)
IMED 9295
AI – Critical Care Medicine
IMED 9296
AI – Internal Medicine
9320. Clinical Nephrology - Kidney and Hypertension Center,
Grand Forks: Dr. Rabadi
AIs – Internal Medicine = (IMED)
Each AI – 4 credit hours with S/U grading
Grand Forks
Current Elective
IMED 9391
AI – Internal Medicine
9301
IMED 9392
AI – Internal Medicine
9308 (Crookston)
IMED 9394
AI – Respiratory/Critical Care
9316
IMED 9395
AI – Hospitalist Internal Medicine
9323
Northwest Campus
9402. Internal Medicine – Dr. Farah
9201
9218
9221
9222 (Oakes)
Northeast Campus
9301. Internal Medicine - Altru Health System, Grand Forks:
Dr. McCann
9406. Endocrinology/Internal Medicine - Trinity
Professional Building, Minot: Dr. Farah
9407. Cardiology - Trinity Health - West, Minot: Drs. Percell,
Turk
9408. Internal Medicine - Craven-Hagen Clinic, Williston: Dr.
Miller
9409. Gastroenterology - Medical Arts Clinic, Main Medical
Building, Minot: Dr. B. Swenson
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9410. Oncology/Hematology - Trinity Cancer Center, Minot:
Dr. Watanaboonyakhet
9411. Nephrology/Metabolic Disorders - Trinity HealthEast, Minot: Dr. Saffarian
9413. Multidisciplinary ICU – Trinity Hospital, Minot: Dr.
Verhey
9415. Introduction to Rheumatology – Medical Arts Clinic,
Minot: Dr. Diri
9416. Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist Experience - Trinity
Hospital: Dr. Dillas
AIs – Internal Medicine = (IMED)
Each AI – 4 credit hours with S/U grading
Minot
IMED 9493
IMED 9496
IMED 9497
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Current Elective
AI – ICU-Multidisciplinary Critical Care
AI – Endo/IM
AI – Hospital/Hospitalist Experience
9413
9406
9416
Microbiology and Immunology
Chair and Associate Professor:
Bradley, David (Ph.D.)
Professor Emeritus:
Duerre, John A. (Ph.D.)
Fischer, Robert G. (Ph.D.)
Kelleher, James R. (Ph.D.)
Melvold, Roger W. (Ph.D.)
Vennes, John W. (Ph.D.)
Waller, James R. (Ph.D.)
Professor:
Hill, Thomas M. (Ph.D.)
Associate Professor:
Flower, Ann M. (Ph.D.)
Nilles, Matthew L. (Ph.D.)
Assistant Professor:
Sailer, Frances C. (Ph.D.)
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology offers
graduate programs leading to the M.S., Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D.
degrees. Graduate study is available in a number of disciplines including cell biology, pathogenic microbiology, genetics, immunology, immunogenetics, autoimmunity, microbial
physiology, molecular biology and virology. The goals of the
program are to provide scientific training and experience for
careers in research and teaching in universities, clinical and
research laboratories and in fields of related employment.
Students are expected to carry out original research suitable
for publication and to assist in teaching in the department.
M.D./Ph.D. Program
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology participates in the M.D./Ph.D. program. A first- or second-year
medical student may apply for admission to the Ph.D. program through the department.
Courses for Undergraduate Students
202. Introductory Medical Microbiology Lecture. 3 credits.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 116 or 121. Three hours of lecture per
week. An introductory medical microbiology course primarily
for nursing and clinical lab science students, but open to allied
health students with permission of instructor. This course provides a background in all aspects of microbial agents and diseases.
202L. Introductory Medical Microbiology Laboratory. 2
credits. Prerequisite: Chemistry 116 or 121. Corequisite:
Microbiology 202. Four hours laboratory per week. An introductory laboratory course in the isolation and identification of
all types of microorganisms with an emphasis on those that
cause disease.
302. General Microbiology Lecture. 2 credits. Prerequisite:
Biology 150 or Chem 116 or Chem 121 or permission of
instructor. Two hours of lectures per week. An introduction to
general microbiology with emphasis on the morphology, classification and physiology of bacteria, parasites, molds and
viruses. The significance of microorganisms in food processing and waste disposal, and in maintaining our environment is
discussed.
302L. General Microbiology Laboratory. 2 credits.
Prerequisite or corequisite: Microbiology 302 or permission of
instructor. Four hours laboratory per week. The growth, isolation and identification of microorganisms from a variety of
sources using procedures such as staining, microscopy, pure
culturing and biochemical tests.
328. Introduction to Immunology. 3 credits. Prerequisite:
Biology 150, 151, or Biochemistry 301 or equivalent. Three
hours lecture per week. An introduction to the fundamentals
in immunology including immunochemistry, humoral and cellular responses, hypersensitivity, immunodeficiency, immunogenetics, tolerance and immunodiagnosis.
494. Directed Studies. 1 to 3 credits. A course designed to
provide students with the opportunity for creative, scholarly
and research activities in microbiology and immunology
under the direction of a department faculty member. Open to
all students, with the consent of the instructor required.
Advanced and Research Courses
BIMD 500. Cellular and Molecular Foundations of
Biomedical Science. 6 credits. A series of lectures and discussion groups with emphasis on interrelated themes in basic
biochemistry, cell biology and molecular biology. Lectures will
include current and emerging areas of research while discussion will center on methods, techniques and expansion of lecture topics. Prerequisites: (a) a year of organic chemistry or (b)
one semester of organic chemistry plus a course in either biochemistry or cell biology, or (c) permission of the course director. Fall semester.
BIMD 510. Basic Biomedical Statistics. 2 credits. A series of
lectures, demonstrations and exercises to provide students
with the basic rationales for the use of statistics in the assessment of biomedical data and a selected set of the most common and useful statistical tests. Spring semester.
BIMD 513. Seminars in Biomedical Science. 1 credit. A series
of presentations on original research conducted by UND faculty members as well as extramural leaders in academic and
industrial research in the biomedical sciences. Students will
participate through assigned reading and writing exercises
related to the presentations.
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BIMD 515. Steps to Success in Graduate School. 1 credit. A
series of lectures and discussion sessions covering topics
related to the development of skills and experience important
for successful completion of graduate training and transition
to post-graduate training and employment. Students will
examine a variety of issues including choosing an advisor and
research topic, charting their course through graduate school,
the importance of productivity, how to give a scientific presentation and write a scientific publication, applying for predoctoral grants, and planning for their careers.
511. Microbiology and Immunology Literature. 1 credit.
Prerequisite: Microbiology 302 or equivalent. A series of
reports of current scientific literature in microbiology and
immunology. S/U grading only.
BIMD 516. Responsible Conduct of Research. 1 credit. A
series of lectures and discussion sessions covering topics
related to responsible conduct in research. Students will
examine a variety of issues including introduction to ethical
decision-making, the experience of conflict, laboratory practices, data management, reporting of research, conflict of
interest, and compliance. Examples and case studies will be
drawn primarily from the biomedical sciences.
513. Research Tools. 2 credits. Orientation to research and
laboratory safety. The theory and application of modern laboratory techniques to include tissue culture, cell fractionation,
enzyme assay, immunization procedures, bacterial growth
curves, photomicrography, strain construction, genetic engineering, gel electrophoresis, enzyme immunoassay, and western blot techniques are presented. S/U grading only.
501. Molecular Virology. 2 credits. Prerequisites: microbiology and biochemistry and/or consent of instructor. Genetics
and molecular virology of animal and bacterial viruses, with
emphasis on viral host interactions, viral replication, and viral
gene expression.
504. Microbial Physiology. 2 credits. Prerequisites: a basic
course in microbiology and organic or biochemistry or consent of instructor. The course will investigate the physiology
of the bacterial cell as it pertains to the processes carried out
by the cell. Topics will include basic cell structure, motility,
chemotaxis, uptake of nutrients, metabolism, gene regulation,
evolution, cell division, differentiation, and pathogenesis. The
integration of various cellular functions to sustain the living
cell will be emphasized. The course will be based largely on
current literature and will involve class discussions of assigned
topics. In addition to gaining an understanding of the bacterial cell, students will learn to read primary literature critically
and the principles involved in writing a scientific paper.
507. Seminar in Microbiology. 1 credit. S/U grading only.
508. Microbial Pathogenesis. 2 credits. Prerequisite: BIMD
500 or equivalent. A detailed study of pathogenic microorganisms and the mechanism by which they cause tissue and
cell injury.
512. Microbial Genetics. 2 credits. Prerequisites: basic
courses in genetics and microbiology or biochemistry and/or
consent of instructor. Genetic mechanisms in microorganisms, mutagenesis, fine structure of genetic material, genetic
engineering. Selected readings.
515. Advanced Topics. 2 credits. Prerequisite: Previous basic
course in the area to be covered. A series of topics in microbiology and immunology presented on an episodic basis. The
topics may vary, but are expected to include immunology,
infectious diseases and molecular biology.
519. Advanced Immunology. 2 credits. Prerequisite:
Microbiology 509 or an equivalent course and /or permission
of instructor. An advanced discussion of the genesis and regulation of innate and adaptive immune responses. Selected
readings. Grading: regular.
590. Research in Microbiology. 2 to 6 credits. Hours
arranged. Advanced problems in microbiology and related
fields.
591. Special Problems in Microbiology. 1 to 6 credits.
Short-term research projects performed under the supervision of a department faculty member. Intended to provide
interested and capable students with a challenge and an
opportunity to conduct scientific research in microbiology.
Arranged by consultation with participating faculty members.
996. Continuing Enrollment
998. Thesis
999. Dissertation
509. Immunology. 3 credits. Prerequisite: BIMD 500 or
equivalent. An introduction to the fundamentals of immunology including immunochemistry, humoral and cellular
response, hypersensitivity, immunodeficiency, immunogenetics, tolerance and immunodiagnosis.
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Chair and Professor:
Lutz, Dennis J. (M.D.), Minot
Associate Professor:
Christensen, Steffen P. (M.D.), Fargo,
Vice Chair and Assistant Dean
for Student Affairs, Southeast Campus
Clinical Professor:
Adducci, Joseph E. (M.D.), Williston
Bury, Robert J. (M.D.), Bismarck
Obritsch, Jerry M. (M.D.), Bismarck
Vice Chair, Southwest Campus
Clinical Associate Professor Emeritus:
Clark, Rodney G. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Kolars, James J. (M.D.), Fargo
Leigh, Richard H. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Clinical Associate Professor:
Bro, Walter C. (M.D.), Fargo
Hutchens, Thomas P. (M.D.), Bismarck
Reinhardt, Jerald W. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Clinical Assistant Professor:
Armstrong, Roland J. (M.D.), Bemidji, Mn
Arnold, Thomas F. (M.D.), Dickinson
Bexell-Gierke, Jan M. (M.D.), Fargo
Billings, David A. (M.D.), Minot
Bradley, Shannon S. (M.D.), Bismarck
Brown, Michael R. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Burrell, Terry J. (C.N.M., Ph.D.), Fargo
Bury, Janice, M. (M.D.), Bismarck
Colliton, Mark E. (M.D.), Bemidji, Mn
Dahl, Stephanie K. (M.D.), Fargo
Dangerfield, Jon D. (M.D.), Fargo
Fiebiger, Siri J. (M.D.), Fargo
Fischbach, Arie L. (M.D.), Minot
Glasner, Gregory C. (M.D.), Fargo
Herzog, Thomas L. (M.D.), Fargo
Holm, Mary K. (M.D.), Fargo
Iverson, Christie A. (M.D.), Bismarck
Killgore, Jane G. (M.D.), Bemidji, Mn
Lachance, Deborah L. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Lesteberg, Keith G. (M.D.), Fargo
Mickelson, Margaret T. (M.D.), Fargo
Nordell, Margaret C. (M.D.), Minot
Orser, Shari L. (M.D.), Bismarck
Perkerewicz, Kathleen M. (M.D.), Bismarck
Rondeau, Denise M. (M.D.), Fargo
Rondeau, Jeffrey A. (M.D.), Fargo
Schaffner, Carol M. (M.D.), Minot
Tong, Beverly J. (M.D.), Williston
Wessman, Kari J. (M.D.), Fargo
Witt, John M. (M.D.), Bismarck
Zeller, Darrell E. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Clinical Instructor:
Anderson, Sandra M. (Ph.D., M.D.), Grand Forks
Carson, Robert W. (R.D.M.S.), Fargo
Carver, Linda D. (C.N.M.), Fargo
Coauette, Jordan H. (M.D.), Fargo
Danielson, Christopher J. (M.D.), Bismarck
Eckes, Audrey A. (W.H.N.P.), Fargo
Ellingson, Lori L. (F.N.P.), Fargo
Halverson, Gail R. (W.H.C.N.P.), Grand Forks
Hartfiel, David A. (M.D.), Fargo
Howick, Andrea R. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Mcleod, Carrie A. (L.R.D.), Fargo
Nelson, Deborah J. (F.N.P.), Fargo
Schafer-McLean, Rhonda R. (M.D.), Bismarck
Solberg, Sara R. (M.D.), Williston
Trottier, Rory D. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Wildey, Brian M. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Wisdom, Marissa A. (M.D.), Bismarck
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology offers
undergraduate electives in clinical obstetrics and gynecology
concerned with all aspects of the specialty, i.e., normal obstetrics, perinatology, endocrinology, oncology, office and operative gynecology, family life and human sexuality. Clinical
research is possible under the direction of a faculty preceptor.
Since the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has
no postgraduate residency program, the department is
extremely active and successful in assisting medical students
who desire a career in obstetrics and gynecology to find an
appropriate residency program.
Required Course for Third-year Medical Students
Southwest Campus
8101. Obstetrics and Gynecology - Bismarck Campus, thirdyear clerkship - eight weeks
Southeast Campus
8201. Obstetrics and Gynecology - Fargo Campus, thirdyear clerkship - eight weeks
Northeast Campus
8301. Obstetrics and Gynecology - Grand Forks, third-year
clerkship - eight weeks
Elective Courses for Fourth-year Medical Students
All Campuses
9001. Medicine in West Africa – Mbingo Baptist Hospital,
Cameroon, West Africa: Dr. Obritsch
Southwest Campus
9101. Obstetrics and Gynecology - Quain and Ramstad
Clinic, Bismarck: Drs. Danielson, Iverson, Orser, Perkerewicz
9102. High Risk Obstetrics - Mid Dakota Clinic, St. Alexius
Medical Center, Medcenter One, Bismarck: Dr. Witt
9104. Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology - Bismarck: Drs.
Bradley, J. Bury, R. Bury, Hutchens, Obritsch, Schafer-McLean,
Wisdom, Witt
9105. Obstetrics and Gynecology Ultrasound - Mid Dakota
Clinic, Bismarck: Dr. Hutchens
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9106. Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology - Dickinson: Dr.
Arnold
Southeast Campus
9201. Obstetrics and Gynecology – Innovis Health, Fargo:
Drs. Bexell-Gierke, Fiebiger, Glasner, Hartfiel, Holm
9203. Reproductive Medicine - MeritCare Medical Center,
Fargo: Drs. Christensen, Dahl
9204. Obstetrics and Gynecology - MeritCare, Fargo: Drs.
Bro, Coauette, Dangerfield, Herzog, Lesteberg, Mickelson, D.
Rondeau, J. Rondeau
9205. Family Planning and Preventive Care - Fargo Cass
Public Health, Fargo: Dr. Christensen and Deborah Nelson,
FNP, Audrey Eckes, WHNP, and Lori Ellingson, FNP
Northeast Campus
9301. Advanced Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology - Altru
Health Systems, Grand Forks: Drs. Anderson, Brown, Howick,
Lachance, Wildey, Zeller
Northwest Campus
9402. Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology - Williston: Drs.
Adducci, Solberg, Tong
9403. Advanced Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology Trinity Health Center-Town and Country, Minot: Drs. Nordell,
Schaffner
9404. Obstetrics and Gynecology – Trinity Medical Arts
Clinic, Minot: Drs. Billings, Fischbach
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Third and Fourth Years
Students are taught in clinical settings throughout the
third and fourth years. These experiences provide students
exposure to clinical milieus ranging from physician practices
in a rural health care system to urban medical centers. The
curriculum model provides students a strong generalist base,
regardless of their final career choice. Third-year students have
an option to participate in a traditional clerkship experience
or a rural opportunity in medical education (ROME) experience. Both are described below.
The traditional third-year curriculum consists of the following six clerkships of eight weeks each on the Southwest
(Bismarck), Southeast (Fargo), and Northeast (Grand Forks)
campuses: Family Medicine, General Surgery, Internal
Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics and
Psychiatry. At least four weeks of the Family Medicine clerkship must be done at a rural site. In addition, students take a
longitudinal clinical epidemiology course during the third
year.
For ROME students, the third-year clerkship in Obstetrics
and Gynecology consists of four weeks in a traditional curriculum in Fargo or Bismarck and the remainder is acquired
during the course of their rural experience.
Fourth year electives in general obstetrics and
gynecology as well as subspecialty areas are offered in-state
while out-of-state electives are also available.
Pathology
Chair and Professor:
Sens, Mary Ann (M.D., Ph.D.), Grand Forks
Professor:
Sens, Donald A. (Ph.D.), Grand Forks
Associate Professor:
Garrett, Scott (Ph.D.), Grand Forks
Assistant Professor:
Brown, Ann K. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Coleman, Mary (M.S.), Grand Forks
Hoffman, Kathy (M.M.), Grand Forks
Paur, Ruth (Ph.D.), Grand Forks
Raymond, Laura A.(M.D.), Grand Forks
Somji, Seema (Ph.D.), Grand Forks
Weiland, Tim L. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Zhang, Kurt (Ph.D.), Grand Forks
Zheng, Yun (M.D.), Grand Forks
Instructor:
Droog, Kimberly (Mba), Grand Forks
Peterson, Karen (M.S.), Grand Forks
Porter, Robert (M.S.), Grand Forks
Ray, Linda (B.S.), Grand Forks
Schill, Janna (M.S.), Grand Forks
Solberg, Brooke (M.S.), Grand Forks
Triske, Chris (M.S.), Grand Forks
Clinical Professor:
Hertz, Dwight (M.D.), Bismarck
Clinical Assistant Professor:
Andelin , John B. (M.D.), Williston
Baldwin, Jerry J. (M.D.), Fargo
Bianco, Michelle (M.D.), Fargo
Dees, Kenneth (Ph.D.), Bismarck
Fredrickson, Ward (M.D.), Bismarck
Hipp, John A. (M.D.), Bismarck
Jansen, Wayne L. (M.D.), Minot
Johnson, Craig A. (M.D.), Bismarck
Kaspari, Jon K. (M.D.), Fargo
Laszewski, Michael J. (M.D.), Bismarck
Linz, Laurie J. (M.D.), Bismarck
Mccoy, Frank, Jr. (M.D.), Williston
Reinke, Dennis D. (M.D.), Bismarck
Rodacker, Mark (M.D., Ph.D.), Bismarck
Roise, Douglas A. (M.D.), Fargo
Saberi, Akiko (M.D.), Fargo
Startz, Robert F. (M.D.), Fargo
Clinical Instructor:
Korynta, Dawn (B.S.), Grand Forks
Wavra, Mary Lou (B.S.), Grand Forks
Post-doctoral Fellow:
Zhou, Xudong (M.D.), Grand Forks
Bachelor of Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science
(CLS)
The Department of Pathology offers a B.S. degree in
Clinical Laboratory Science under the auspices of Allied
Health. For information, see the Allied Health section, later in
this academic catalog.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Cytotechnology
The Department of Pathology offers a B.S. degree in
Cytotechnology under the auspices of Allied Health. For
information, see the Allied Health section, later in this
academic catalog.
Master of Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science
(CLS)
The Department of Pathology offers a M.S. degree in
Clinical Laboratory Science under the auspices of Allied
Health. For information, see the Allied Health section, later in
this academic catalog.
Histotechnician Certificate Program
The Department of Pathology offers a certificate program
in Histotechnician under the auspices of Allied Health. For
information, see the Allied Health section, later in this
academic catalog.
Elective Courses for Fourth-year Medical Students:
Southwest Campus
9101. Clinical Pathology - Medcenter One and Quain and
Ramstad Clinic, Bismarck: Drs. Hertz, Johnson, Reinke,
Rodacker
9102. Pathology - St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck:
Drs. Fredrickson, Hipp, Laszewski, Linz
Southeast Campus
9203. Pathology - MeritCare Medical Center, Fargo:
Drs. Baldwin, Bianco, Grimm
Northeast Campus
9301. Pathology - UND School of Medicine and Health
Sciences, Department of Pathology; Altru Health Systems,
Grand Forks: Drs. Brown, Cooley, Torgerson, Weiland
Northwest Campus
9403. Anatomic and Clinical Pathology - Mercy Hospital,
Williston: Drs. Andelin, Jansen, McCoy
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Pediatrics
Chair and Associate Professor:
Tinguely, Stephen (M.D.), Fargo
Professor:
Burd, Larry (Ph.D.), Grand Forks
Johnson, George (M.D.), Fargo (Emeritus)
Kobrinsky, Nathan (M.D.), Fargo
Martsolf, John (M.D.), Grand Forks
Associate Professor:
Lunn, Eric (M.D.), Grand Forks
Assistant Professor:
Panda, Durga (M.D.), Grand Forks
Riske, Mary (R.N., M.S.), Grand Forks
Clinical Professor:
Blaufuss, Mark (M.D.), Fargo
Connell, Joan (M.D.), Bismarck
Getz-Kleiman, Linda (M.D.), Fargo
Holland, Michael (M.D.), Minot
Kenien, Alan (M.D.), Fargo
Kleiman, Theodore (M.D.), Fargo
Mausbach, Thomas (M.D.), Fargo
Miller, Ron (M.D.), Fargo
Nelson, Stephen (M.D.), Fargo
Obregon, Kathryn (M.D.), Bismarck
Ocejo, Rafael (M.D.), Bismarck
Rios, Rodrigo (M.D), Fargo
Sondrol, Lori (M.D.), Grand Forks
Swank, Colleen (M.D.), Grand Forks
Twogood, Todd (M.D.), Bismarck
Vanlooy, James (M.D.), Grand Forks
Welle, Patrick (M.D.), Fargo
Zacher, Carla, J. (M.D.) Bismarck
Clinical Associate Professor:
Altaf, Waseem (M.D.), Fargo
Bellas, William (D.O.), Fargo
Blehm, David (M.D.)., Fargo
Breedon, Catherine (Ph.D., R.D.), Fargo
Cadwalader, Ann (M.D.), Minot
Carver, Thomas (M.D.), Minot
Clutter, David (M.D.), Fargo
Dwelle, Terry (M.D.), Bismarck
Fernandez, Patricio (M.D.), Bismarck
Graff, Arne (M.D.) Fargo
Jones-Dees, Jenifer, (M.D.) Fargo
Jost, Aaron (M.D.), Fargo
Kenney, Emmet (M.D.) Fargo
Kozel, Lisa (M.D.), Bismarck
Krasniewska, Lidia (M.D.), Fargo
Kriengkrairut, Siriwan (M.D.), Bismarck
Kumar, Parag (M.D.), Bismarck
Lien, Sarah (M.D.) Fargo
Mattson, Steven (M.D.), Minot
Mcdonough, Stephen (M.D.), Bismarck
Montgomery, Robert (M.D.), Fargo
Patel, Mahesh (M.D.), Bismarck
Pearson, Joanne (M.D.), Fargo
Quanrud, Myra (M.D.), Jamestown
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Storm, Waldemar (M.D.), Fargo
Tiongson, Christopher (M.D.), Fargo
Zelewski, Susan (M.D.) Grand Forks
Clinical Assistant Professor:
Bentz, Barbara (M.D.), Fargo
Brown, Karen, (M.D.) Bismarck
Erdrich, Angela (M.D.), Sisseton, SD
Grorud, Jane (M.D.), Bismarck
Gunderson, Aaron (M.D.), Fargo
Hanson, Stephanie (M.D.), Fargo
Horner, Melissa (M.D.), Fargo
Hutchison, William ((M.D.), Fargo
Jumping Eagle, Sara (M.D.), Bismarck
Kantak, Anand (M.D.), Fargo
Kvistad, Bonnie (M.D.), Fargo
Mutchler, Scott (M.D.), Fargo
O’Hara, Brian (M.D.), Dickinson
Oksa, Amy (M.D.), Dickinson
Patel, Sandeep (M.D.), Sisseton, SD
Raghib, Ender (M.D.), Fargo
Sam-Agudu, Nadia (M.D.), Fargo
Serabe, Baruti (M.D.), Bismarck
Shash, Taysir (M.D.), Fargo
Sode, Abimbola (M.D.), Grand Forks
Thurlow, Brenda (M.D.), Fargo
Trefz, Matthew (M.D.), Fargo
Votava, Jennie (M.D.), Fargo
Yangalasetty, Chandra (M.D.), Grand Forks
Clinical Instructor:
Sjolander, Diane (B.U.S., CCRP), Fargo
Required Course for Third-year Medical Students
Southwest Campus
8101. Pediatrics - Bismarck Campus, third-year clerkship eight weeks
Southeast Campus
8201. Pediatrics - Fargo Campus, third-year clerkship - eight
weeks
Northeast Campus
8301. Pediatrics - Grand Forks Campus, third-year clerkship eight weeks
Elective Courses for Fourth-year Medical Students
Southwest Campus
9101. Pediatrics - Quain and Ramstad Clinic, Mid Dakota
Clinic, Specialty Clinics, St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck:
Drs. Brown, Fernandez, Kozel, Jumping Eagle, Kozel, Kumar,
McDonough, Obregon, Ocejo, Patel, Twogood, Zacher
9104. Pediatric Neurology - St. Alexius Medical Center,
Bismarck: Dr. Kriengkrairut
9107. Neonatology - Clinics and hospitals in Bismarck: Drs.
Brown, Patel
9503. Research Project Practicum and Presentation Grand Forks/Fargo/Bismarck/Minot: Drs. Burd, Martsolf,
Tinguely, local pediatricians
9502. Medical Genetics - Grand Forks: Dr. Martsolf
9503. Research Project Practicum and Presentation Grand Forks/Fargo/Bismarck/Minot: Drs. Burd, Marstolf,
Tinguely, local pediatricians
9505. Children with Special Health Care Needs - Anne
Carlsen Center for Children, Jamestown: Dr. Quanrud
9506. Pediatric Allergy/Immunology/Pulmonology –
MeritCare Children’s Hospital,
Fargo: Dr. Kantak
9507. Pediatric Subspecialty – MeritCare Medical
Group/MeritCare Children’s Hospital, Fargo: Drs. Blaufuss and
Kenien
9505. Children with Special Health Care Needs - Anne
Carlsen Center for Children, Jamestown: Dr. Quanrud
9506. Pediatric Allergy/Immunology/Pulmonology –
MeritCare Children’s Hospital,
Fargo: Dr. Kantak
9507. Pediatric Subspecialty – MeritCare Medical
Group/MeritCare Children’s Hospital, Fargo: Drs. Blaufuss and
Kenien
9510. Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism – MeritCare
Medical Group/MeritCare Children’s Hospital, Fargo: Dr.
Kenien
9511. Lactation Science & Breastfeeding Education
9510. Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism – MeritCare
Medical Group/MeritCare Children’s Hospital, Fargo: Dr.
Kenien
9511. Lactation Science & Breastfeeding Education
9006. International/Developing Nation Medicine Chimbote, Peru: Drs. Tinguely, Espejo, and Christianson
9006. International/Developing Nation Medicine Chimbote, Peru: Drs. Tinguely, Espejo, and Christianson
Northeast Campus
9301. Pediatrics - Altru Health Systems, Grand Forks: Drs.
Lunn, Sode, Sondrol, Swank, Zelewski
9502. Medical Genetics - Grand Forks: Dr. Martsolf
Southeast Campus
9201. Pediatrics – Innovis Health System, Fargo: Drs. JonesDees, Getz-Kleiman, Kleiman, Mausbach
9202. Pediatrics - MeritCare Medical Center Clinic and
Children’s Hospital, Fargo: Drs. Blaufuss, Blehm, Gunderson,
Hanson, Horner, Hutchison, Jost, Krasniewska, Kvistad, Lien,
Thurlow, Tinguely, Tiongson, Welle
9203. Neonatology - MeritCare Children’s Hospital, Fargo:
Drs. Altaf, Bellas, Nelson,
9204. Pediatric Cardiology - MeritCare Medical Center Clinic
and Children’s Hospital, Fargo: Dr. Trefz
9205. Pediatric Hematology/Oncology - Roger Maris Cancer
Center/MeritCare Hospital, Fargo: Dr. Kobrinsky
9207. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine - MeritCare Children’s
Hospital - PICU, Fargo: Dr. Storm
9503. Research Project Practicum and Presentation Grand Forks/Fargo/Bismarck/Minot: Drs. Burd, Martsolf,
Tinguely, local pediatricians
9505. Children with Special Health Care Needs - Anne
Carlsen Center for Children, Jamestown: Dr. Quanrud
9506. Pediatric Allergy/Immunology/Pulmonology –
MeritCare Children’s Hospital,
Fargo: Dr. Kantak
9507. Pediatric Subspecialty – MeritCare Medical
Group/MeritCare Children’s Hospital, Fargo: Drs. Blaufuss and
Kenien
9510. Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism – MeritCare
Medical Group/MeritCare Children’s Hospital, Fargo: Dr.
Kenien
9511. Lactation Science & Breastfeeding Education
9208. Pediatric Infectious Disease – MeritCare Medical
Group/MeritCare Hospital, Fargo: Dr. Sam-Agudu
9006. International/Developing Nation Medicine Chimbote, Peru: Drs. Tinguely, Espejo, and Christianson
9502. Medical Genetics - Grand Forks: Dr. Martsolf
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Northwest Campus
9401. Pediatrics - Trinity Health Center - Medical Arts Clinic,
Minot: Drs. Cadwalader and Holland
9506. Pediatric Allergy/Immunology/Pulmonology –
MeritCare Children’s Hospital,
Fargo: Dr. Kantak
9403. Neonatology - Medical Arts Clinic (MAC), Minot: Dr.
Carver
9507. Pediatric Subspecialty – MeritCare Medical
Group/MeritCare Children’s Hospital, Fargo: Drs. Blaufuss,
Kenien
9502. Medical Genetics - Grand Forks: Dr. Martsolf
9503. Research Project Practicum and Presentation Grand Forks/Fargo/Bismarck/Minot: Drs. Burd, Martsolf,
Tinguely, local pediatricians
9510. Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism – MeritCare
Medical Group/MeritCare Children’s Hospital, Fargo: Dr.
Kenien
9511. Lactation Science & Breastfeeding Education
9505. Children with Special Health Care Needs - Anne
Carlsen Center for Children, Jamestown: Dr. Quanrud
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9006. International/Developing Nation Medicine Chimbote, Peru: Drs. Tinguely, Espejo, and Christianson
Pharmacology, Physiology and Therapeutics
Chair and Professor:
Geiger, Jonathan D. (Ph.D.)
Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor
Professor Emeritus:
Ebadi, Manuchair (Ph.D.)
Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor
Parmar, Surendra S. (Ph.D.)
Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor
Professor:
Benoit, Joseph (Ph.D.)
Brown-Borg, Holly M. (Ph.D.)
Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor
Adjunct Professor:
Combs, Gerald, F. (Ph.D.)
Klevay, Leslie M. (M.D.)
Sticca, Robert P. (M.D.)
Associate Professor:
Combs, Colin K. (Ph.D.)
Doze, Van A. (Ph.D.)
Ghribi, Othman (Ph.D.)
Lei, Saobo (Ph.D.)
Murphy, Eric J. (Ph.D.)
Porter, James (Ph.D.)
Adjunct Associate Professor:
Picklo, Matthew J., Sr. (Ph.D.)
Assistant Professor:
Carvelli, Lucia (Ph.D.)
Golovko, Mikhail (Ph.D.)
Haselton, James R. (Ph.D.)
Henry, L. Keith (Ph.D.)
Rosenberger, Thad (Ph.D.)
Adjunct Assistant Professor:
Anderson, Cindy M. (Ph.D.)
Research Assistant Professor:
Chen, Xuesong (Ph.D.)
The Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and
Therapeutics offers a graduate program leading to the M.S.,
Ph.D., and M.D./Ph.D. degrees. The goal of the graduate program is the development and training of students to excel as
independent scientists and educators in the study of pharmacology and physiology. Physiology and pharmacology are the
studies of the basic processes underlying the functioning of
an organism and how therapeutic agents interact with physiological systems in health and disease. The research interests
of our faculty cover a wide range of topics including aging,
neurodegenerative disease, neurotoxicology, synaptic transmission, lipid metabolism, cardiovascular physiology, and
molecular pharmacology.
M.D./Ph.D. Program
The Department participates in the M.D./Ph.D. program. A
first- or second-year medical student may apply for admission
to the Ph.D. program through the Department.
Courses for Undergraduate Students
PPT 301. Human Physiology. 4 credits. Prerequisites: ANAT
204 and either Biol 150 and 150 lab or Chem 116 and 116 lab
or Chem 121 and 121 lab. A study of the normal function of
the human body with particular consideration given to the
necessary background needed by students pursuing a course
of study in Allied Health Sciences. There are five hours of formal classroom study including two hours of laboratory and an
optional review period each week.
PPT 315. Human Pharmacology. 3 credits. Prerequisites:
PPT 301 and Chem 116 and 116 lab, or Chem 121 and 121 lab
or Chem 122 and 122 lab. A survey of the more important
drugs used in medicine, including basic principles, clinical
uses and possible adverse effects.
PPT 320. Pharmacology in Sport. 2 credits. Prerequisites:
PPT 301 and Athletic Training Students or consent of instructor. A study of drugs for athletic training students associated
with exercise and sport, including principles, clinical uses,
adverse effects, and abuse.
PPT 410. Drugs Subject to Abuse. 2 credits. Prerequisite:
advanced undergraduate standing. Biochemical, pharmacological, behavioral and therapeutic aspects of substance abuse.
PPT 492. Research in Pharmacology, Physiology and
Therapeutics. 1-4 credits, repeatable up to maximum of 6
credit hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Laboratory
research under faculty supervision. F,S,SS
PPT 499. Readings in Pharmacology, Physiology and
Therapeutics. 1-4 credits. Prerequisites: advanced undergraduate standing and consent of instructor. Topics and credits to be arranged with the instructor. F,S,SS
Advanced and Research Courses
BIMD 500. Cellular and Molecular Foundations of
Biomedical Science. 6 credits. A series of lectures and discussion groups with emphasis on interrelated themes in basic
biochemistry, cell biology and molecular biology. Lectures will
include current and emerging areas of research while discussion will center on methods, techniques and expansion of lecture topics. Prerequisites: (a) a year of organic chemistry or (b)
one semester of organic chemistry plus a course in either biochemistry or cell biology, or (c) permission of the course director. Fall semester.
BIMD 510. Basic Biomedical Statistics. 2 credits. A series of
lectures, demonstrations and exercises to provide students
with the basic rationales for the use of statistics in the assessment of biomedical data and a selected set of the most common and useful statistical tests. Spring semester.
BIMD 513. Seminars in Biomedical Science. 1 credit. A
series of presentations on original research conducted by
UND faculty members as well as extramural leaders in aca69
demic and industrial research in the biomedical sciences.
Students will participate through assigned reading and writing exercises related to the presentations.
BIMD 515. Steps to Success in Graduate School. 1 credit. A
series of lectures and discussion sessions covering topics
related to the development of skills and experience important
for successful completion of graduate training and transition
to post-graduate training and employment. Students will
examine a variety of issues including choosing an advisor and
research topic, charting their course through graduate school,
the importance of productivity, how to give a scientific presentation and write a scientific publication, applying for predoctoral grants, and planning for their careers.
BIMD 516. Responsible Conduct of Research. 1 credit. A
series of lectures and discussion sessions covering topics
related to responsible conduct in research. Students will
examine a variety of issues including introduction to ethical
decision-making, the experience of conflict, laboratory practices, data management, reporting of research, conflict of
interest, and compliance. Examples and case studies will be
drawn primarily from the biomedical sciences.
PPT 500. Principles of Physiology and Pharmacology. 6
credits. Prerequisites: BIMD 500 or consent of instructor.
Graduate-level survey course covering basic principles of
human physiology and pharmacology. Material covered will
include the physiology (how the body works) and the pharmacology (how drugs affect physiological functions) of the
major organ systems. Covered also will be basic pharmacological principles including pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and therapeutics. Teaching modalities used are designed
to actively engage students in critical thinking and knowledge application.
PPT 503. Advanced Pharmacology or Physiology. 3 credits.
Prerequisite: PPT 500 or consent of instructor.
PPT 505. Research Techniques. 1 to 3 credits. Prerequisite:
consent of instructor.
PPT 511. Biochemical and Molecular Mechanisms of
Pharmacology. 3 credits. Prerequisites: BIMD 500, PPT 500 or
consent of instructor. Fundamental concepts of pharmacology
with emphasis on biochemical and molecular mechanisms.
PPT 512. Special Topics in Pharmacology, Physiology and
Therapeutics. 2 credits. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
An in-depth coverage of a particular topic chosen by the
instructor.
PPT 521. Seminar in Pharmacology, Physiology and
Therapeutics. 1 credit.
PPT 525. Advanced Renal Physiology. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: PPT 500 or consent of instructor.
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PPT 526. Advanced Respiratory Physiology. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: PPT 500 or consent of instructor.
PPT 527. Advanced Neurophysiology. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: PPT 500 or consent of instructor.
PPT 528. Advanced Endocrinology. 3 credits. Prerequisites:
PPT 500 or consent of instructor.
PPT 529. Advanced Cardiovascular Physiology. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: PPT 500 or consent of instructor.
PPT 530. Advanced Neurochemistry. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: PPT 500 or consent of instructor. This course is
designed to introduce graduate students to the discipline of
neurochemistry. This course builds on concepts introduced in
PPT 500, with an emphasis on brain biochemical processes
occurring in health and disease.
PPT 535. Mechanisms of Neurodegenerative Disorders. 3
credits. Prerequisites: PPT 500 or consent of instructor. This
advanced course is designed for the graduate student who
has a background in basic neuroscience. The course directive
is to provide an overview of the more common neurodegenerative disorders and address the “state of the field” for each.
The course emphasis will be upon pathophysiology, clinical
presentation, and therapeutic options.
PPT 540. Molecular Neuropharmacology. 3 credits.
Prerequisites: BIMD 500 or PPT 500 or consent of instructor.
This advanced course is designed to introduce students to the
latest developments in molecular neuropharmacology. It is
intended for graduate students who have a background in
pharmacology and/or basic neurophysiology. The course
directive is to provide an up-to-date foundation for clinical
neuroscience by emphasizing a comprehensive molecular and
cellular approach to the effects of drugs on the nervous system.
PPT 590. Readings in Pharmacology, Physiology and
Therapeutics. 1 to 4 credits repeatable to a maximum of 4
credits. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A supervised readings course on topics of mutual interest to the student and a
faculty member. Consent of instructor required.
PPT 591. Research in Pharmacology, Physiology and
Therapeutics. Credits arranged.
PPT 998. Thesis. Credits arranged. Preparation and defense
of a thesis based on original research. Consent of instructor
required.
PPT 999. Thesis. Credits arranged. Preparation and defense
of a dissertation based on original research. Consent of
instructor required. Tinguely, Espejo, and Christianson
Radiology
Chair and Clinical Assistant Professor:
Fogarty III, Edward F. (M.D.), Bismarck
Clinical Associate Professor:
Asleson, Bruce A. (M.D.), Fargo
Gilbertson, Roger (M.D.), Fargo
Keating, John J. (M.D.), Fargo
Marsden, R. J. (M.D.), Fargo
Podoll, Lee N. (M.D.), Fargo
Sampson, Jerry (M.D.), Fargo
Shook, Dale R. (M.D.), Fargo
Shook, Robert (M.D.), Fargo
Smyser, Gerald S. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Weiner, Michael J. (M.D.), Fargo
Whitman, Mark (M.D.), Minot
Clinical Assistant Professor:
Aafedt, Bradley C. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Arusell, Robert (M.D.), Fargo
Asheim, Jason (M.D.), Fargo
Bier, Dennis E. (M.D.), Fargo
Call, James (M.D.), Minot
Carson, Janine (M.D.), Fargo
Chou, David, (M.D.), Grand Forks
Collins, Kevin B. (M.D.), Minot
Cooper, Mark C. (M.D.), Fargo
Dallum, Bernie J. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Dahlstrom, Donald (M.D.), Fargo
Dufan, Tarek, (M.D.), Bismarck
Findley, Alfonso C. (M.D.), Fargo
Fogarty, Edward A. (M.D.), Bismarck
Fortney, Michael (M.D.), Bismarck
Garrity, Stephan (M.D.), Fargo
Goldenberg, Jacob (M.D.), Fargo
Hagen, William N. (D.O.), Grand Forks
Harrison, Lyle M. (M.D.), Williston
Herbel, Brent (M.D.), Bismarck
Holmen, John (M.D.), Bismarck
Hood, Larissa (M.D.), Grand Forks
Iwamoto, Matthew (M.D.), Bismarck
Jaszczak, Leszek J. (M.D.), Williston
Karlins, Nathaniel L. (M.D.), Fargo
Keller, Kenneth (M.D.), Minot
Kristy, Mark S. (M.D.), Hettinger
Lewis, Scott B. (M.D.), Minot
McIntee, Michael J. (M.D.), Bismarck
Mickelson, Dan (M.D.), Fargo
Mitchell, Steven (M.D.), Fargo
Nordstrom, Kathleen (M.D.), Bismarck
Noyes, William (M.D.), Grand Forks
Nybakken, Richard (M.D.), Bismarck
Omdahl, Bonnie B. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Ouano, Frank (M.D.), Fargo
Peterson, Douglas (M.D.), Bismarck
Promersberger, Eric (M.D.), Fargo
Schirado, Michael A. (M.D.), Bismarck
Schreiner, Shawn A. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Seeger, Grant (M.D.), Grand Forks
Shaffer, Nancy (M.D.), Fargo
Smith, Randall J. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Stallman, Donald (M.D.), Fargo
Stone, Matthew R. (M.D.), Bismarck
Teigen, Corey L. (M.D.), Fargo
Treuer, Jody B. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Watkins, John (M.D.), Bismarck
The Department of Radiology was formed in July 1978 to
respond to the radiology needs of the medical school. One of
the department’s goals is to provide the medical student with
a basic understanding of radiographic procedures and film
interpretation. The student should be familiar with basic radiology since each physician uses radiology to some extent.
The department also offers a wide variety of electives
throughout the state.
Elective Courses for Fourth-year Medical Students
Southwest Campus
9101. Radiology - Medcenter One/Q&R Clinic, Bismarck: Drs.
Fogarty, Iwamoto, McIntee, Nybakken
9102. Radiology - St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck: Drs.
Fortney, Herbel, Holmen, Peterson, Schirado
9104. Radiation Oncology - Medcenter One and St. Alexius
hospitals, Bismarck: Drs. Dufan, John Watkins
9106. Radiology - West River Regional Medical Center,
Hettinger: Dr. Kristy
Southeast Campus
9202. Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine MeritCare Medical Group-MeritCare Hospital, Fargo: Drs.
Asheim, Austin, Benz, Carson, Cataban, Dahlstrom, Duff, Garrity,
Goldenberg, Karlins, Marsden, Mickelson, Mitchell, Ouano,
Podoll, Promersberger, Stallman, Teigen, Weiner
9203. Interventional Radiology - Teigen
Northeast Campus
9301 Radiology - Altru Health System, Grand Forks: Drs.
Aafedt, Chou, Dallum, Hagen, Hood, Omdahl, Treuer
9303. Neuroradiology and Interventional Radiology Altru Health System, Grand Forks: Drs. Schreiner, Smyser
9304. Radiation Oncology – Cancer Center of N.D. and Altru
Health System, Grand Forks: Dr. Noyes, Seeger
9305. Interventional Radiology - Altru Health System, Grand
Forks: Dr. Smith
Northwest Campus
9401. Radiology - Trinity Health, Minot: Drs. Call, Keller,
Lewis, Whitman
9402. Radiation Oncology – Trinity CancerCare Center,
Minot: Dr. Collins
9403. Diagnostic Radiology - Mercy Hospital, Williston: Dr.
Jaszczak
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Practicing physicians, including many UND alumni, teach medical students in clinics and hospitals throughout the region.
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Surgery
Chair and Professor:
Sticca, Robert (M.D.), Grand Forks
Residency Program Director
Professor Emeritus:
Swenson, Wayne M. (M.D.), Bismarck
Professor:
Antonenko, David R. (M.D., Ph.D.), Grand Forks
Becker, William K. (M.D., Ph.D.), Fargo
Jensen, Mark O. (M.D.), Fargo, Vice Chairman
Opgrande, J. Donald (M.D.), Fargo, Chief,
Division of Orthopedic Surgery
Sauter, Edward R (M.D.), Grand Forks
Assistant Professor:
Brown, Michael R. (M.D., Ph.D.), Bismarck
Szlabick, Randy E. (M.D.), Grand Forks;
Associate Program Director
Clinical Professor:
Altringer, William E. (M.D.), Bismarck
Anderson, Wayne (M.D.), Williston
Booth, A. Michael (M.D.), Bismarck
Clayburgh, Ben J. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Elder, William C. (M.D.), Hettinger
Fiechtner, Marcus M. (M.D.), Bismarck
Haasbeek, Jeffrey F. (M.D., FRCSC), Fargo
Hamar, Steven K. (M.D., FACS), Bismarck
Howell, L. Michael (M.D.), Fargo
Johnson, Phillip Q (M.D.), Fargo
Lindquist, Kurt D. (M.D.), Fargo
Post, Gregory J. (M.D.), Fargo
Pramhus, Clarence G. (M.D.), Fargo
Rothberg, Martin L. (M.D.), Minot
Shipley, Frank E. (M.D.), Minot
Siegel, Mark B. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Stillerman, Charles B. (M.D.), Minot
Stromstad, Stephen A. (M.D.), Audubon, MN
Traynor, Michael D. (M.D.), Fargo
Williams, Darrell P. (M.D.), Minot
Williams, Edward H., Jr. (M.D.), Bismarck
Yeung, Chi K. (M.D.), Minot
Viney, Jeanette (M.D.), Bismarck
Clinical Associate Professor:
Abdullah, Kay (M.D.), Fargo
Abdullah, Sheikh Ahmed (M.D.), Fargo
Adducci, Christopher (M.D.), Bismarck
Altenburg, Bernard M. (M.D.), Fargo
Askew, R. Mark (M.D.), Fargo
Berglund, Douglas D. (M.D.), Bismarck
Bruderer, Brent P. (M.D.), Bismarck
Byers, Norman T. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Canham, William D. (M.D., FRCS, C), Bismarck
Charette, Scott (M.D.), Grand Forks
Clayburgh, Robert H. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Crow, Judson L. (M.D.), East Grand Forks, MN
Dahl, Charles P. (M.D.), Bismarck
Damle, Jayant S. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Devig, Patrick M. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Fennell, Colin (M.D.), East Grand Forks, MN
Fitzpatrick, Patrick J. (M.D.), Bismarck
Frisk, James L. (M.D.), Fargo
Garcia, Luis A. (M.D.), Fargo
Humphrey, David E. (M.D.), Fargo
Johnson, James F. (M.D.), Fargo
Kavlie, Gaylord J. (M.D.), Bismarck
Kern, Kevin (Pharm.D.), Grand Forks
Kindy, Alexandre (M.D.), Minot
Koleilat, Nadim (M.D.), Bismarck
Kurihara, Wallace K. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Lindquist, Linda B. (M.D.), Fargo
Lundeen, Mark A. (M.D.), Fargo
Maccoll, Colin (M.D.), Grand Forks
Macleod, Paul R. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Mahoney, Timothy (M.D.), Fargo
Maier, Steven C. (M.D.), Jamestown
Mistry, Bhargav M. (M.D.), Fargo
Monson, Timothy P. (M.D.), Fargo
Musacchia, Thomas X. (M.D.), Fargo
Nagle, James W. (M.D.), Fargo
Nelson, Bruce A. (M.D.), Fargo
Schall, David M. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Sanke, Robert F. (M.D.), Minot
Schmidt, Christian (M.D.), St. Cloud, MN
Smith, Daniel A.P. (M.D.), Park Rapids, MN
Staahl, Gustav E., Jr. (M.D.), Fargo
Stavenger, Jeffrey P. (M.D.), Fargo
Toni, Conrad R. (M.D.), Fargo
Uthus, David M. (M.D.), Minot
Volk, Charles R. (M.D.), Bismarck
Clinical Assistant Professor:
Adams, Edward L. (M.D.), East Grand Forks, MN
Becker, Ricky C. (M.D.), Bismarck
Belluk, Bradley (M.D.), Devils Lake
Berglund, Howard T. (M.D.), Fargo
Bergstrom, Lance K. (M.D.), Fargo
Berndt, Steven D. (M.D.), Fargo
Bjorgaard, Barry A. (M.D.), Fargo
Bopp, Timothy J. (M.D.), Bismarck
Boutrous, Attas (M.D.), Bismarck
Boyko, Kimber M. (M.D.), Bismarck
Briggs, Brian (M.D.), Grand Forks
Buell, Bradley R. (M.D.), Bismarck
Carcoana, Olivia (M.D.), Grand Forks
Carlson, Joseph W. (M.D.), Bismarck
Damle, Ajit (M.D.), Fargo
Debeltz, Donald J. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Gaba, Vijay K. (M.B.B.S.), Fargo
Gattey, Philip H. (M.D.), Bismarck
Gaul, Gerald N. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Grosz, David E. (M.D.), Fargo
Gruby, Raymond (M.D.), Bismarck
Hape, Robin T. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Hart, Mark B. (M.D.), Bismarck
Hilts, George H., (M.D.), Bismarck
Johnson, Max R. (M.D.), Fargo
Johnson, Robert A. (M.D.), Grand Forks
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Johnson, Steven R. (M.D.), Bismarck
Karlstad, Gary L. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Kiessling, Jay J. (M.D.), Minot
Kindy, Evelyne B. (M.D.), Minot
Lamb, Donald R. (M.D.), Fargo
Larsen, David H. (D.O.), Bismarck
Lee, Lane (D.O.), Minot
Litchfield, Douglas W. (M.D.), Bismarck
Lo, Lim-Che (M.D.), Bismarck
Lorenz, Kevin (M.D.), Bismarck
Moore, Michael R. (M.D.), Bismarck
Nagle, Thomas D. (M.D.), Fargo
Nelsen, Matthew J. (M.D.), Fargo
Olivas, Terry D. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Orson, Gregory G. (M.D.), Fargo
Pansegrau, Timothy (M.D.), Bismarck
Parikh, Jitendra R. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Pathroff, Robert A. (M.D.), Bismarck
Paulson, Rick L. (M.D.), Bismarck
Pierce, Troy D. (M.D.), Bismarck
Rathbone, David (M.D.), Crookston, MN
Sawchuk, Theodore J. (M.D.), Fargo
Shahin, Salem S. (M.D.), Williston
Spotts, Steven D. (M.D.), Bismarck
Stanley, Jeffrey J. (M.D.), Fargo
Strinden, Thomas I. (M.D.), Fargo
Tadros, Nader B (M.D.), Fargo
Tsen, David W. (M.D.), Fargo
Wagner, James S. (M.D.), Fargo
Wiest, David L., (M.D.), Fargo
Wink, Sue K. (M.D.), Bismarck
Yoshida, Glen (M.D.), Grand Forks
Clinical Instructor:
Aelony, Jared S. (Dpm), Fargo
Beard, David M. (M.D.), Fargo
Belizario, Francisco (M.D.), Fargo
Bouton, Michael S. (M.D), Fargo
Brook, James M. (M.D.), Dickinson
Chahal, Omar (Dds, M.D.), Grand Forks
Colon, Manuel (M.D.), Minot
Dees, Brian (M.D.), Fargo
Fabian, Matthew (D.O.), Fargo
Friederichs, Matthew G. (M.D.), Fargo
Frokjer, Greg M. (D.D.S.), Grand Forks
Galich, Anton (M.D.), Fargo
Gasser, Charles R. (M.D.) Minot
Haug, Jonathan S. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Honeycutt, D’arcy A. (M.D.), Bismarck
Hvidston, Andrew J. (M.D.), Fargo
Kandimalla, Jithender (M.D.), Valley City
Khokha, Inder V. (M.D.), Jamestown
Koltes-Edwards, Renee (M.D.), Grand Forks
Kovacs, Gregg R. (D.O.), Dickinson
Kruse, Kenyon W. (M.D.), Bismarck
Lee, Scott L. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Leichter, Eric S. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Leidenix, Monte J. (M.D.), Bismarck
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Margo, Daniel (M.D.), Grand Rapids, MN
Mathison, Susan M. (M.D.), Fargo
Matthys, Gary A. (M.D.), Fargo
Noah, Thomas (M.D.), Fargo
Norberg, Jon (M.D.), Fargo
Poliac, Liviu C. (M.D.), Fargo
Reuter, Nathaniel P. (M.D.), St. Cloud, MN
Schmit, Michael L. (M.D.), Bismarck
Schultz, Steven (M.D.), Grand Forks
Schuster, Michael R. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Sczepanski, Mark L. (M.D.), Grand Forks
Severud, Robin (M.D.), Grand Forks
Siyanbade, Oyetunde O. (M.D.), Minot
Stover, David A. (M.D.), Fargo
Syrquin, Mickey G. (D.O.), Grand Forks
Thom, Steven B. (M.D.), Fargo
Tin-Maung, Brian (M.D.), Minot
Wolsky, Chad (M.D.), Minot
Wroblewski, Robert (M.D.), Park Rapids, MM
Educational programs of the Department of Surgery are
designed to provide medical students with a basic understanding of the role of surgery in the care of the ill and
injured. Our goal is to equip students with the knowledge
and skills essential for the management of patients with acute
surgical illness and to recognize when the ill patient may benefit from the advice from or management by a surgeon. Our
programs concentrate on those areas which are principally
the domain of surgeons. These areas include trauma, localized
infections, solid tumors and abnormalities in the structure of
body tissues, congenital or acquired, which require repair or
removal.
In 1984, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical
Education of the American Medical Association approved a
five-year residency program in general surgery. Four residents
are selected each year to enter the program, two in the categorical program of general surgery and two in the preliminary
tract which could lead to surgery subspecialty training. Other
post-MD educational programs include input to the curriculum of family practice residency and to continuing medical
education in surgery.
Required Courses for Third-year Medical Students
8101. Surgery - Bismarck campus: six weeks of general surgery, two weeks of cardiothoracic surgery (eight weeks total)
with 1 day/week of ENT and urology
8201. Surgery - Fargo campus: six weeks of general surgery,
two weeks of cardiothoracic surgery (eight weeks total) with 1
day/week of ENT and urology
8301. Surgery - Grand Forks campus: six weeks of general
surgery, two weeks of cardiothoracic surgery (eight weeks
total) with 1 day/week of ENT and urology
Acting Internships
Introduction
Surgery is a broad discipline encompassing many subspecialties but exposure to general surgery and these specialties
is limited in the third year of medical school. Further experience in the fourth year of training is designed to enhance the
students’ knowledge of surgery and also expose the students
to an environment that will prepare them to enter residency
with confidence and successfully complete resident training
following graduation. Acting internships (AI) in general surgery, orthopedic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery are available for the current academic year.
Students will participate in both inpatient and outpatient
settings with the emphasis on outpatient experience, particularly in the orthopedic AI. Students will be expected as part of
the AI to function in a manner similar to a first-year resident.
3. Demonstration of skills relating to the diagnosis and
management of patients
4. Professional conduct including interactions with other
medical personnel such as nursing, physical therapy, etc.
5. Availability for and participation in clinical activities as
determined by the preceptor
6. Demonstration of sensitive patient interaction skills and
ethical behavior
Grading will follow recommendations of the School of
Medicine and Health Sciences.
Objectives
A. General Surgery
1. To expose the student to a learning environment that
will prepare the student for successful residency training
2. To gain a perspective of general surgery as it relates to
other disciplines, particularly primary care
3. Gain experience in the recognition of surgical diseases
(both acute and chronic) and their management
4. Expose the students to technical aspects of surgery and
improve their basic surgical skills
As a general principle, no more than 20 percent of students would receive honors and must meet strict criteria to
receive an honors grade.
The evaluation form has significant space for comments
and it is this area that is most valuable with respect to the
clinical evaluation.
B. Orthopedic Surgery
1. Provide the student an experience in orthopedic surgery that will help him or her to understand the relationships
of orthopedics with other areas of medical practice
2. Familiarize the student with the recognition, diagnosis
and management of common musculoskeletal problems
3. Participate in the care of orthopedic problems in the
outpatient, inpatient and emergency room
4. Enhance the technical skills of students, particularly as it
applies to the management of orthopedic trauma
C. Cardiothoracic Surgery
1. Provide the student with an experience in the surgical
management of diseases involving the heart, great vessels,
lungs, and other thoracic structures
2. Development of an understanding of the role of surgery
in devising an optimal strategy for the management of
patients with cardiac and other thoracic disease
3. Familiarize the student with the patients who are to
undergo surgical procedures
4. Develop some degree of technical familiarity and proficiency with cardiothoracic procedures, including basic surgical skills
Criteria for Grading
Criteria will include the following:
1. Assessment of history and physical examination skills
2. Preparation for clinical encounters with the preceptors
including in the operating room
Guidelines for Grading Surgery Students:
*Achieve a total of 70 points by combining:
clinical evaluation (60%)
oral exam (10%)
NBME Shelf exam (30%)*
Elective Courses for Fourth-year Medical Students
Southwest Campus
9102. General Surgery - Bismarck, Mid Dakota Clinic: Drs.
Altringer, Hamar, Johnson, Kavlie
9103. General Surgery and Cardiovascular Surgery Bismarck, Quain and Ramstad Clinic, Medcenter One Health
Systems: Drs. Berglund, Boyko, Bruderer, Russell, Viney
9104. Orthopedic Surgery - Bismarck, Clinics and Hospitals
in Bismarck: Drs. Bopp, Carlson, Dahl, Hart, Larsen, Moore,
Pierce
9105. Otolaryngology - Bismarck, Fiechtner Ear, Nose and
Throat Clinic, P.C., St. Alexius Medical Center and Medcenter
One, Bismarck: Drs. M. Fiechtner, Wink
9106. Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery - Bismarck, St.
Alexius Medical Center: Drs. Booth, Brown, E. Williams
9107. Ophthalmology - Bismarck, St. Alexius Medical Center
and Medcenter One: Drs. Fitzpatrick, Fortney, Hilts, Litchfield,
Volk
9108. Otorhinolaryngology - Bismarck, Mid Dakota Clinic, St.
Alexius Medical Center, Medcenter One: Dr. Spotts
9110. Urology - Bismarck, Medcenter One Health Systems:
Drs. Koleilat, Pathroff
9113. General Surgery - Hettinger, Community Memorial
Hospital: Dr. Elder
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9114. Anesthesiology - Bismarck, St. Alexius Medical Center:
Dr. Boutrous
9115. Otolaryngology - Bismarck, Dakota ENT and Hospital:
Dr. Buell
9117. Techniques in Sports Medicine - Bismarck, Center of
Excellence, Human Performance Center: Dr. Dahl
9118. Sports Medicine - Bismarck, Medcenter One: Drs.
Canham, Gattey
9120. Orthopedics - Bismarck, Bone, Spine, Sport Clinic,
Medcenter One Health Systems: Drs. Canham, Gattey
9123. Plastic and Hand Surgery - Bismarck Clinics and
Hospitals: Dr. Paulson
9124. Outpatient Anesthesia and Pain Clinic - Bismarck
Clinics and Hospitals: Drs. Boutrous, Knutson
9212. Anesthesiology - Fargo, MeritCare Hospital Same Day
Surgery: Drs. Berndt, Brunsvold, Daniels, Fisher, Gaba,
Indergaard, Swami, Vandrovec
9214. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Fargo, Lamb
Plastic Surgery Center: Dr. Lamb
9215. Ophthalmology - Fargo MeritCare Medical Group: Dr.
Nelson
9218. General Opthalmology - Bergstrom Eye and Laser
Clinic: Dr. Bergstrom
9222. General Surgery - Fargo, Dakota Clinic at Innovis
Health: Drs. Mahoney, Dees
9225. Otorhinolaryngology - Fargo, Professional Building
and all Fargo hospitals: Dr. Frisk
9231. Plastic Surgery - Plastic Surgery Institute, Fargo: Dr.
S.A. Abdullah
9125. Anesthesiology - Bismarck, Medcenter One: Dr. Kruse
9232. General Surgery - Park Rapids, MN: Dr. Smith
9197. General Surgery/Orthopedic AI - Bismarck, St. Alexius
(General Surgery, 2 weeks) and Bone, Spine, Sport Clinic or
Medcenter One (Orthopedics, 2 weeks): Drs. Altringer, Booth,
Brown, Johnson, Kavlie, Helbling
9198. General Surgery/Orthopedic AI - Bismarck, Medcenter
One (General Surgery, 2 weeks) and Bone, Spine, Sports Clinic
or Medcenter One (Orthopedics, 2 weeks): Drs. Berglund,
Boyko, Bruderer, Pansegrau, Russell, Viney
Southeast Campus
9201. General Surgery - Fargo, MeritCare Medical Group and
Hospital: Drs. Albrecht, Bouton, Fabian, Fetner, Garcia, Gasevik,
Howell, Kubalek, Monson, Sticca, Stover, Stromstad
Northeast Campus
9301. General Surgery - Grand Forks, Altru Health Systems,
School of Medicine Ambulatory Teaching Facility and
University Surgical Services: Drs. Belluck, Charette, DeBeltz,
Hape, Szlabick
9302. Cardiothoracic Surgery - Grand Forks, Altru Health
Systems: Drs. Olivas, Bjorgaard
9202. Otolaryngology - Fargo, MeritCare Medical Group and
Hospital: Drs. Bliznikas, Raisen
9303. Ophthalmology - Grand Forks, Altru Hospital and
Grand Forks Clinic: Drs. Brockman, Byers
9204. Urology - Fargo, MeritCare Medical Group and
Hospital: Drs. Noah, Post, Sawchuk, Segal, Toni
9304. ENT - Grand Forks, Altru Hospital and Altru Clinic: Drs.
Lapp, Yoshida
9205. Anesthesiology - Fargo, Dakota Clinic and Hospital:
Drs. Staahl, Vinych
9305. Ophthalmology - Grand Forks, North Dakota Eye
Clinic: Dr. Sczepanski
9206. Orthopedic Surgery - Sports Medicine - Fargo,
Orthopaedic Associates, Red River Sports Medicine Institute,
and Professional Building: Drs. Askew, Berglund, Johnson,
Lundeen, Opgrande, Stavenger, Weist
9306. Urology - Grand Forks, Altru Hospital and Altru Clinic:
Drs. Leichter
9208. Orthopedic Surgery – Fargo, Sanford
Health/MeritCare: Drs. Friedrichs, Opgrande, Orson, Weber
9209. Otorhinolaryngology - Fargo, Dakota Clinic and
Hospital: Dr. Tsen
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9297. General Surgery / Orthopedic AI – Fargo, Sanford
Health/Meritcare, Innovis Health: General Surgery (2 weeks),
Drs. Sticca (MeritCare), Mahoney (Innovis); Orthopedics (2
weeks), Dr. Opgrande
9307. Orthopedic Surgery - Grand Forks, Altru Hospital, Altru
Clinic and Valley Bone and Joint Clinic: Drs. R. Clayburgh,
Johnson, MacLeod, Schall
9308. Anesthesia - Grand Forks, Altru Hospital: Drs.
Carcoana, Haug, Koltes-Edwards, Parikh, Schuster, Severud
9312. Riverview Orthopedic Clinic - East Grand Forks and
Crookston, MN: Dr. Fennell
9404. General Surgery - Minot, Trinity Health West: Drs.
Kiessling, Lee, Shipley
9395. General Surgery/Orthopedic AI - Grand Forks, Altru
Health, Valley Bone and Joint Clinic and East Grand Forks,
Riverview Clinic: General Surgery (2 weeks), Drs. Belluck,
Charette, Szlabick; Orthopedics (2 weeks), Drs. Clayburgh,
Fennell, Schall
9406. General Surgery - Williston, 1213 15th Avenue West:
Dr. Anderson
9396. General Surgery/Orthopedic AI - Grand Forks, Altru
Health, Valley Bone and Joint Clinic and East Grand Forks,
Riverview Clinic: General Surgery (2 weeks), Drs. DeBeltz,
Hape; Orthopedics (2 weeks), Drs. Clayburgh, Fennell, Schall
9411. Anesthesiology - Minot, Trinity: Dr. Tin-Maung
Northwest Campus
9401. Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery - Minot, Trinity
Hospital: Dr. Rothberg
9402. Orthopedic Surgery - Minot, Trinity Health West: Drs.
Joshi, Kindy, Scott, Uthus,
9403. Ophthalmology - Minot, Trinity Regional EyeCare: Drs.
Kindy, Sanke, Williams, Wolsky
9407. ICU Rotation - Cardiovascular Surgery and
Physiology - Minot, Trinity Hospital: Dr. Rothberg
9416. Urology - Minot, Trinity Health East: Dr. Yeung
9417. Otolaryngology - Minot, Trinity Health West: Drs.
Gasser, Love
9495. General Surgery/Orthopedic AI - Minot: General
Surgery (2 weeks), Drs. Kiessling, Lee, Shipley; Orthopedics (2
weeks), Drs. A. Kindy, Scott, Uthus
Williston Experience - Williston: Drs. Adducci, Andelin, Code,
Herr, Hillman, Koch, McCoy, Miller, Naranja, M. Olson, R. Olson,
Patel, Pearl, Ruffalo, Shahin, Stone, D. Strinden, Vaughan, Wilder
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The Athletic Training Program is one of the few in the country located within a medical school.
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Allied Health Curriculum
Athletic Training
Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine:
Rudd, James D. (L.A.T. , A.T.C.)
Tsuchiya, Makoto (L.A.T. , A.T.C.)
Westereng, Steve (L.A.T. , A.T.C.),
Director, Division of Sports Medicine
Instructors:
Flatt, John (L.A.T. , A.T.C.)
Hunt, Erika (L.A.T. , A.T.C.)
Paine, Robin C. (D.P.T., L.A.T. , A.T.C.)
Poolman, Mark (L.A.T. , A.T.C.)
Seeger, McKynsay (L.A.T. , A.T.C.)
Ziegler, Cathy (P.T., L.A.T. , A.T.C.)
Rambough, Audrey (L.A.T. , A.T.C.)
Sand, Eric (L.A.T. , A.T.C.)
The student must earn B or better in the following courses to
be admitted in the program.
FMed 101
FMed 207
FMed 207L
At the time of application to the Athletic Training Program,
the student must have completed or be enrolled in all of the
above courses. In addition, the student must show proof of
First Aid and CPR certifications or enrollment in:
PXW 110
First Aid and CPR
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B.S. in Athletic Training
The Department of Family and Community Medicine offers
the B.S. degree in athletic training under the auspices of the
Division of Sports Medicine. This degree program was formally approved by the North Dakota Board of Higher Education
in September 1990. Athletic training was recognized as an
allied health field by the American Medical Association in
June 1990.
The degree program entails a four-year curriculum
designed to prepare the student for an entry-level position in
the field of athletic training. Upon completion of the curriculum, the student will be eligible to take the Board of
Certification Examination.
Admission to the program is competitive. Students are
selected using the following criteria: academic performance,
departmental application, references, 100 hours of directed
observation, and completion of FMed 101, 207, 207L, Bio 150,
150L, and PXW 110. In addition, once admitted, a criminal
background check must be completed to matriculate in the
program. Students applying for this program must meet with
the program director early in their freshman year.
Students pursuing the athletic training degree are encouraged to utilize the electives in this program to prepare for
advanced study. Suggested areas of study include: postgraduate study in exercise science, physical therapy or medicine.
B.S. in Athletic Training
Required 127 hours including:
I. General UND Graduation Requirements
(see undergraduate catalog)
II. The following curriculum:
Pre-admission Courses
The student must earn C or better in the following courses to
be admitted in the program.
Biol 150
Biol 150L
Introduction to Biology
Introduction to Biology Lab
Orientation to Athletic Training
1
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries 2
Prevention and Care of
Athletic Injuries Lab
1
3
1
Core Courses
The following core courses are required for a B.S. in Athletic
Training:
Chem 121
Comm 161
Engl 110
Engl 120
Med 205
Phys 161
Phys 162
Psy 111
Psy 241
Psy 251
Soc 110
General Chemistry I**
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
English Composition I**
English Composition II**
Medical Terminology
Physics I**
Physics II**
Introduction to Psychology**
Statistics for Behavioral Science**
Developmental Psychology
Introduction to Sociology**
Arts and Humanities Requirement**
Elective
4
3
3
3
1
4
4
3
4
4
3
9
16
Indicates the course that satisfies Essential Studies
Requirements.
**
Professional Courses
The following are essential professional courses to become
an entry-level athletic trainer:
Anat 204
FMed 205
FMed 208
FMed 208L
FMed 200
FMed 211
FMed 213
FMed 311
FMed 312
FMed 313
FMed 320
FMed 320L
FMed 321
FMed 321L
Anatomy for Paramedical Personnel
Anatomy Lab for Ath. Tr. students
Procedures in Athletic Training
Laboratory Procedures in
Athletic Training
Understanding Medicine
Beginning Practicum I
Beginning Practicum II
Intermediate Practicum I
Medical Aspects of Sports
Intermediate Practicum II
Athletic Training Modalities
Athletic Training Modalities Laboratory
Athletic Training
Rehabilitation Techniques
Laboratory Athletic Training
Rehabilitation Techniques
3
2
1
1
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
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FMed 343
FMed 411
FMed 413
FMed 481
FMed 491
FMed 497
N&D 240
PXW 332
PXW 402
Pharm 315
Phy 301
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Organizational Administration
in Athletic Training
Advanced Practicum I
Advanced Practicum II
Athletic Injury Assessment
Seminar in Athletic Training
Internship in Athletic Training
Fundamentals of Nutrition
Biomechanics
Exercise Physiology
Human Pharmacology
Human Physiology
3
2
2
4
2
3
3
4
4
2
4
Clinical Laboratory Science
Professor of Pathology:
Sens, M. A. (M.D., Ph.D.)
Chair, Department of Pathology
Assistant Professor of Pathology:
Coleman, Mary L. (M.S.)
Paur, Ruth A. (Ph.D.)
Program Director
Instructor of Pathology:
Peterson, Karen (M.S.)
Porter, Robert (M.S.)
Ray, Linda (B.S.)
Schill, Janna (M.S.)
Solberg, Brooke (M.S.)
Triske, Chris (M.S.)
The University of North Dakota has offered a degree in
clinical laboratory science since 1949. The Clinical Laboratory
Science (CLS) program is accredited by the National
Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS),
which is located at 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL
60018-5119.
Clinical laboratory scientists, sometimes referred to as
medical technologists or medical laboratory scientists, are key
members of the health care team. They are concerned with
the study and practice of diagnostic medicine and generate
accurate and reliable test results in chemistry, hematology,
immunology, immunohematology and microbiology. The
results provide valuable information used in the diagnosis
and treatment of disease. Excellent employment opportunities exist not only in hospitals and clinics, but also in physician
offices, government agencies, industry, research, the armed
forces and health related facilities. A severe shortage of clinical laboratory scientists exists and has generated a large
demand for new graduates. In addition to immediate employment opportunities, many graduates attend medical school or
pursue graduate degrees in science, management or education.
B.S. Clinical Laboratory Science
Students complete a pre-professional curriculum (pre CLS)
at UND. The pre-professional curriculum includes approximately fours semesters of specific preparatory coursework for
admission into the professional (BS CLS) curriculum. The professional program (BS CLS) program is approximately five
semesters in length and includes two semesters of preparatory coursework and three semesters in the final clinical year.
The final clinical year of the professional curriculum is 37 credits and includes a 12 week on campus experience in the summer semester, online coursework, and a 28 week clinical affiliation experience. Upon successful completion of all courses,
the student receives a BS in CLS degree from The University of
North Dakota and is eligible to complete the national certification exam.
Application for advancement to the professional education
component is made directly after the second semester of the
sophomore year. Applicants to the professional program
must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 and no more than one D in
any math or science course. Exceptions for acceptance and
continuance may be made by petition to the Department of
Pathology Professional and Academic Standards Committee.
During the second year of the professional curriculum (senior
year), students register for courses in the summer, fall and
spring semesters.
When a student is registered in 300 and 400 level CLS
courses a specific CLS tuition is assessed.
Required 129 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300
or above, and 60 credits of which must be from a four-year
institution) including:
I. Essential Studies
II. Curriculum:
Freshman Year
First Semester
Engl 110
College Composition I
Bio 150
General Biology I and Laboratory
& 150L
Chem 121
General Chemistry I and Laboratory
& 121L
Math 103
College Algebra or Finite Math
or 104
Second Semester
Biol 151
General Biology II
Comm 110
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Chem 122
General Chemistry II and Laboratory
& 122L
Engl 120
College Composition II or
or 125
Technical and Business Writing
Humanities Elective
Sophomore Year
First Semester
Anat 204
CLS 101
Anatomy for Paramedical Personnel
Orientation to Medical Laboratory
Sciences
Comm 212
Interpersonal Communications
MBio 202
Introductory Medical Microbiology
Lecture
Soc Sci Elect Introduction to Psychology
(recommended)
Second Semester
Chem 240
Survey of Organic Chemistry
& 240L
and Laboratory
CLS 234
Human Parasitology
CLS 234L
Human Parasitology Lab
PPT 301
Human Physiology
Soc Sci Elect
Principles of Microeconomics
(recommended)
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
5
2
1
4
3
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Professional Curriculum Year 1
Junior Year
First Semester
CLS 301
Immunology
CLS 301L
Immunotechniques Laboratory
CLS 325
Hematology
CLS 325L
Hematology Laboratory
CLS 336
Laboratory Calculations
Soc Sci Elect Introduction to Sociology
(recommended)
Humanities Elective (Fine Art Category)
Second Semester
CLS 340
Molecular Diagnostics
CLS 340L
Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory
CLS 380
Professional Issues in CLS
CLS 394
Medical Microbiology
BiCh 301
Biochemistry
Mgmt 300
Principles of Management
Humanities Elective
Professional Curriculum Year 2
Senior Year
Summer Session (Semester)
CLS 471
Clinical Chemistry I
CLS 472
Preanalytical Testing
CLS 473
Clinical Hemostasis I
CLS 474
Clinical Urinalysis I
CLS 477
Clinical Immunohematology I
CLS 477L
Clinical Immunohematology I
Laboratory
CLS 478
Clinical Microbiology I
CLS 479
Clinical Hematology I
First Semester
CLS 480
Clinical Immunohematology II
CLS 481
Clinical Chemistry II
CLS 483
Clinical Hemostasis II
CLS 484
Clinical Microbiology II
CLS 485
Clinical Urinalysis II
CLS 487
Medical Mycology
CLS 488
Clinical Hematology II
CLS 489
Clinical Body Fluids
Second Semester
CLS 490
Fin. and Qual. Management of the
Clinical Laboratory
CLS 491
Clinical Chemistry III
CLS 492
Clinical Immunohematology III
CLS 494
Clinical Immunology
CLS 495
Clinical Microbiology III
CLS 498
Clinical Hematology III
Total Credits
3
1
3
1
1
3
3
2
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
3
2
2
1
2
2
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Certificate in Clinical Laboratory Science Program
Students enrolled in the certificate program (4+1 track)
have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Prior to entering the final clinical
year of the professional program the student must complete
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specific prerequisite courses. The final clinical year is the same
as the traditional (2+2 track) and the Western College Alliance
(3+1 track) student experience. The 4+1 student earns a certificate in Clinical Laboratory Science from The University of
North Dakota upon successful completion of all courses and is
eligible to complete the national certification exam. If a student wishes to earn a second degree in Clinical Laboratory
Science from the University of North Dakota the student must
also have completed coursework to meet the essential studies
requirements.
Prerequisite Courses
Credits
General Chemistry
8
Organic Chemistry
3
Biochemistry
3
General Biology
6
Microbiology
3
Anatomy
3
Physiology
3
CLS 234
Human Parasitology*
2
CLS 301
Immunology*
2
CLS 325
Hematology*
3
CLS 325L
Hematology Laboratory**
2
CLS 336
Laboratory Calculations*
1
(Highly Recommended)
CLS 340
Molecular Diagnostics*
2
CLS 394
Medical Microbiology*
1
(Highly Recommended)
* Available online
**Offered as an intensive laboratory on campus in May
When a student is registered in 300 and 400 level CLS
courses a specific CLS tuition is assessed.
Upon successful completion of the prerequisite coursework the 4+1 student applies to the second year of the professional program (see BS CLS Professional Curriculum Year 2
previously listed). The applicant must have a cumulative GPA
of 2.8, and no more than one D in any math or science course.
Exceptions for acceptance and continuance may be made by
petitioning the Department of Pathology Professional and
Academic Standards Committee.
Upon successful completion of the 4+1 program of study
the student will earn a certificate in CLS from UND and will be
eligible to complete the national certification examination
and become a certified Clinical Laboratory Scientist and/or
Medical Technologist.
Articulation Program
Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) or Medical Laboratory
Technician (MLT) graduates are encouraged to apply to the
UND CLS program to earn a BS in CLS. A CLT/MLT graduate
will be eligible for the transfer of up to 60 semester credits
depending on the curriculum completed. Transfer credits
allow the waiver of several science courses in the professional
curriculum. The student’s record is evaluated and a recommendation made to the Registrar regarding the number of
credits to be transferred and the science courses to be waived.
The student may be eligible for a shortened professional program based on previous coursework, years of experience
working in a clinical laboratory, and a competency assessment. A specific outline for the number of credits that will
transfer has been incorporated into articulation agreements
with numerous regional technical and community colleges.
Contact the CLS program for additional information.
When a student is registered in 300 and 400 level CLS
courses a specific CLS tuition is assessed.
Western College Alliance for Clinical
Laboratory Science (WCACLS) Education
The Clinical Laboratory Science program is affiliated with
Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN; Jamestown College,
Jamestown, ND; Mayville State University, Mayville, ND; Minot
State University, Minot, ND; Montana State University,
Bozeman and Billings, MT; Northern State University,
Aberdeen, SD; University of Mary, Bismarck, ND; University of
Montana, Missoula, MT; University of South Dakota, Vermillion,
SD; University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and Winona State
University, Winona, MN. The program of study for the first
three years at these colleges is aligned with the UND CLS program. Students from these institutions apply to the UND CLS
program for their final year of study. Upon completion the
student receives a certificate from The University of North
Dakota verifying completion of 12 months of clinical training
in the UND NAACLS accredited program. The student is then
eligible for a degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, a related
major, or a certificate from their respective institution and eligibility to complete the national certification exam.
B.S. Degree including 4+1 and WCACLS Students-General
Information
Professional Curriculum Year 2
A summer practicum experience on the UND campus in
Grand Forks, ND is required, followed by approximately seven
months in a clinical laboratory of a medical center. There are
special requirements prior to contact with patients and testing of patient specimens. A background check, specific immunizations, and specific antibody titers are required by all clinical affiliates prior to work with patients. Students are responsible for additional costs that include: travel, housing, food and
summer lab course fees during the second year of the professional curriculum.
The program has clinical affiliation agreements with over
70 medical centers in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota,
Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Wisconsin and
Wyoming for the clinical experience. A complete list and
description of the current clinical sites is available at
http://pathology.med.und.nodak.edu/cls
Categorical Certificate Program Information
The Clinical Laboratory Science Categorical Certificate
Training program from The University of North Dakota provides advanced skills to baccalaureate prepared students,
enabling them to work in high complexity clinical laborato-
ries. The program includes four individual certificate categories: Clinical Chemistry/Urinalysis; Hematology/Hemostasis;
Immunohematology; Microbiology.
Upon successful completion of one categorical category,
the student is eligible to complete the ASCP (American
Society of Clinical Pathologists) national certification exam in
the specific categorical area. If the student completes all four
categorical categories, the student is eligible complete the
ASCP national certification medical laboratory science (MLS)
exam.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the UND CLS Categorical Program(s), the
student must meet the following requirements:
Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Have a minimum of 20 semester credit hours in the biological, chemical and/or medical sciences (these credits can be
part of, or in addition to the B.S. degree)
Have the support of an accredited laboratory to sponsor the
student’s clinical rotations
Clinical Chemistry/Urinalysis
CLS 336
Laboratory Calculations
CLS 460
Laboratory Practice
CLS 465
Clinical Laboratory Management
CLS 471
Clinical Chemistry I
CLS 474
Clinical Urinalysis I
CLS 481
Clinical Chemistry I
CLS 485
Clinical Urinalysis II
CLS 489
Clinical Body Fluids
CLS 491
Clinical Chemistry III
Total Categorical Credits
Hematology/Hemostasis
CLS 325
Hematology
CLS 325L
Hematology Laboratory
CLS 336
Laboratory Calculations
CLS 460
Laboratory Practice
CLS 465
Clinical Laboratory Management
CLS 473
Clinical Hemostasis I
CLS 479
Clinical Hematology I
CLS 483
Clinical Hemostasis II
CLS 488
Clinical Hematology II
CLS 498
Clinical Hematology III
Total Categorical Credits
Immunohematology
CLS 301
Immunology
CLS 301L
Immunotechniques Laboratory
CLS 336
Laboratory Calculations
CLS 460
Laboratory Practice
CLS 465
Clinical Laboratory Management
CLS 477
Clinical Immunohematology I
CLS 477L
Clinical Immunohematology
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
16
3
1
1
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
19
3
1
1
2
3
1
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Laboratory I
CLS 480
Clinical Immunohematology II
CLS 492
Clinical Immunohematology III
Total Categorical Credits
Microbiology
CLS 234
Parasitology
CLS 336
Laboratory Calculations
CLS 394
Medical Micobiology
CLS 460
Laboratory Practice
CLS 465
Clinical Laboratory Management
CLS 478
Clinical Microbiology I
CLS 484
Clinical Microbiology II
CLS 487
Medical Mycology
CLS 495
Clinical Microbiology III
Total Categorical Credits
1
2
2
16
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
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When a student is registered in 300 and 400 level CLS
courses a specific CLS tuition is assessed.
The CLS program reserves the right to place on probation
or to cancel the registration of any student whose performance in the classroom or clinical experience is unsatisfactory.
Program accommodations for qualified handicapped persons will be reviewed upon notification of a prospective student’s needs and limitations.
Online Courses
The method of CLS distance learning course delivery is
Web-based. Students participating in online coursework are
required to have Internet access. Specific computer requirements are available from the CLS program.
Courses
The Clinical Laboratory Science program is within the
Department of Pathology. The Clinical Laboratory Science
(CLS) courses are listed below.
101. Orientation to Medical Laboratory Sciences. 2 credits. Introduction to the role, ethics, conduct, certification, education, employment, and fundamental knowledge and skills
related to medical laboratory science.
234. Human Parasitology. 2 credits. Physiological aspects
of human parasites, their symbiotic host parasite relationships
and clinical diagnostic techniques.
234L. Human Parsitology Laboratory. 1 credit. Laboratory
methods for the identification and diagnosis of human parasites.
301. Immunology. 3 credits. Principles of clinical immunology focusing on the cellular and molecular nature of antigens
and immunoglobulin, the immune response, immunogenetics, and immune mediated disease.
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301L. Immunotechniques Laboratory. 1 credit. Theory and
practical application of laboratory investigations of immunology serology, and immunohematology.
325. Hematology. 3 credits. Identification of normal and
abnormal blood cells in various hematological disorders.
Theory and application of hematology procedures. Theory
and mechanisms of hemostasis.
325L. Hematology Laboratory. 1 credit. Morphologic
examination of blood and bone marrow and laboratory testing used in hematological study.
336. Laboratory Calculations. 1 credit. Calculations used in
the clinical laboratory including measurement systems, dilutions, graphing, solution chemistry, statistics of quality control
and research interpretation.
340. Molecular Diagnostics. 2 credits. An introduction to
specific molecular biology application in the laboratory and a
discussion of cell biology, DNA chemistry, genetics, nucleic
acid extraction and modification, blotting, polymerase chain
reactions, and probes in relation to diagnostic investigations.
340L. Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory. 1 credit.
Application of molecular techniques including the operation
of molecular based instrumentation, DNA extraction and
measurement, blotting, polymerase chain reactions, and utilization of probes.
380. Professional Issues in Clinical Laboratory Science. 1
credit. Discussion of CLS professional issues, ethics, current
topics of healthcare delivery, governmental regulations, societal concerns, cultural diversity, disease prevention, research
and environment.
394. Medical Microbiology. 2 credits. Medically important
microorganisms are identified using a wide variety of clinical
techniques. Included in the discussion will be susceptibility
studies and the correlation of the presence of microorganisms
to health and disease.
399. Special Topics in Clinical Laboratory Science. 1 to13
credits. Lecture, discussion, and readings on topics of current
interest in the clinical laboratory sciences.
460. Laboratory Practice. 1 credit. This course represents
an overview of standard laboratory practices including safety,
glassware, microscopes, centrifuges, balances, and reagent
use.
464. Clinical Review. 3 credits. Emphasis in on concepts
related to the role of a clinical laboratory scientist. Analysis
and evaluation focuses on the theories of immunohematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, hematology and other
areas contributing to clinical application.
465. Clinical Laboratory Management. 3 credits.
Management practices in the clinical laboratory including
concepts related to service and quality, information management, financial management, personnel management, laboratory education, and research.
471. Clinical Chemistry I. 2 credits. Theories and principles
of clinical chemistry procedures are discussed as well as how
the results of these procedures correlate to health and disease.
472. Preanalytical Testing. 1 credit. Theory and practice of
phlebotomy in the clinical setting, specimen processing,
review of state and federal regulations, safety and biohazard
compliance, interpersonal relationship skills.
473. Clinical Hemostasis I. 2 credits. Physiologic mechanisms of normal human hemostasis as well as hereditary and
acquired defects. Laboratory techniques performed and discussed are screening tests and specific assays for abnormalities, procedures to monitor therapeutic measures and practice
and maintenance of current instrumentation.
474. Clinical Urinalysis I. 2 credits. Theory, techniques and
practice of microscopy and urinalysis with emphasis on identification of elements in the sediment.
477. Clinical Immunohematology I. 1 credit. Theory of
modern transfusion techniques, component therapy, and
quality assurance.
477. Clinical Immunohematology I Laboratory. 1 credit.
Practical application of modern transfusion techniques, component therapy, and transfusion techniques.
478. Clinical Microbiology I. 2 credits. Groups of medically
important bacteria are studied and correlated to laboratory
practice in identification. Included in the discussions are
antibiotic susceptibility testing, quality control, and methods
of identification including rapid, automated, and traditional
methods.
485. Clinical Urinalysis II. 1 credit. Applied theory and practice in urinalysis and observation, practice, or research in specialized areas or settings at the clinical affiliate.
487. Medical Mycology. 1 credit. Comparative morphology,
physiology and pathogenicity of medically important fungi.
Laboratory methods for identification emphasize interpretation and evaluation of results including the recognition of
contaminating organisms. A parasitology review is included.
488. Clinical Hematology II. 2 credits. Applied theory and
practice in clinical hematology at the clinical affiliate.
489. Clinical Body Fluids. 1 credit. Overview of the theory
and practice in manual procedures of human body fluids. The
body fluids to be discussed include: spinal, synovial and amniotic fluid, transudates and exudates, fecal specimens, gastric,
sweat, and other body fluid secretions.
490. Financial and Quality Management of the Clinical
Laboratory. 3 credits. A capstone course designed to provide senior students with the skills to manage a clinical laboratory. The course brings together previous content with a
focus on laboratory profitability, quality management, and
quality improvement.
491. Clinical Chemistry III. 2 credits. Techniques and practice in clinical chemistry at the clinical affiliate.
492. Clinical Immunohematology III. 2 credits. Techniques
and modern transfusion practices at the clinical affiliate.
494. Clinical Immunology. 1 credit. Applied theory and
practice in clinical immunology and serology at the clinical
affiliate.
495. Clinical Microbiology III. 2 credits. Techniques and
practice in clinical microbiology at the clinical affiliate.
498. Clinical Hematology III. 2 credits. Applied theory and
practice in hematology at the clinical affiliate.
479. Clinical Hematology I. 2 credits. Emphasis on interpretive correlation of hematology findings and pathophysiology.
Topics of current interest and advances in hematology.
480. Clinical Immunohematology II. 2 credits. Applied theory and modern transfusion at the clinical affiliate.
481. Clinical Chemistry II. 2 credits. Applied theory and
practice in clinical chemistry at the clinical affiliate.
483. Clinical Hemostasis II. 1 credit. Techniques and practice in routine phlebotomy at the clinical affiliate.
484. Clinical Microbiology II. 2 credits. Applied theory and
practice in clinical microbiology at the clinical affiliate.
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The pass rate for students in the Clinical Laboratory Science Program is over 95 percent, compared to a national average
of 80 percent.
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M.S. Clinical Laboratory Science Program
The Department of Pathology Clinical Laboratory Science
Program offers a graduate program leading to the Master of
Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), non-thesis option. The course of study enhances the student’s knowledge and skills in several major categorical areas of clinical
laboratory science. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers as administrative laboratory directors, clinical
laboratory consultants, technical supervisors or laboratory
educators. Students are required to attend three one-week laboratory courses and a one-week capstone course on campus.
All students are required to attend two, one week on-campus courses with the remainder of the curriculum available in
a web-based, online format. Students are required to have
Internet access. Specific requirements are available from the CLS
program. A limited number of teaching and research assistantships are available for students wishing to study on campus.
Admission Requirements
1. General requirements for admission to the UND
Graduate School
2. B.A. or B.S. degree and certification as a CLS(NCA),
MT(ASCP), or MLS(ASCP)
3. Experience in a medical laboratory prior to admission is
recommended
Degree Requirements
1. A minimum of 32 semester credits
2. Major area is 29 credits in the clinical laboratory sciences
3. A cognate area of study or minor (minimum of 9 credits) is
optional
Required Courses:
CLS 501
CLS 502
CLS 503
CLS 505
CLS 506
CLS 507
CLS 513
CLS 515*
CLS 518
CLS 521
CLS 522
CLS 523
CLS 524*
CLS 591
CLS 997
Quality Assurance
Erythrocytes in Health and Diseases
Leukocytes in Health and Diseases
Financial Management
Clinical Chemistry
Immunohematology
Adv. Clinical Immunology
Capstone
Molecular Diagnostics
Seminar
Clinical Bacteriology
Clinical Virology, Mycology, and
Parasitology
Current Trends and Issues for
Laboratory Professionals
Directed Studies: Case Studies in
Laboratory Medicine
Independent Study
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
Electives Available:
CLS 508
Leadership and Conflict Resolution in
Health Science
2
CLS 509
Laboratory Education Methodologies 2
CLS 514
Computer Applications in CLS
2
CLS 516
Special Topics
1-4
CLS 517
Health Care Administration for the
Clinical Laboratory
2
*One week on campus course, not available by distance learning. CLS 524 is designed to be taken near the start of the student’s program of study and CLS 515 is designed to be taken
near the end of the student’s program of study.
Courses
CLS 501. Quality Assurance in the Clinical Laboratory. 2
credits. The course will consist of lectures, readings and case
studies of quality assurance for the clinical laboratory.
CLS 502. Erythrocytes in Health and Disease. 2 credits.
This course is the study of the erythrocyte. It includes discussions of the normal red cells with emphasis on molecular
structure, molecular function, production and regulation. The
course continues with studies of the molecular basis of the
diseases of the erythrocyte. The role of the laboratory in the
diagnosis of these conditions is stressed and current research
tools are included.
CLS 503. Leukocytes in Health and Disease. 2 credits. This
course presents the normal and abnormal structure and function of each of the peripheral blood leukocytes. Emphasis is
on the molecular level, light and electron microscopic evaluation and the role of the laboratory in diagnosis of each condition.
CLS 505. Financial Management of the Clinical
Laboratory. 2 credits. This course presents an overview for
financial management of clinical laboratories. Students learn
several basic financial operation concepts, how to evaluate
productivity and how to manage salaries, wages and supply
inventories for maximum cost containment. Students learn
how to plan for capital expenditures, set laboratory fee rates
and plan and implement a budget.
CLS 506. Clinical Chemistry. 2 credits. This course addresses
the complex and difficult problems that have arisen as a
byproduct of the effort to make effective use of the resources
of analytical chemistry in support of the practice of medicine.
CLS 507. Immunohematology. 2 credits. A detailed study of
the blood groups of man and laboratory aspects of blood
banking with special reference to theoretical and clinical
applications.
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CLS 508. Leadership and Conflict Resolution in the Health
Sciences. 2 credits. The leadership portion will be discussion
focused on developing personal and interpersonal leadership
skills and on directing at the managerial and organization
level through principle centered leadership. Some specific
areas to be covered will be presentations and discussion on
principle centered leadership, the PS Paradigm, improving listening skills, leading in healthcare organizations, missioning
and co-missioning with organizations, and how to help organizations to become more embracive and adaptive to change.
The conflict resolution portion will be an introduction to diagnosing and mediating conflict with discussions and examples
of the traditional mediation process as well as transformative
mediation.
CLS 509. Laboratory Education Methodologies. 2 credits.
This course will include information concerning the creation
of instructional and evaluative material for teaching clinical
laboratory science. Classroom management techniques and
the peer review process of instructors will also be included.
CLS 513. Advanced Clinical Immunology for Laboratory
Professionals. 2 credits. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Broad array of topics which will stretch from introductory
level immunology to the current research and applications of
that research in the modern clinical laboratory.
CLS 514. Computer Applications in Clinical Laboratory
Science (CLS). 2 credits. This course is designed to provide
students with basic knowledge of computer usage in Health
Sciences. It will include hardware configuration, software
applications in health care, and on-line searching and periodicals. Instruction will be primarily on-line and require specific
computer requirements.
CLS 515. Capstone Course in Clinical Laboratory Science.
2 credits. Prerequisites: Completion of at least 20 credits in the
Clinical Laboratory Science Master of Science Program. The
Capstone Course in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) provides
the student with a number of tools that they can use in their
leadership roles in the CLS profession. The student will learn
basic facilitation skills for leading meetings and solving problems in the work place.
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CLS 516. Special Topics. 1 to 4 credits. Topical courses in laboratory medicine organized on a semester by semester basis.
CLS 517. Health Administration for the Clinical Laboratory
Professional. 2 credits. Overview of the organization and
financing of health care services including an examination of
the philosophical, political and economic foundations underlying the U.S. health care system. Students also will be introduced to a myriad of health care administration resources and
case studies, including decision tools for adopting new technology and quality improvement.
CLS 518. Molecular Diagnostics. 2 credits. An overview of
specific molecular biology application in the laboratory and a
discussion of cell biology, DNA chemistry, genetics, nucleic
acid extraction and modification, blotting, polymerase chain
reaction, and probes in relation to diagnostic investigations.
CLS 521. Seminar. 1 credit. Student presentation of a clinical
laboratory science topic.
CLS 522. Clinical Bacteriology. 2 credits. An advanced
study of the laboratory diagnosis of bacterial diseases and an
in depth exploration of antibacterial agents.
CLS 523. Clinical Virology, Mycology, and Parasitology. 2
credits. An advanced study of the laboratory diagnosis of
viral, fungal, and parasitic diseases and the antimicrobial
agents to counteract them.
CLS 524. Current Trends and Issues for Laboratory
Professionals. 2 credits. Through group discussion and presentation, current trends in the field of clinical laboratory science will be explored.
CLS 591. Directed Study in Laboratory Medicine. 1 credit.
Designed to meet the needs of individual students in laboratory medicine. Primarily for graduate students.
CLS 997. Independent Study. 2 credits. The independent
study is designed to require the student independently to
investigate a topic related to the major field of study.
Active involvement by instructors ensures that students are trained by experts.
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Cytotechnology
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Chair and Professor of Pathology:
Sens, Mary Ann (M.D., Ph.D.)
Assistant Professor of Pathology:
Hoffman, Katherine (M.M.), SCT (ASCP),
Cytotechnology Program Director and Education
Coordinator Histotechnician Program
Paur, Ruth (Ph.D.), CLS (NCA), MT (ASCP)
Director, Division of Medical Laboratory Science
Weiland, Timothy (M.D.)
Medical Director
Instructor:
Droog, Kimberly, (M.B.A.) SCT (ASCP)
Education Coordinator
University commencement and program completion both
occur at the end of the summer session. Upon completion of
the program, graduates are eligible to take the national certifying examination administered by the Board of Certification
of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. Most
cytotechnologists work in hospitals or private laboratories,
while some prefer to work in research or teaching.
Employment opportunities are presently fair to good.
Program information, advising, and application forms are
available through the program director in room 5909 UND
School of Medicine and Health Sciences, or on our website
http://medicine.nodak.edu/cytotech, or phone 701-777-4466,
or e-mail, khoffman@medicine.nodak.edu.
Cytotechnologists are laboratory professionals trained to
microscopically screen and interpret gynecological and nongynecological cellular samples. Cytotechnologists work with
pathologists in the anatomic pathology laboratory to diagnosis a variety of benign and malignant conditions from all over
the body. Other duties include assisting with fine needle aspirates, as well as specimen preparation and staining. The most
critical task of the cytotechnologist is the recognition and
identification of abnormal cells present in the specimen. They
mark the cellular changes that indicate disease and submit
the findings to the pathologist for final diagnosis. The identification of cellular abnormalities is critical to the early detection
and diagnosis of disease, which will directly affect a patient’s
ability to receive the proper follow-up care and treatment.
Specimens, examined by the cytotechnologist, come from various body sites, such as the female genital tract, the lung, the
urinary bladder, or any body cavity shedding cells.
Cytotechnologists must be accurate and reliable because they
work independently with little supervision. Cytotechnologists
enjoy challenges and must have the confidence to make diagnoses based on cell findings.
Diagnostic cytology practice is documented at UND back
to 1952. The Department of Pathology has offered accredited
training in cytotechnology since 1967. Awarded reaccredidation in 2009, this program is the only program of its type in
North Dakota and one of 33 nationwide.
The UNDSMHS Program (Path 401, Path 402 and Path 403)
is a 12-month professional program. It is designed to be taken
as either a fifth year, following a baccalaureate in another
major (e.g., biology), or as the fourth year of a major in
cytotechnology. Enrollment is limited to eight students per
year. Students are selected using criteria of: application essay,
academic performance, references, and an interview with program officials. Applications for admission to the
Cytotechnology Program should be submitted to the program
director. To be eligible for enrollment, applicants must meet
these requirements:
(1)They must have completed all required prerequisite
courses with a grade of C or better.
(2)Cumulative GPA of 2.8
(3)Certificate students will need to have a transcript showing completion of a minimum of 20 semester hours of biological science and eight of chemistry.
B.S. in Cytotechnology (Pre-Cytotechnology Courses)
Required 125 hours, including:
I. UND General Education Requirements
II. The following curriculum (considered
Pre-Cytotechnology for majors):
Required:
ANAT 204, 204L
BIOL150-150L
BIOL 151-151L
BIOL 369
CLS 340, 340L
Human Anatomy
Gen Biol I
Gen Biol II
Histology
Molecular Pathology
3-5hr
4hr
4hr
4hr
3hr
12 Hours from:
BIOL 341
BIOL 357
BIOL 364
BIOL 370
BIOL 371
BIOL 470
CLS 325, 325L
CLS 234, 234L
Cell Biology
Genetics
Parasitology
Vert. Zoology
Anat. and Adapt. Lab
Biometry
Hematology
Human Parasitology
4hr
3hr
4hr
2hr
2hr
3hr
5hr
3hr
4 Hours from:
MBIO 202, 202L Intro. (medical)
MBIO 302, 302L Gen Micro
5hr
4hr
4 Hours from:
PHY 301
BIOL 442
Hum. Physiology
Phys. Organ Syst.
4hr
4hr
8 Hours from:
CHEM 121,121L
CHEM 122,122L
CHEM 116
CHEM 240, 240L
BICH 301
General I
General II
Intro. Biochem.
Organic Chem.
Biochem. Lect.
4hr
4hr
4hr
5hr
3hr
2 Hours from:
PATH 330
MGMT 305
Qual. Lab. Mgmt.
Concepts
2hr
3hr
4 Hours from:
CSCI 101
CSCI 120
CSCI 170
PHYS 211, 211L
PHYS 212, 212L
Intro. Computers
Comp. Pgm. I
Comp. Pgm. II
Coll. Physics I
Coll. Physics II
III. Cytotechnology Program Year, 12 months:
B.S. in Cytotechnology (Cytotechnology Program –
Professional Courses)
Path 401
Diagnostic Cytology I
Path 402
Diagnostic Cytology II
Path 403
Diagnostic Cytology III
4hr
3hr
3hr
4hr
4hr
(15)
(15)
(10)
402. Diagnostic Cytology II. 15 credits. Full day, integrated
lecture, tutorial, laboratory course introduces cytopathology
of major body organs. The student learns principles and
microscopic skills involved in preparing and diagnosing body
fluid and fine needle aspiration samples in the medical laboratory. Prerequisites: Path 401 and departmental approval.
Spring semester.
403. Diagnostic Cytology III. 10 credits. Full day, 12-week
clinical practicum held at UND or at a clinical affiliate cytology
laboratory. Course is centered on the reinforcement of principles and the practice of skills learned in Path 401 and Path
402. Prerequisite: Pathology 402 and departmental approval.
Summer session.
The Cytotechnology Program is part of the Pathology
Department. The pathology courses for cytotechnology
majors are listed below:
401. Diagnostic Cytology I. 15 credits. Full day, integrated
lecture, tutorial, laboratory course introduces exfoliative
cytopathology of the female genital tract. The student learns
principles and microscopic skills involved in screening/ diagnosing Pap test samples in the medical laboratory.
Prerequisites: 20 hours biologic sciences, 8 hours chemistry, 3
hours math; including Biology 101, 102, and 369; Anatomy 204
and departmental approval. Fall semester.
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Histotechnology professionals work in hospitals, for-profit laboratories, clinics, public health facilities, and industry.
Additional opportunities are available in industrial research, veterinary pathology, marine biology, and forensic pathology.
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Histotechnician Certificate Program
Chair and Professor of Pathology:
Sens, Mary Ann M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Pathology:
Paur, Ruth Ph.D., MT (ASCP), CLS (NCA),
Program Director
Hoffman, Katherine M.M., SCT, HT, (ASCP),
Education Coordinator
Instructor of Pathology:
Droog, Kimberly M.B.A., SCT, (ASCP)
Clinical Adjunct Faculty:
Long, Dan HTL, CT (ASCP)
The Histotechnician Certificate Program at the University
of North Dakota is accredited by the National Accrediting
Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) at 5600 N
River Road Suite 720 Rosemont, Il 60018, 773.714.8880.
Histotechnicians prepare specimens for research or medical diagnosis by a pathologist. They work to process tissues
that have been removed during surgery. Fine motor skills are
used to cut the tissue into very thin slices, which are mounted
on slides and stained with special dyes to make the cell details
visible under the microscope. Microscopic examination of these
tissue sections allow for the detection of disease processes
and aids in deciding the course of treatment for the patient.
Histotechnicians must work quickly, as they are frequently
under pressure to deliver results while the patient is in surgery. They work with fragile, delicate instruments as well as
knives, chemicals, and glass slides. He or she must value precision and be comfortable working with equipment that
requires careful monitoring.
Histotechnology professionals work in hospitals, for-profit
laboratories, clinics, public health facilities, and industry.
Additional opportunities are available in industrial research,
veterinary pathology, marine biology, and forensic pathology.
– From “A Career as a Histotechnologist and Histotechnician”
(American Society for Clinical Pathology)
Admission Requirements
Admission to the certificate program is open to all individuals
who meet the following requirements:
Admission to UND: The UND admission and advance placement policies, as well as the policies for special
examination/validation for credit, are included in the
Academic Catalog or on the UND website at www.und.edu.
Verification of a minimum of 2.8 GPA.
Completion of the following courses with a C or better (all
are existing courses within the North Dakota University System):
Social Science, Humanities or Composition
Introduction to Chemistry
Concepts of Biology
Math
Criminal background check
Immunization records
3 credits
4 credits
4 credits
Verification of acceptance by a clinical site that meets the
specification for acceptance in the Histotechnician Certificate
Program.
At least 60 credits of post-secondary coursework are
recommended before applying for admission to the
Histotechnician Certificate Program.
All students registered in the Histotechnician Certificate
courses have a specific Histotechnician tuition assessed; additional information may be obtained from the Clinical
Laboratory Science office (701-777-2634). Upon successful
completion of the program the student will receive a
Histotechnician Certificate from UND and will have met the
eligibility requirements for the national certification examination.
360 Histology Laboratory Theory. 3 credits. This course
presents an overview of standard histopathology laboratory
practices including laboratory calculations, safety, quality
assurance, information management, laboratory education,
instrumentation, and proper specimen collection and handling.
361 Histology Laboratory Technique. 1 credit. Techniques
and practice in use of general laboratory equipment, reagents
and procedures utilized in histology.
362 Histotechniques I. 3 credits. This course is the introduction to the fundamental techniques, including fixation, processing, instrumentation, and solution preparation.
Cytoplasmic, nuclear, carbohydrate, and amyloid staining will
be presented.
363 Histotechniques II. 3 credits. This course is the continuation of the fundamental techniques of histology including
muscle and connective tissue, nerves, microorganisms, pigment, minerals, cytoplasmic granules, immunohistochemistry,
and enzyme histochemistry.
367 Histology Clinical Practicum I. 3 credits.
Communication skills, attitude and work performance will be
evaluated. The skills involved will emphasize the fundamental
techniques including fixation, specimen processing, instrumentation, sectioning and staining with emphasis on the
Hematoxylin and Eosin stain.
368 Histology Clinical Practicum II. 3 credits. Individual
assignments in an accredited histology lab. Emphasis on refining skills learned in Histology Practicum I, staining procedures
and tissue identification.
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Occupational therapy students at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences use
evidence-based practices to enable clients to do what adds meaning and value to their lives at work, home, or play.
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Occupational Therapy
Chair and Associate Professor:
Jedlicka, Janet (Ph.D., OTR/L)
Associate Professor:
Atkinson, Michael (Ph.D.)
Stube, Jan (Ph.D., OTR/L)
Zimmerman, Sonia (Ph.D., OTR)
Assistant Professor:
Bass, Gail (Ph.D., OTR/L)
Hanson, Deb (M.A., Ph.D., OTR/L)
Fox, Lavonne (Ph.D., OTR)
Haskins, Anne (Ph.D., OTR/L)
Janssen, Sclinda (M.O.T., OTR/L)
Lamborn, Breann (M.P.A.)
Meyer, Mandy (Ph.D.)
Wilhite, Carla (MNM, OTR/L)
Part-Time Faculty:
Bailey, Catherine (B.S., OTR/L)
Clifford, Tom (Ph.D.)
Dolan, Kathy (M.S., OTR/L)
Godfread, Judy (OTR)
Grabanski, Julie (MSA, OTR/L)
Johnson, Scott (Otd, OTR/L)
Loescheider, Jane, (OTR/L)
Mcomie, Rebecca (B.S. OT, OTR/L)
Nickerson, Cheryl (OTR/L)
Nielsen, Sarah (M.S., OTR/L)
Norman, Lance (OTR/L, M.O.T.)
Pauley-Colter, Brenda (OTR/L)
Rone, Janna (OTR/L)
Willis, Nicole (M.O.T., OTR/L)
The Occupational Therapy Department offers a five year,
entry-level Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) Degree.
Occupational Therapy as a profession is based on the belief
that occupation, including its interpersonal and environmental components, may be used to prevent and mediate dysfunction and elicit maximum adaptation. For information
regarding the program, the website is
www.med.und.edu/depts/ot/home.htm
The Occupational Therapy Program is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
(ACOTE). For information regarding accreditation, contact
ACOTE at (301) 652-2682, or 4720 Montgomery Lane, PO Box
31220, Bethesda, MD, 20824-1220. All basic professional programs must comply with the Standards for an Accredited
Educational Program for the Occupational Therapist, 2006.
Graduates of the program will be able to sit for the national
entry-level certification examination for the occupational
therapist administered by the National Board for Certification
in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT, 800 South Frederick
Avenue, Suite 200, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-4150; (phone 301990-7979). After successful completion of this examination,
the graduate will be an Occupational Therapist Registered
(OTR). Most states require licensure in order to practice; state
licenses may be based on the results of the NBCOT certification examination. The Department will provide reasonable
accommodation to qualified students with disabilities (see
UND Catalog 2009-2011, page 16, Disability Services for
Students or go online at: www.und.edu/depts/dss).
A satellite professional level MOT program is available at
Casper College, Casper, WY. Tuition and other information
regarding the program is available by contacting the
Occupational Therapy Department at Casper College, Casper,
WY; telephone 307-268-2613.
Pre-Occupational Therapy Requirements
A pre-OT student typically spends the first two years as a
pre-major at the University of North Dakota to complete the
program prerequisites. In the spring of the sophomore year
when the student is completing the required courses, he or
she must make written application for admission to the professional occupational therapy program. The College-Level
Examination Program ® (CLEP) in natural sciences will not
meet the Biology and Chemistry requirements in
Occupational Therapy. Students should carefully check all
CLEP exams for potential acceptance at UND. A student must
have at least a C in each science course and in English composition. A student must satisfactorily complete all courses each
semester to be eligible to enroll for the next semester.
I. Essential Studies Requirements (see UND Office of the
Registrar Web page:
http://www.und.edu/dept/registrar/EssentialStudies/esindex.html
for a complete explanation of Essential Studies requirements.)
II. The following courses are required to be taken prior to professional program:
Engl 110
College Composition I
3
Engl 120
College Comp II
3
OR
Eng 125
Technical and Business Writing
3
Comm 110
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
3
Biol 150/150L,
General Biology (laboratory)
4
Chem 115/115L Introductory Chemistry (laboratory)
4
OR
Chem 121/121L General Chemistry I (laboratory)
4
Psych 111
Introduction to Psychology
3
Psych 241
Introduction to Statistics
4
OR
Soc 326
Sociological Statistics
3
Psych 250
Developmental Psychology
4
Psych 270
Abnormal Psychology
3
Anat 204
Anatomy for Paramedical Personnel
3
Anat 204L
Anatomy for Paramedical Personnel Lab 2
Soc 110
Introduction to Sociology
3
PPT 301
Mechanics of Human Physiology
4
OT 200
Introduction to Occupational Therapy 2
9
Arts and Humanities Electives*
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Courses with prerequisites
Prerequisite
Engl 120
Engl 110
Engl 125
Engl 110
Chem 121/121L
Math 102; (Corequisite—Math 103)
Psych 241
Math 103
Anat 204L
Anat 204 (or co-requisite)
PPT 301
Anat 204 and either Biol 150/150L or Chem. 116/116L or
Chem. 121/121L
*
Essential Studies requirements for Arts & Humanities include
at least 3 credits from courses designated as “Fine Arts” and at
least 3 credits from courses designated as “Humanities.” In
addition, Essential Studies requires 3 credits from a course
that satisfies the Special Emphasis component, “Global
Diversity.” Refer to the Essential Studies website for a listing of
courses that meet the Global Diversity requirement. The OT
Professional Program requirements meet or exceed the
Essential Studies Requirements when the total of prerequisite
courses and the courses contained within the professional
program are completed.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the professional program in occupational
therapy is on a competitive basis with consideration given to
pre-professional performance in the sciences, general graduation requirements, leadership potential, volunteer work and
personal qualifications. Each application is thoroughly
reviewed. This review includes the applicant’s academic
record (must have minimum overall GPA of 2.75 based on a 4point scale), pattern of withdrawals, incompletes, etc., elective
coursework, volunteer and/or work experience, references,
paper and a personal interview.
Online applications are available during the fall of each
year. Please go to our website for detailed information and
links: http://www.med.und.edu/depts/ot/admissions.html
Year III Professional Program
Acceptance to the Graduate School requires:
1. Successful completion of OT Professional Year I and II
2. Completion of the Graduate School application forms
3. Overall GPA of 2.75, or a 3.0 for both junior and senior years.
4. Letter of endorsement from the chair or graduate director of the department which assures automatic advancement
in status from the undergraduate program to the graduate
program. The letter of endorsement will be written for students
in good academic and professional standing in the program.
Graduate Status Minimum Requirements
1. To maintain graduate student status, the professionallevel Year III student is required to maintain a GPA of at
least 3.0 for all work completed in Year III.
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2. Students who were previously on academic or
professional probation will be dismissed from the
Graduate School if placed on one additional probation
within the professional program.
Reminder:
It is important to be aware that a felony conviction may
affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the National Board for
Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification
examination or to attain state licensure as an Occupational
Therapist. Please check with the department regarding
process for clarification.
Currently, many fieldwork facilities are requiring proof of
immunizations, drug-testing, fingerprints and/or criminal
background checks. Students are required to complete a
criminal background check prior to matriculation. It is your
responsibility to check the fieldwork information and to pay
the cost for each process.
MOT Curriculum Sequence
Professional Year 1
Summer Session (6 credits)
OT 422
Anatomy for Occupational Therapy
OT 426
Personal/Professional Development
5
1
Fall Semester (15 credits)
OT 423
Fundamentals of Neuroscience for
Occupational Therapy
OT 425
Occupational Therapy with Infants
and Pre-School Children
OT 427
Orientation to Occupational
Therapy Theory
OT 428
Quantitative Research Methods for
Occupational Therapy
OT 431
Medical Sciences I
3
4
3
3
2
Spring Semester (18 credits)
OT 424
Muscle Function in Health and Disease
OT 429
Occupational Therapy with School-age
Children and Young Adults
OT 430
Psychosocial Aspects of OT for Children,
Adolescents and Young Adults
OT 432
Medical Sciences II
OT 433
Group Leadership Skills in OT
OT 438
Practicum: Children and Adolescents
Professional Year 2
Summer Session (Elective only) (1-9 credits)
OT 488
Elective Fieldwork in
Occupational Therapy
OT 497
Cooperative Education:
Occupational Therapy
OT 593
Teaching Experience in OT
4
4
4
3
2
1
3-9
1-6
1-3
Schedule A
Fall Semester (15 credits)
OT 454
Gerontic Occupational Therapy
OT 456
Psychosocial Aspects of OT with
the Maturing Adult
OT 458
Qualitative Research Methods for OT
OT 460
OT 463
OT 469
Introduction to Management
and Leadership
Psychosocial Dysfunction Seminar
and Practicum Integration
Interprofessional Health Care (IPHC)
Spring Semester (17 credits)
OT 451
Multicultural Competency in OT
OT 452
Assistive Technology I
OT 453
Physical Aspects of OT with
the Maturing Adult
OT 461
Management in the U.S.
Healthcare System
OT 462
Physical Dysfunction Seminar
and Practicum Integration
OT 480
Introduction to Scholarly Writing
in Occupational Therapy
Schedule B
Fall Semester (16 credits)
OT 452
Assistive Technology I
OT 453
Physical Aspects of OT with the
Maturing Adult
OT 458
Qualitative Research Methods for OT
OT 460
Introduction to Management
and Leadership
OT 462
Physical Dysfunction Seminar and
Practicum Integration
Spring Semester (16 credits)
OT 451
Multicultural Competency in OT
OT 454
Gerontic Occupational Therapy
OT 456
Psychosocial Aspects of OT with
the Maturing Adult
OT 461
Management in the U.S.
Healthcare System
OT 463
Psychosocial Dysfunction Seminar
and Practicum Integration
OT 469
Interprofessional Health Care (IPHC)
OT 480
Introduction to Scholarly Writing
in Occupational Therapy
2
4
3
2
3
1
3
3
5
2
3
1
3
5
3
2
3
3
2
4
2
3
1
1
*Department reserves the right to cancel a track and/or
elective courses due to finances, staffing issues, or low enrollment. Electives are scheduled based on student interest and
faculty resources.
Fall and Spring Semester Electives
OT 489
Independent Project
OT 490
Occupational Therapy Seminar
OT 493
Workshop/OT
OT 496
Community Experience in OT
OT 497
Cooperative Education: OT
OT 593
Teaching Experience in OT
OT 494
Directed Study in OT
Professional Year 3 - Graduate School
Schedule A
Summer Session (9 credits)
OT 585
Fieldwork in Psychosocial Dysfunction
or
OT 587
Fieldwork in Physical Dysfunction
1-3
1
1-6
1-4
1-6
1-3
1
9
9
Department reserves the right to cancel a track and/or elective courses due to finances, staffing issues, or low enrollment.
*
Fall Semester
Assistive Technology Track (13 credits)
OT 502
Assistive Technology II
3
OT 504
Occupation and Vocation
3
OT 507
Innovative Management and Leadership3
OT 515
Integration of OT Theory
3
OT 582
Graduate Practicum
1
Administration/Management Track (14 credits)
OT 504
Occupation and Vocation
3
OT 507
Innovative Management and Leadership3
OT 509
Principles of Education in OT
2
OT 511
Service Delivery Systems
3
OT 515
Integration of OT Theory
3
Fall Semester Electives—Electives are scheduled based on
student interest and faculty resources. Class size may be limited.
OT 493
Workshop/OT
1-12
OT 508
Therapeutic Procedures and
Modalities in OT
2
OT 510
Advanced Anatomy and
Clinical Kinesiology
2
OT 512
Advanced Neuroscience
2
OT 582
Graduate Practicum
1-3
OT 589
Readings in OT
1-2
OT 593
Teaching in OT
1-3
OT 599
Special Topics in OT
1-2
Spring Semester (12-13 credits)
OT 585
Fieldwork in Psychosocial Dysfunction 9
or
OT 587
Fieldwork in Physical Dysfunction
9
OT 995
Scholarly Project in OT
2
or
OT 997
Independent Study
2
OT 589
Readings in Occupational Therapy
1-2
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Schedule B
Summer Session (9 credits)
OT 585
Fieldwork in Psychosocial Dysfunction
or
OT 587
Fieldwork in Physical Dysfunction
9
9
Fall Semester (12-13 credits)
OT 585
Fieldwork in Psychosocial Dysfunction 9
or
OT 587
Fieldwork in Physical Dysfunction
9
OT 995
Scholarly Project in OT
2
or
OT 997
Independent Study
2
OT 589
Readings in Occupational Therapy
1-2
*
Department reserves the right to cancel a track and/or elective courses due to finances, staffing issues, or low enrollment.
Spring Semester
Assistive Technology Track (13 credits)
OT 502
Assistive Technology II
3
OT 504
Occupation and Vocation
3
OT 507
Innovative Management and Leadership3
OT 515
Integration of OT Theory
3
OT 582
Graduate Practicum
1
Administration/Management Track (14 credits)
OT 504
Occupation and Vocation
3
OT 507
Innovative Management and Leadership3
OT 509
Principles of Education in OT
2
OT 511
Service Delivery Systems
3
OT 515
Integration of OT Theory
3
Spring Semester Electives—Electives are scheduled based on
student interest and faculty resources. Class size may be limited.
OT 493
Workshop/OT
1-12
OT 508
Therapeutic Procedures and
Modalities in OT
2
OT 510
Advanced Anatomy and
Clinical Kinesiology
2
OT 512
Advanced Neuroscience
2
OT 582
Graduate Practicum
1-3
OT 589
Readings in OT
1-2
OT 593
Teaching in OT
1-3
OT 599
Special Topics in OT
1-2
Courses
OT 200. Introduction to Occupational Therapy. 2 credits.
Prerequisites: Anatomy 204, Psychology 251, and
Departmental Major. History, scope, objectives and functions
of Occupational Therapy. Fall, spring semesters.
OT 422. Anatomy for Occupational Therapy. 5 credits. Detailed
study of human anatomy, with an emphasis on skeletal muscle,
its vasculature, and the peripheral nervous system. The laboratory
portion of the course allows for a direct study of the human form
through dissection of human cadavers. Summer session.
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OT 423. Fundamentals of Neuroscience for Occupational
Therapy. 3 credits. Survey of the major theories of behavior,
cognition, and neurological disorders based on experimental
findings in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neurobiology. Laboratory included. Fall semester.
OT 424. Muscle Function in Health and Disease. 4 credits.
The study of musculature acting on the extremities and trunk.
Theory and techniques of musculoskeletal evaluation with
analysis of normal and pathological human motion.
Laboratory included. Spring semester.
OT 425. Occupational Therapy with Infants and Pre-school
Children. 4 credits. Normal and abnormal human development, conception through the pre-school years. Emphasis on
reflexes, sensory systems, neurodevelopmental systems, illness
and trauma, assessment procedures, treatment techniques,
families and intervention teams, and treatment outcomes.
Laboratory included. Fall semester.
OT 426. Personal/Professional Development. 1 credit.
Promote self-awareness and interpersonal communication
skills including basic listening skills, ability to provide meaningful feedback and appropriate group membership skills.
Summer session.
OT 427. Orientation to Occupational Therapy Theory. 3
credits. Orientation to human occupation, occupational performance assessment, theoretical practice models, and core
processes in occupational therapy. Fall semester.
OT 428. Quantitative Research Methods for Occupational
Therapy. 3 credits. Design and implementation of quantitative research, the evaluation of quantitative research studies,
the interpretation of statistics as applied to occupational therapy, and the process of presentation and publication of quantitative research projects. Laboratory included. Fall semester.
OT 429. Occupational Therapy with School-age Children
and Young Adults. 4 credits. Normal and abnormal human
development, disease and disability, school age through
young adulthood. Emphasis on assessment, intervention planning and program outcomes for individuals with disabilities in
a variety of practice settings including school, community, and
medicine. Laboratory included. Spring semester.
OT 430. Psychosocial Aspects of OT for Children,
Adolescents and Young Adults. 4 credits. Psychosocial
development and interruptions to development in children,
adolescents, and young adults, with emphasis on OT evaluation, treatment planning and implementation, and treatment
outcomes. Laboratory included. Spring semester.
OT 431. Medical Sciences I. 2 credits. First in a two-semester
sequence of courses which covers human body systems and
disease and disability groups discussed from all aspects of
comprehensive rehabilitation. Included are chronic illness,
neurological and orthopedic conditions, general medicine
and surgery, and sensory disabilities across the lifespan. Fall
semester.
OT 432. Medical Sciences II. 3 credits. Second in a twosemester sequence of courses which covers human body systems and disease and disability groups discussed from all
aspects of comprehensive rehabilitation. Included are chronic
illness, neurological and orthopedic conditions, general medicine and surgery, and sensory disabilities across the lifespan.
Integration included. Spring semester.
OT 460. Introduction to Management and Leadership. 2
credits. Introduction to the management practices necessary
to direct a quality health service and provide the knowledge
and skills needed for entry-level leadership positions in OT
practice. Focus is on clinical reasoning and critical analysis in
administrative and management functions. Laboratory included. Fall semester.
OT 433. Group Leadership Skills in Occupational Therapy.
2 credits. Didactic and experiential learning in a small-group
setting. Provides students with opportunities to function as
group facilitators in a variety of practice settings. Spring
semester.
OT 461. Management in the U.S. Health Care System. 2
credits. Provide an overview of health services system in the
U.S. and current trends and issues facing OT within this system. Content includes: federal and state roles, reimbursement
of health care services, regulation, community services, health
service providers, consultative, non-traditional areas of practice, service delivery models, legalities and health policy advocacy. Spring semester.
OT 438. Practicum: Children and Adolescents. 1 credit.
Observation and experience in a university-approved pediatric and/or adolescent facility; supervised by occupational
therapists, educators and allied health professionals. Spring
semester.
OT 451. Multicultural Competency in OT. 3 credits. Develop
an understanding of and an appreciation for social, cultural,
and ethnic diversity and use that understanding to address
issues, solve problems and shape civic, personal, and professional behaviors. To recognize that diversity is intimately tied
to the concepts of culture, race, language, identity and intergroup dynamics as well as its applications to complex situations.. These concepts are presented within the context of
providing OT services. Spring semester.
OT 452. Assistive Technology I. 3 credits. Introductory study
of assistive technology devices and products, assessment, and
application methods focuses on adaptations, modifications,
and technology systems and services that assist individuals
with disabilities in greater independence and accessibility
across the lifespan. Laboratory included. Fall, spring semesters.
OT 453. Physical Aspects of OT with the Maturing Adult. 5
credits. Study of the OT process as applied to physical dysfunction of the maturing adult. Emphasis is on OT evaluation,
planning, implementation of treatment, and treatment outcomes. Laboratory included. Fall, spring semesters.
OT 454. Gerontic Occupational Therapy. 2 credits.
Occupational perspectives of the elderly, including age-related changes, assessment and intervention strategies and the
role of occupational therapy in prevention and wellness programs. Laboratory included. Fall, spring semesters.
OT 456. Psychosocial Aspects of OT with the Maturing
Adult. 4 credits. Psychosocial development and interruptions
to development in the maturing adult with emphasis on OT evaluation, treatment planning and implementation, and treatment outcomes. Laboratory included. Fall, spring semesters.
OT 458. Qualitative Research Methods for Occupational
Therapy. 3 credits. Design and implementation of qualitative
research, evaluation of qualitative research studies, analysis
and interpretation of qualitative data, and the process of publication and presentation of qualitative research projects.
Laboratory included. Fall semester.
OT 462. Physical Dysfunction Seminar and Practicum
Integration. 3 credits. The student begins to integrate and
synthesize the theoretical knowledge of physical
function/dysfunction with clinical practice. It requires the
application of foundational knowledge, tools of practice and
the theory of practice, inherent in the role of an O.T.
Occupational therapy experiences in facilities, supervised by
registered occupational therapists, qualified health professionals and university faculty. Fall, spring semesters.
OT 463. Psychosocial Dysfunction Seminar and Practicum
Integration. 3 credits. Integration and synthesizing of theoretical knowledge with clinical experience toward the application of therapeutic use of self, self-evaluation, and communication skills in professional development. Occupational therapy experiences in mental health field facilities, supervised by
registered occupational therapists, qualified health professionals and university faculty. Fall, spring semesters.
OT 469. Interprofessional Health Care (IPHC). 1 credit. A
process learning course intended to provide experience in
building a team of health professionals from different professions. The focus is on learning to work effectively with an
interprofessional health care team. Emphasis is placed on
effective teamwork, the unique contributions of different professions, patient or family centered approach in health care
delivery and awareness of potential medical errors. Fall,
spring semesters.
OT 480. Introduction to Scholarly Writing in Occupational
Therapy. 1 credit. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the expectations and
mechanics of scholarly writing. It is the first step for the development of a scholarly paper that is a requirement of the MOT
program. The course outcome is the development of a proposal in an area of interest to the student(s) which has been
approved and supervised by a faculty advisor to meet the first
requirement of OT 995: Scholarly Project in OT, or OT 997:
Independent Study. Course content includes the mechanics
of writing, development, content, and format of the scholarly
paper; the use of appropriate resources; and a review of how
to use the Publication Manual of the American Psychological
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Association and the OT department’s Graduate Student
Manual. Spring semester.
OT 488. Elective Fieldwork in Occupational Therapy. 3 to 9
credits. Application of occupational therapy in evaluation and
treatment in optional areas of student special interest in
selected fieldwork facilities. One to three months full-time.
Fall, spring semesters, summer session.
OT 489. Independent Projects. 1 to 3 credits, repeatable to
12 credits. Individual study and/or research in a particular area
of interest for the students with approval of a supervising faculty member. Elective for OT majors.
OT 490. Occupational Therapy Seminar. 1 credit.
Foundational knowledge relevant to the preparation of an
independent study proposal. Serves as the basis for OT 494:
Directed Study in Occupational Therapy. Fall semester.
OT 493. Workshop/Occupational Therapy. 1 to 12 credits,
repeatable to 12 credits. A workshop course with topics dictated by faculty and student interests primarily for, but not
confined to, continuing education. On demand.
OT 494. Directed Study in Occupational Therapy. 1 credit.
Development of a proposal in an area of interest to the student approved and supervised by faculty. Spring semester.
OT 496. Community Experience in OT. 1 to 4 credits, repeatable to 12 credits. Student initiates and participates in offcampus professional learning activities related to OT under
joint faculty and on-site professional supervision. Fall, spring
semesters, summer session.
OT 497. Cooperative Education: Occupational Therapy. 1
to 6 credits, repeatable to 12 credits. Qualified students are
employed by selected facilities to further understanding of
occupational therapy and health-related service provision.
Fall, spring semesters, summer session.
OT 502. Assistive Technology II. 3 credits. Advanced course
in assistive technology application and practice including
assessment, program planning and intervention outcomes.
Focus on occupationally based intervention plans and strategies using assistive technology for individuals with disabilities
across contexts. Laboratory included. Enrollment in 1 credit of
OT 582 fieldwork required. Fall, spring semesters.
OT 504. Occupation and Vocation. 3 credits. Application of
assessment and problem-solving skills necessary for remediation/rehabilitation of occupational performance deficits in the
work realm. Laboratory included. Fall, spring semesters.
OT 507. Innovative Management and Leadership. 3 credits. Develop and demonstrate an understanding of the skills
necessary to plan, implement and evaluate programs and
material for educational, consultation and private practice.
Fall, spring semesters.
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OT 508. Therapeutic Procedures and Modalities in OT. 2
credits. Occupational therapy theory and application of specific
neuromuscular techniques and modalities to promote musculoskeletal function. Laboratory included. Fall, spring semesters.
OT 509. Principles of Education in OT. 2 credits. Explores
the methods and strategies used to develop, implement and
evaluate education programs for students in academia and
clinical settings, for patients/clients, businesses and professional staff. Information and discussion focus on the theory
and research relevant to education in a variety of settings. Fall,
spring semesters.
OT 510. Advanced Anatomy and Clinical Kinesiology. 2
credits. Detailed study of anatomy and kinesiology applied to
OT practice. Fall, spring semesters.
OT 511. Service Delivery Systems. 3 credits. In-depth analysis of current health care developments and trends that affect
quality, access and costs. Topics include legislation/policy
issues, classification systems, role of public health and prevention programs, comparison of service delivery settings, special
populations, evaluation of outcomes and future issues in
health care. Fall, spring semesters.
OT 512. Advanced Neuroscience Topics for OT. 2 credits.
Detailed study of neuroscience and therapeutic concepts as
related to OT practice. Fall, spring semesters.
OT 515. Integration of Occupational Therapy Theory. 3
credits. Analysis and applications of theoretical perspectives
to occupational therapy process with individuals, groups, and
service delivery systems. Fall, spring semesters.
OT 582. Graduate Practicum. 1 to 3 credits, repeatable to 12
credits. Supervised experience in a variety of OT practice settings.
Students are afforded the opportunity to gain practical, on-thejob experience working in an area that matches the focus of their
graduate study. Students will be supervised by on-site personnel.
(1 credit hour required as corequisite for OT 502; additional hours
optional). Fall, spring semesters, summer session.
OT 585. Fieldwork in Psychosocial Dysfunction. 9 credits.
Application of occupational therapy in evaluation and treatment in psycho-social dysfunction fieldwork facilities. Three
months full-time.
OT 587. Fieldwork in Physical Dysfunction. 9 credits.
Application of occupational therapy in evaluation and treatment in physical dysfunction fieldwork facilities. Three months
full-time.
OT 589. Readings in Occupational Therapy. 1 to 2 credits,
repeatable to 6 credits. Selected readings in the student’s area
of interest with oral and/or written reports. Consent of instructor required prior to enrollment. Fall, spring semesters, summer session.
OT 593. Teaching Experience in OT. 1 to 3 credits, repeatable to 12 credits. Supervised experience in higher education
teaching in OT. Projects in course/curriculum development,
writing course objectives, writing and delivering lectures and
learning activities, and developing assessment tools for the
classroom. Fall, spring semesters, summer session.
OT 599. Special Topics in Occupational Therapy. 1 to 2
credits, repeatable to 6 credits. A series of lectures, discussions,
and/or laboratory experiences developed around one or more
specific topics in occupational therapy. Fall, spring semesters,
summer session.
OT 995. Scholarly Project in OT. 2 credits. A collaborative
investigation of a relevant professional topic and production
of a scholarly report with approval of the major faculty advisor. Fall, spring semesters, summer session.
OT 996. Continuing Enrollment/Occupational Therapy. 1
to 12 credits. Credits and hours arranged. Fall, spring semesters, summer session.
OT 997. Independent Study. 2 credits. Independent investigation of a relevant professional topic and production of an
independent scholarly report with approval of the major faculty advisor. Fall, spring semesters, summer session.
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The highly selective Physical Therapy Program is respected nationally for the quality of its educational program.
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Physical Therapy
Chair and Professor:
Mohr, Thomas M. (P.T., Ph.D.)
Professor Emeritus:
Wessman, H.C. (P.T., J.D., L.N.H.A.)
Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Education:
Johnson, Beverly J. (P.T., D.Sc., G.C.S.)
Professor and Director of Outcome Assessments:
Mabey, Renee (P.T., Ph.D.)
Mohr, Peggy (P.T., Ph.D.)
Associate Professor:
Jeno, Susan (P.T., Ph.D.)
Relling, David (P.T., Ph.D.)
Romanick, Mark (P.T., Ph.D., ATC)
Assistant Professor:
Danks, Meridee (P.T., D.P.T., N.C.S.)
Decker, Schawnn (P.T., D.P.T.)
Flom-Meland, Cindy (P.T., Ph.D., N.C.S.)
LaBrecque, Michelle (P.T., D.P.T.)
Adjunct Assistant Professor:
Betting, Laurie (P.T., D.P.T.)
Adjunct Instructor:
Frappier, John (P.T.)
The Department of Physical Therapy offers the clinicallyorientated, entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
degree. Students interested in the physical therapy program
at UND should keep in contact with UND-PT to keep informed
of the pre-professional and professional curriculum. Our website is www.medicine.nodak.edu/pt.
Physical therapists provide services to patients who have
impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities. Physical
therapists assist patients in restoring health; alleviating pain;
and examining, evaluating, and diagnosing changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or
other causes. Physical therapists are also involved with intervention, prevention, and the promotion of health, wellness,
and fitness. They are employed by hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, home care,
school systems, industrial settings, athletic facilities, and in private practice.
Pre-Physical Therapy Requirements
Prior to admission, a minimum of 90 semester hours of
credit from an approved college or university is required.
Students should be broadly educated in the sciences and
humanities. The Department of Physical Therapy recognizes
that, since physical therapy deals with people, an understanding of literature, art, history, ethics, and philosophy is an
adjunct to a physical therapist. Science and humanities are
both viewed as necessary for the practice of physical therapy.
The following list of courses and credits indicates the core
prerequisites that all applicants must complete prior to admission to the physical therapy program. It is strongly recommended that students be computer literate prior to entering
the professional program. Students may take additional electives from any field of study; however, the depth of the pre-
physical therapy education should demonstrate that students
have progressed from simple to complex studies in at least
one content area. This requirement might typically be
demonstrated by a discipline major, but in any case should
demonstrate a basic comprehensiveness and integrity of
study within a particular content area. This does not suggest
that a separate undergraduate degree must be awarded; however, the breadth and depth in a discipline should be demonstrated. Course credits equivalent to minor (i.e., approximately
20 credits at UND) in a particular discipline could accomplish
this requirement. The prospective student should include 8
credits from upper level courses (i.e., 300 and/or 400 numbers).
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Two semesters of General Biology
Two semesters of General Chemistry
Two semesters of General Physics
One semester of Human Anatomy
One semester of Human Physiology
One semester of Introductory Psychology
One semester of
Developmental Psychology
One semester of Abnormal Psychology
Social Science coursework
One semester of a Public Speaking course
Two semesters of English Composition
Fine Arts and Humanities coursework
Global and U.S. Cultural Diversity course
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(9 cr.)
All of the prerequisite coursework must be complete
before entering the professional program in the Fall semester.
However, the prospective student may be enrolled in pre-professional coursework at the time of application. Students
must apply for the professional program. WICHE eligible students must apply to UND-PT through the WICHE certification
process. Out-of-state student inquiries should be addressed
to the Admissions Coordinator at UND-PT. Applications for
the professional program are available on our website and the
Graduate School website beginning November 1. Applications
must be made no later than February 1 of the year the
student wishes to enter the professional program.
Admission Requirements
1. Acceptance is on a competitive basis, with the major
determinant being the basic science grade point average. The
basic science GPA is defined as: biology (8 semester credits),
chemistry (8 semester credits), physics (8 semester credits),
anatomy (3 semester credits), physiology (4 semester credits),
and psychology (7 semester credits).
2. Reference letters, a personal interview, and other personal qualifications are also considered prior to final acceptance.
Prospective students are expected to complete at least 60
hours of observation prior to admission.
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Degree Requirements
1. The professional education component of the D.P.T. will
require three academic years and two summer sessions following completion of the pre-physical therapy entrance
requirements. Refer to the graduate section of the UND
Academic Catalog for full details.
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2. No student will be allowed to remain in the program or
complete the full-time clinical experiences unless he/she
attains a letter grade of at least “C” in the major courses.
3. Acceptance into the Graduate School requires:
a. Acceptance into the professional Physical Therapy
program.
b. Completion of the Graduate School application
forms.
4. Students in the professional program should be aware
that there are special requirements for clinical uniforms, professional liability insurance, medical insurance, a current
immunization record, and CPR certification. A criminal background check must be met prior to admission to the professional program. The student will also be responsible for travel,
housing, and food costs, in addition to the payment of tuition,
during the full-time clinical experience semesters. The majority of these experiences will be completed at geographical
locations other than the City of Grand Forks.
5. The faculty reserves the right to place on professional
probation or to cancel the registration of any student in
Physical Therapy whose performance in the classroom or the
clinic is unsatisfactory.
Pre-Physical Therapy
Eng 110, 120 or 125
Comm 110
Communication
Arts and Humanities
Biol 150, 151
General Biology I, II
Chem 121, 122 General Chemistry I, II
Soc 110
Introduction to Sociology
(or approved substitute)
Psy 111
Introduction to Psychology
Phys 161, 162
Introductory College Physics I, II
Anat 204
Anatomy for Paramedical Personnel
Phy 301
Mechanics of Human Physiology
Psy 250
Developmental Psychology
Psy 270
Abnormal Psychology
PT 101
Orientation to Physical Therapy
Electives (required)
Professional Program — Physical Therapy
Professional Year 01 - Fall Semester (17 credits)
PT 401
Intervention Techniques I
PT 402
Professional Communication and
Behavior
PT 409
Clinical Pathology I
PT 422
Anatomy for Physical Therapy
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Neuroscience for Physical Therapy
Professional Year 01 - Spring Semester (19 credits)
PT 410
Clinical Pathology II
PT 412
Biomechanics and Kinesiology
PT 413
Exercise in Health and Disease
PT 415
Motor Control
PT 417
Clinical Examination and Evaluation I
PT 426
Manual Therapy I
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Professional Year 01 - Summer Session (10 credits)
PT 512
Therapeutic Agents
PT 513
Intervention Techniques II
PT 514
Case Management I
PT 519
Electrotherapy and Electrodiagnosis
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Professional Year 02 - Fall Semester (19 credits)
PT 521
Critical Inquiry I
PT 528
Clinical Education I
PT 529
Clinical Education II
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Professional Year 02 - Spring Semester (15-18 credits)
PT 522
Administration in Physical Therapy
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PT 523
Lifespan I
3
PT 524
Psychological Aspects of Disability
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PT 527
Critical Inquiry II
2
PT 540
Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
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EFR 515
Statistics I
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Electives
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Professional Year 02 - Summer Session (10 credits)
PT 535
Lifespan II
PT 591
Research in Physical Therapy
PT 592
Case Management II
PT 562
Readings: Physical Therapy
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Professional Year 03 - Fall Semester (12-17 credits)
PT 511
Applied Movement Science/
Rehabilitation Procedures
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PT 525
Clinical Examination and Evaluation II 4
PT 526
Manual Therapy II
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PT 539
Prevention and Wellness
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Electives
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Professional Year 03 - Spring Semester (19 credits)
PT 552
Clinical Education III
PT 553
Clinical Education IV
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Scholarly Project
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Courses
101. Orientation to Physical Therapy. 1 credit. Overview of
the field of rehabilitation. Survey of the occupational therapist and physical therapist. Films, lectures, and observation in
clinical settings.
417. Clinical Examination and Evaluation I. 4 credits.
Prerequisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy
Curriculum. Emphasizes patient/client management elements
of examination and evaluation. Emphasis is given to the musculoskeletal and neurological systems. Laboratory.
401. Intervention Techniques I. 2 credits. Prerequisite:
Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum.
Beginning skills for patient management including skills and
safety in positioning, draping, therapeutic massage, surface
anatomy and an introduction to communication techniques.
Laboratory.
422. Anatomy for Physical Therapy. 5 credits. Prerequisite:
Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum.
Detailed lectures and demonstrations on musculoskeletal
anatomy and neuroanatomy. Laboratory.
402. Professional Communication and Behavior. 2 credits.
Prerequisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy
Curriculum. Lecture and practice in interprofessional and
interpersonal communication including professional behavior,
ethics, patient education, scientific writing, and written documentation.
409. Clinical Pathology I. 4 credits. Prerequisite: Registered
in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum. Disease groups
discussed from all aspects of comprehensive rehabilitation.
Included are chronic illness, neurological and orthopedic conditions, general medicine and surgery, pediatrics, geriatrics,
and sensory disabilities.
410. Clinical Pathology II. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Registered
in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum. Disease groups
discussed from all aspects of comprehensive rehabilitation.
Included are chronic illness, neurological and orthopedic conditions, general medicine and surgery, pediatrics, geriatrics,
and sensory disabilities.
412. Biomechanics and Kinesiology. 4 credits. Prerequisite:
Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum.
Biomechanics and kinesiology of musculature acting on the
extremities and trunk. Theory and techniques of muscle testing and goniometry. Laboratory.
413. Exercise in Health and Disease. 3 credits. Prerequisite:
Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum.
Lecture and laboratory work to examine and
(maintain)/increase mobility, strength, and endurance for
healthy individuals and those with disease, with completion of
an exercise prescription to address impairments and functional limitations. Functions of the musculoskeletal, pulmonary,
and cardiovascular systems will be addressed individually and
within their relationships. Laboratory.
415. Motor Control. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Registered in
Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum. Lecture and laboratory work in therapeutic exercise to establish and maintain
muscular control and coordination, including muscle re-education, facilitation, and relaxation. Laboratory.
423. Neuroscience for Physical Therapy. 4 credits.
Prerequisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy
Curriculum. Structure and function of the human nervous system
including clinical application relevant to physical therapy practice.
426. Manual Therapy I. 2 credits. Prerequisite: Registered in
Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum. Introduction to
joint mobilization with emphasis on peripheral joints. Basic,
evaluation treatment techniques and exercises for the lumbar
and cervical spine. Laboratory.
490. Special Topics. 1 to 4 credits. Prerequisite: Registered in
Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum. Introduction and
investigation of advanced clinical procedures and topics.
Topics discussed will be dictated by student and faculty interests.
491. Independent Study in Physical Therapy. 1 to 4 credits.
Prerequisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy
Curriculum. Research and independent study in a specialized
area of Physical Therapy.
511. Applied Movement Science and Rehabilitation
Procedures. 4 credits. Prerequisite: Registered in Professional
Physical Therapy Curriculum. Integration of clinical evaluation, functional goals, and treatment planning for individuals
with neurological and multiple musculoskeletal dysfunction.
The primary focus is on rehabilitation skills including assessment, exercise, handling techniques, functional activities,
equipment prescription, patient education, ADLs, as well as
community mobility and governmental services. Laboratory.
512. Therapeutic Agents. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Registered
in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum. Theory and application of various hydrotherapy, phototherapy, and thermotherapy modalities in Physical Therapy, including heat,
light, sound, and water. Laboratory.
513. Intervention Techniques II. 3 credits. Prerequisite:
Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum.
Theory and practical application of introductory patient care
techniques in physical therapy. Laboratory.
514. Case Management I. 2 credits. Prerequisite: Registered
in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum. Case management, with integration of examination, evaluation, diagnostic,
plan of care, and intervention strategies. Verbal and written
communication of results will be emphasized.
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519. Electrotherapy and Electrodiagnosis. 2 credits.
Prerequisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy
Curriculum. Theory and application of therapeutic electrical
currents, biofeedback, electromyography, and nerve conduction velocity in physical therapy. Laboratory.
521. Critical Inquiry I. 1 credit. Prerequisite: Registered in
Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum. Introduction to the
collection of clinical data leading to a case study report.
522. Administration in Physical Therapy. 3 credits.
Prerequisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy
Curriculum. Lectures/discussion and seminar formats used to
explore concepts of administration procedures as applied to
Physical Therapy and the health care delivery system.
523. Lifespan I. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Registered in
Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum. Course focus is on
rehabilitation issues related to pediatrics including the characteristics of disabling conditions, developmental evaluation
and intervention, the use of adaptive equipment, legal issues
and strategies to promote collaborative service provision to
children and families. Laboratory.
524. Psychological Aspects of Disability. 2 credits.
Prerequisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy
Curriculum. Readings and discussion course. Study of psychological coping mechanisms, reactions and motivational
factors pertinent to the disabled. Review of adjustment problems unique to specific disabilities and/or disease processes,
including the terminally ill.
525. Clinical Examination and Evaluation II. 4 credits.
Prerequisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy
Curriculum. Emphasizes patient/client management elements
of examination and evaluation. Emphasis is given to systems
review and differential diagnosis, clinical decision making
resulting in referral and/or modified physical therapy interventions, and the communication of findings. Laboratory.
526. Manual Therapy II. 2 credits. Prerequisite: Registered in
Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum. Theory and application of manual therapy skills for examination and intervention
techniques, including thrust and nonthrust manipulations of
the spine, pelvis, and associated areas. Laboratory.
527. Critical Inquiry II. 2 credits. Prerequisite: Registered in
Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum. Application analysis,
and evaluation of clinical decision making components,
strategies, and skills. Preparation of a clinical case study to be
presented in oral and written forms.
528. Clinical Education I. 9 credits. Prerequisite: Registered
in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum. Full-time clinical
experience in selected physical therapy provider centers
throughout the United States.
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529. Clinical Education II. 9 credits. Prerequisite: Registered
in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum. Full-time clinical
experience in selected physical therapy provider centers
throughout the United States.
535. Lifespan II. 2 credits. Prerequisite: Registered in
Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum. Examine the factors
and forces that affect life quality in later years. The physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of aging will be
considered, including those influences in the cultural context
that enhance and impede continued growth of the person.
Laboratory.
537. Strategies for Early Intervention. 2 credits.
Prerequisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy
Curriculum. This course is designed to review current practices in early intervention. Course materials will focus on characteristics of disabling conditions that influence growth and
development of motor skills, cognition and educational development. Emphasis will be on collaborative service provision
with an interdisciplinary approach. Topics also covered
include: current issues, assessment of the child/family unit and
legislative guidelines for service provision.
538. Advanced Topics in Pediatric Physical Therapy. 3
credits. Prerequisite: Registered in Professional Physical
Therapy Curriculum. This course is designed to present current and advanced topics relating to pediatric physical therapy clients and their families.
539. Prevention and Wellness. 2 credits. Prerequisite:
Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum. The
theory and practice of prevention of injury, maintenance and
improvement of wellness, and promotion of health and
healthy behaviors across the lifespan. Concepts are applied to
the general, athletic, and industrial populations, with a view to
interdisciplinary involvement to wellness optimization.
540. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy. 2 credits.
Prerequisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy
Curriculum. This course is designed to expand the theoretical
understanding and clinical application of cardiopulmonary
physical therapy examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcomes. Laboratory.
549. Advanced Applied Anatomy/Clinical Kinesiology. 2
credits. Prerequisite: Registered in Professional Physical
Therapy Curriculum. Study of applied anatomy and its importance to research and clinical application, particularly as related to physical therapy.
552. Clinical Education III. 9 credits. Prerequisite: Registered
in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum. Full-time clinical
experience in selected physical therapy provider centers
throughout the United States.
553. Clinical Education IV. 9 credits. Prerequisite: Registered
in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum. Full-time clinical
experience in selected physical therapy provider centers
throughout the United States.
561. Seminar: Physical Therapy. 1 to 4 credits. Prerequisite:
Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum. This
course serves to focus student attention toward graduate
study in Physical Therapy. Explore and discuss areas of interest for student and faculty. May repeat to 4 credits maximum.
562. Readings: Physical Therapy. 1 to 4 credits.
Prerequisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy
Curriculum. Review of current literature pertinent to Physical
Therapy; critical examination of design, content, and validity
of conclusions.
572. Teaching Experience in Physical Therapy. 1 to 3 credits. Prerequisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy
Curriculum. Supervised experience in University teaching in
Physical Therapy. Projects in curriculum development, formulation of teaching/learning objectives, teaching materials,
evaluation tools, and experience in competency based learning environment.
583. Critical Inquiry III. 1 credit. Registered in Professional
Physical Therapy Curriculum. Introduction to research instruments including surveys, electrical and mechanical instrumentation critical to research methods. Includes discussion of validation, calibration and reliability of instruments used in physical therapy research. Students develop a proposal for their
scholarly projects and complete IRB use of human subject
forms.
584. Evidence in Practice. 1 credit. Prerequisite: Registered
in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum. Interpretation of
statistical tests used in evidence-based medicine. Critical
review of current articles related to diagnosis, therapy, harm,
cost, systematic reviews, and meta-analysis. Applications of
evidnece to physical therapy practice.
590. Directed Studies/Clinical Concepts. 1 to 12 credits.
Prerequisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy
Curriculum. Individualized study of a particular area of interest for the student approved by his/her major advisor and
supervised by preceptors with specialty and/or recognized
expertise in the area of interest. Study may include library
research, clinical research, discussion/seminars, projects and
directed clinical experience.
591. Resesarch in Physical Therapy. 4 credits. Prerequisite:
Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum.
Students develop the ability to effectively and accurately
interpret and communicate results/clinical outcomes as a
component of the written Scholarly Project. Frequent group
and/or individual meetings with the advisor incorporate peer
review discussion to facilitate student development of professional written and oral communication skills.
592. Case Management II. 2 credits. Prerequisite: Registered
in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum. Case management, with emphasis on the teaching and learning process
and techniques targeted to promote and optimize physical
therapy services, including advocacy. Strategies appropriate
for conflict resolution are introduced. Professional development as a practitioner of physical therapy is emphasized
through introduction and preliminary development of a portfolio.
995. Scholarly Project. 1 credit. Prerequisite: Registered in
Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum. Students provide a
final written and oral report to the faculty on the results of
their collaborative Scholarly Project.
Studies Program include:
1. Successful completion of all courses in core curriculum.
2. Completion of a Scholarly Project.
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The Physician Assistant Studies Program offers experienced health care professionals a clinically oriented, rural-emphasis,
terminal degree that equips them to provide a broad range of medical services.
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Physician Assistant Studies Program
Chair and Clinical Professor of Family and Community
Medicine:
Beattie, Robert (M.D.)
BA or BS degree, preferable in a health related area.
Undergraduate degree must be completed by the
end of December, prior to matriculation.
Director:
Jeanie McHugo (Ph.D., PA-C)
Courses in anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology at
a 200 level or higher with a grade of B or better. All of
these courses must have been taken/completed within the last 10 years.
Associate Professor of Family and Community Medicine:
McCleary, Vikki (Ph.D., LRD)
Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine:
Andersson, Julie (PA-C)
Johnson, Eric (M.D.), Medical Director
Kuntz, Susan (Ph.D., MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA))
Larson, Annette (PA-C, MSPAP)
Adjunct Clinical Faculty
Korn, Kenneth (Ed.S., FNP/PA-C)
Nelson, Jacqueline (MPAS, PA-C)
Wallace, Rhonda (MPAS, PA-C)
The School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Department of
Family and Community Medicine, offers a clinically oriented,
rural emphasis terminal degree, a Master of Physician
Assistant Studies. (MPAS)
Physician Assistants (PA) are health care professionals
licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision.
They are skilled members of the health care team fulfilling a
broad range of medical services that would otherwise be provided by a physician. The program prepares clinically practicing registered nurses and other licensed clinical professionals
with extensive experience, to work as a PA within the medical
model in rural and underserved areas.
The program is accredited by ARC-PA, (Accreditation Review
Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.).
The MPAS degree is twenty-four months in length and is
offered through a combination of on line courses, on campus
study, and extensive clinical experience. The curriculum is
designed to prepare clinically competent physician assistant
practitioners.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Acceptance is on a competitive basis with emphasis on the
proven adult learner with clinical experience in a health care
profession.
Current professional licensure, registration, or certification in one’s clinical field. (Areas of healthcare such
as a CNA, hospital/clinic receptionist, phlebotomist, dental assistant, personal trainer, and medical assistant do
not meet the requirements).
A minimum of three years clinical experience in one’s
field of certification/licensure. These 3 years must be
completed by the end of December prior to matriculation.
A minimum of one 200 level or higher science course
with a grade of B or better must have been
taken/completed within the last 5 years.
Recommended courses: genetics, microbiology, pharmacology, physiology, pathophysiology, anatomy or
biochemistry .
GPA of 2.75 or higher in undergraduate work, or more
recent transcripts showing improvement (If GPA is
lower, an applicant may be accepted, but would be
accepted on a Provisional Status in the Graduate
School for the first semester.)
A proven record of continuing education in areas
appropriate to the applicant’s field.
Current BLS certification. ACLS certification must be
in place prior to the ER experience in Primary Care II
Clinical.
Completion of a successful interview.
Reference letters, written personal statement and
other personal qualifications are also considered prior
to final acceptance.
An arrangement with a licensed physician (MD or DO)
whose practice is in Family Medicine, General Internal
Medicine or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, preferably in
a rural and/or with an underserved population, who is
willing to serve as the primary clinical preceptor to
the student during the clinical portion of the program.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Students seeking the Master of Physician Assistant Studies
degree at the University of North Dakota must satisfy all general requirements set forth by the Graduate School as well as
particular requirements set forth by the Physician Assistant
Program.
The general degree requirements for the Master of Physician
Assistant Studies degree set forth by the Physician Assistant
Studies Program include:
1. Successful completion of all courses in core curriculum.
2. Completion of Scholarly Project
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Required Courses
PA 501
PA 502
PA 505
PA 506
PA 510
PA 511
PA 515
PA 516
PA 517
PA 520
PA 525
PA 540
PA 541
PA 550
PA 551
PA 560
PA 561
PA 565
PA 580
PA 585
PA 995
Credits
Medical Terminology, Part I ..........................1
Medical Terminology, Part II ..........................1
Anatomy Review, Part I ..................................2
Anatomy Review, Part II ..................................2
Pathophysiology for the
Physician Assistant, Part I ..............................3
Pathophysiology for the
Physician Assistant, Part II ..............................3
Investigative Studies ......................................3
Intro to Basic EKG’s ..........................................1
Introduction to Pharmacology ....................1
Evidence Based Medicine I ..........................2
Evidence Based Medicine II ..........................2
Primary Care I................................................ 8
Primary Care I Clinical......................................4
Primary Care II ....................................................8
Primary Care II Clinical ..................................6
Primary Care III ..................................................8
Primary Care III Clinical ..................................4
PA Role ..................................................................3
Specialty Clerkships ........................................6
Current Trends and Issues ............................2
Scholarly Project................................................2
Total Required Credits ........................72
501. Medical Terminology, Part I. 1 credit. Prerequisite:
Enrolled in Physician Assistant Program. One of two successive
courses, this online, self directed course begins the review of
medical terminology in preparation for the clinical phase of
the program, especially physical assessment, and medical
charting.
502. Medical Terminology, Part II. 1 credit. Prerequisite:
Successful completion of PA 501. Part two of this online, selfdirected course continues the review of the basic principles of
medical terminology in preparation for the clinical phase of
the program, especially physical assessment and medical
charting.
505. Anatomy Review I 2 credits. Prerequisite: Enrolled in
the Physician Assistant Program. One of two successive courses, this on-line, self directed course begins the review of the
basic principles of anatomy in preparation for the clinical
phase of the program, especially physical assessment, medical
interviewing, and medical charting.
506. Anatomy Review II. 2 credits. Prerequisite: Successful
completion of PA 505. Part II of this on-line, self directed
course continues the review of the basic principles of anatomy in preparation for the clinical phase of the program, especially physical assessment, medical interviewing, and medical
charting.
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510. Pathophysiology for the Physician Assistant, Part I. 3
credits. Prerequisite: Enrolled in the Physician Assistant
Program. One of two successive courses, this online course
covers the physiologic and pathophysiologic function of the
human body from the cellular level (with emphasis on genetics) to organ systems.
511. Pathophysiology for the Physician Assistant, Part II. 3
credits. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PA 510. Part II
of this online course continues to cover the physiologic and
pathophysiologic function of the human body from the cellular level (with emphasis on genetics) to organ systems.
515. Investigative Studies for the Physician Assistant. 3
credits. Prerequisite: Enrolled in the Physician Assistant
Program. This online course discusses basic diagnostic tests,
including their role in diagnoses and treatment, acceptable
normals for individual tests, and interpretations of abnormals.
Components studied include hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, immunology, genetic and molecular testing and microbiology.
516. Introduction to Basic EKG’s. 1 credit. Prerequisite:
Enrolled in the Physician Assistant Program. This on-line introductory course reviews Basic EKGs in preparation for
advanced EKG interpretation taught in Primary Care I and II.
517. Introduction to Pharmacology 1 credit. Prerequisite:
Enrolled in the Physician Assistant Program. This on-line introductory course reviews pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenetics,
and pharmacodynamics in preparation for clinical pharmacology taught in Primary Care II and III.
520. Evidence Based Medicine I. 2 credits. Prerequisite:
Enrolled in Physician Assistant Program. This on-line course
provides the PA student with an overview of statistical and
epidemiological principles used in medical literature. The
units build sequentially to provide the student with a solid
foundation, which includes applied statistics and in-depth literature reviews, to provide a basis of comparison for understanding the medical literature and translating research findings into the clinical setting.
525. Evidence Based Medicine II. 2 credits. Prerequisite:
Enrolled in Physician Assistant Program. This on-line course is
a continuation of PA 520, with the discussions and application
of Evidence Based Medicine. Epidemiology and research principles that apply to the analysis of medical literature are discussed. The course is designed to prepare the student for the
writing of the scholarly project.
540. Primary Care I. 8 credits. Prerequisite: Enrolled in the
Physician Assistant Program. This four-week didactic course on
the UND campus uses the analytical approach to the theory
and techniques required to elicit a complete health history,
perform a complete physical examination, and document
findings on patients of all ages. Variances due to normal
growth and development, pregnancy and aging are studied
as is instruction in preventive health, behavioral science, and
normal psychological development across the lifespan.
Numerous clinical skills labs are utilized to apply techniques
of systematic physical exam skills.
commonly seen in primary care are taught in a system-based
approach. Content areas of radiology, nutrition, behavioral science and genetics are continued from PA 550. The pharmacology portion of this course emphasizes pharmacological
preparations (organized by systems) used in acute, emergent
and chronic conditions through teaching the principles of
rational drug therapy: selection, initiation, and monitoring,
with current information regarding efficacy, toxicity, and the
cost of pharmacological agents. Special emphasis is given to
drug interactions and polypharmacy. Skills labs in joint injection and punch biopsies are completed.
541. Primary Care I Clinical. 4 credits. Prerequisite: Enrolled
in the Physician Assistant Program. Following completion of
PA 540, a clinical practicum of eight weeks supervised by a
physician in a primary care setting, is required to assist students in the application of history taking, physical examination techniques, and documentation skills.
561. Primary Care III Clinical. 4 credits. Prerequisite:
Enrollment in the Physician Assistant Program. Following completion of PA 560, this eight-week clinical practicum supervised by a physician is required to assist students in the synthesis and application of theoretical and scientific concepts as
it relates to patients in primary care, including outpatient, hospital, rehab, palliative and long term care settings.
550. Primary Care II. 8 credits. Prerequisite: Enrolled in the
Physician Assistant Program. This five-week, on-campus didactic course uses the problem solving process to instruct students in the diagnosis and management of acute, emergent
and chronic conditions seen in the child, adolescent, adult,
elderly, and pregnant women in the primary care setting.
Emphasis is place on the analysis of a symptom and the
process of developing a diagnosis. Components of medical
interviewing and documentation are continued adapting to a
variety of patient situations. The most common condition
seen in primary care is taught in a system-based approach.
Content areas of radiology, nutrition, behavioral science and
genetics are also covered. The pharmacology portion emphasizes pharmacological preparations (organized by systems)
used in acute emergent and chronic conditions through
teaching the principles of rational drug therapy: selection
(generic vs. brand name drugs), initiation, and monitoring,
with current information regarding efficacy, toxicity, and the
cost of pharmacological agents. Skills labs in suturing, casting
and splinting, IV/injections and sterile technique are completed.
551. Primary Care II Clinical. 6 credits. Prerequisite: Enrolled
in the Physician Assistant Program. Following completion of
PA 550, an extensive clinical practicum of twelve weeks supervised by a physician is required to assist students in the synthesis and application of theoretical and scientific concepts in
the care of patients in primary care, including outpatient, inpatient, surgery, and emergency room settings.
560. Primary Care III. 8 credits. Prerequisite: Enrollment in
the Physician Assistant Program. This four-week, on-campus
didactic course uses the problem solving process to instruct
students in the diagnosis and management of acute, emergent and chronic conditions seen in the child, adolescent,
adult and elderly in the primary care setting. Management of
patients with multiple problems is emphasized. Components
of medical interviewing and documentation are continued
adapting to a variety of patient situations. Conditions less
565. PA Role. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Enrolled in the
Physician Assistant Program. This online course introduces the
PA student to a more complete role definition in varied sectors of the health care industry. It introduces the PA student
to: the U.S. health care system; the PA organizations on both
the state and national level; the role of the PA in rural and
underserved primary care settings; credentialing; licensure;
professional liability; malpractice insurance and other
legal/ethical issues. It also prepares the student for transition
from PA-S to PA-C; practice preparation; role expectations;
national certification and recertification; licensure; the
impaired professional; leadership within the profession; and
the life-long learner. Through clinical testing, it verifies and validates the student’s skills in history taking, physical exams, and
treatment protocols. Through comprehensive written testing
prior to graduation, it verifies and validates the student’s
knowledge base in preparation for national board certification.
580. Specialty Clerkship. 1-8 credits. Prerequisite:
Enrollment in the Physician Assistant Program. Specialty clinical clerkships, each of varying lengths, as determined by the
faculty adviser and student in discussion with the clinical preceptor, that are necessary to fulfill the program requirements
for types of patients, patient settings, and age groupings
and/or to strengthen the student’s understanding of the
development of referral patterns between primary care practitioners and specialty physicians. One credit
of PA 588 may be substituted for one of the required 6 credits.
585. Current Trends and Issues. 2 credits. Prerequisite:
Enrollment in the Physician Assistant Program. This online
course covers the following areas: Ethical Issues;
Complementary and Alternative Medicine; and Practice
Management.
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995. Scholarly Project. 2 credits. Prerequisite: Enrollment in
the Physician Assistant Program. The scholarly project requires
the student to investigate a topic related to an area of interest
within primary care and/or the PA profession. Before initiating
the project, the student must obtain approval from designated faculty.
Course Content Electives
588. International Clerkship. 1-4 credits, repeatable to 12.
Prerequisite: Approval of the Director of the Physician
Assistant Program. This course offers students clinical time in
another country to become acquainted with problems in:
health care delivery, mother and childcare, malnutrition, basic
sanitation and preventative health care measures. One credit
of PA 588 may be substituted for one of the credits required
in PA 580. Offered on demand.
589. Reading in Physician Assistant Studies. 1-3 credits,
repeatable to 12. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Physician
Assistant Program. Interested students are responsible for
obtaining consent from a selected faculty member prior to
beginning the course reading. In collaboration with the faculty member, reading and method(s) of evaluation are determined. Offered on demand.
599. Special Topics in Physician Assistant Studies. 1-3
credits, repeatable to 12. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the
Physician Assistant Program. Clinically relevant lectures, discussions, and/or clinical experiences that are varied and dictated by student and faculty interest. Offered on demand.
996. Continuing Enrollment/Physician Assistant Studies.
Credit arranged. Prerequisite: Approval of the Director of the
Physician Assistant Program. This course provides additional
time, if needed to complete required components of the
Masters in Physician Assistant Studies. Offered on demand.
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Grievance Policy for the Departments/Programs of
Cytotechnology; Clinical Lab Science; Occupational Therapy;
Physical Therapy; Physician Assistant Studies; and Sports Medicine
As stated in the University of North Dakota Code of
Student Life, each undergraduate, graduate and professional
school or college should have written procedures for academic grievances. The following outlines the procedures for an
academic grievance and/or those related to admissions, probation, suspension and/or dismissal from the professional programs listed previously.
It is the responsibility of each student in the School of
Medicine and Health Sciences to abide by the rules and regulations of the University of North Dakota as well as those
described in the appropriate department or program. These
department/program guidelines will individually describe the
standards and expectations of their professional-level students.
Academic Grievance Policy
Academic Grievance
Definition. The term “academic grievance” is defined as: A
statement expressing a complaint, resentment or accusation
lodged by a student about an academic circumstance
(such as grading, testing, quality of instruction) which is
thought by the student to be unfair (UND Code of Student
Life).
A. Academic grievances with respect to grades must be initiated by the student within ten (10) calendar days after receipt
of the grade. Each step of the grievance process must be initiated within ten (10) calendar days after a previous step has
been completed. Response time at each step shall be (10) calendar days.
B. Any student with an academic grievance should discuss
that grievance with the faculty person involved and request
relief from that person.
C. If the grievance is not resolved at the faculty level, the student should discuss it with the appropriate department/program chairperson and request relief.
D. If the grievance is not resolved at the department and/or
program level, the student should file the grievance with the
chair of the Health Science Grievance Committee. (Procedural
guidelines are available at the individual departments). The
committee will consult with all parties significantly involved in
the grievance, document its finding, and make a decision.
Copies of the decision will be forwarded to all principle parties.
E. If the grievance is not resolved to the student’s satisfaction
by the Health Science Grievance Committee, the student may
request relief by the dean of the School of Medicine and
Health Sciences or the dean’s designee. In the case of a graduate student, the dean’s designee is automatically the dean of
the Graduate School.
F. Grievances not resolved by the dean’s office may be
brought by any of the parties to the university’s Student
Academic Standards Committee. Grievances must be presented in writing to the chair of the committee according to the
process of that committee as described in the UND Code of
Student Life, Academic Grievances. This written statement
should describe the grievance, indicate how it affects the individual, and include the remedy sought from the committee. A
final decision will be reached within (20) school days after the
grievance has been filed.
G. The decision of the Academic Standards Committee is the
final step in the grievance process.
H. In all stages of the grievance process, it is the responsibility
of the student to initiate and advance the grievance to the
appropriate stage of the process.
Grievance Policy Regarding Admission, Probation,
Suspension or Dismissal
A. Grievances regarding decisions of admissions, probation,
suspension or dismissal must be initiated by the student within 10 days after receipt of the academic program/departmental decision.
B. The student who has a grievance must first petition the
department/program involved and request relief.
C. If the grievance is not resolved at the department/program
level, the student may file the grievance with the chair of the
Health Science Grievance Committee. (Procedural guidelines
are available in the individual departments.) The committee
will consult with all parties significantly involved in the grievance, document its finding, and make a decision. Copies of the
decision will be forwarded to all principal parties.
D. If the grievance is not resolved to the student’s satisfaction
by the Health Science Grievance Committee, the student may
request relief by the dean of the School of Medicine and
Health Sciences or the dean’s designee.
E. Grievances not resolved by the dean’s office may be
brought by any of the parties to the university’s Student
Academic Standards Committee. Grievances must be presented in writing to the chair of the committee according to the
process of that committee as described in the UND Code of
Student Life, Academic Grievances. This written statement
should describe the grievance, indicate how affects the individual, and include the remedy sought from the committee. A
final decision will be reached within (20) school days after the
grievance has been filed.
F. The decision of the Academic Standards Committee is the
final step in the grievance process.
G. In all stages of the grievance process, it is the responsibility
of the student to initiate and advance the grievance to the
appropriate stage of the process.
Grievance Procedures for Equal Opportunity
Any person who believes that he or she is a victim of discrimination, either individually or as a member of a class, by
the university in violation of the university’s equal opportunity policy may initiate grievance procedures as outlined in the
UND Code of Student Life.
Grievance Committee Procedures
Composition of Committee:
The programs of Cytotechnology, Clinical Lab Science (in
the Division of Medical Laboratory Science), Sports Medicine
(in the Department of Family and Community Medicine),
Physician Assistant (in the Department of Community
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Medicine) and departments of Occupational Therapy and
Physical Therapy will submit to the associate dean of the
School of Medicine and Health Sciences a name of an individual faculty member and a student recommended for membership on the Health Science Grievance Committee. Initially,
three members will have a three-year term, two will have a
two-year term. Students will normally serve a two-year term.
The associate dean will draw by lot from the
department/program pool three faculty names for each grievance and the student will be from the fourth department.
The committee chair will be elected by the members prior
to the hearing.
Hearing Procedures:
1. At the opening of the hearing, the grievant will state
whether the hearing is to be open or closed and will sign a
written statement to that effect. The entire hearing will be
taped and a person will be appointed to take minutes.
2. The grievance must be specifically stated and submitted to the chair of the Health Science Grievance
Committee.
3. A copy of all papers/documents to be considered by
the committee in the grievance will be made available to both
parties at least five days before the hearing.
4. The committee will:
a. restrict the discussion to the specific grievance
listed in the written request for the hearing
b. restrict its recommendation(s) to the specific
grievance cited in the written request for the hearing
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5. The grievant(s) requesting the hearing will:
a. begin the discussion by stating the grievance and
rationale for such position
b. respond to questions of the committee
6. The person or departmental representative against
whom the grievance is filed will:
a. be present during the entire hearing
b. give his/her account of the grievance
c. respond to questions of the committee
7. Whereas an attorney may be present, he/she may not
speak for the student.
8. Persons involved in the grievance will not address
question/comments to each other, however, the chair of
the committee may, where necessary, allow such
questions or responses to be made through the office
of the chair.
9. The committee’s charge is to review the grievance,
consult with all parties, document its findings and
make a final decision within 10 days. A copy of the
recommendation will be sent to the student, faculty
(department/program involved) and dean.
10. A grievance not resolved at this level may be brought
by any of the parties to the dean of the School of
Medicine and Health Sciences.
11. A grievance not resolved at the level of the dean,
School of Medicine and Health Sciences, may be
brought by any of the parties to the UND Student
Academic Standards Committee. See UND Code of
Student Life.
Medical Student Life
Student Government
Each medical school class elects officers as well as class
representatives to the school-wide governance body for students, the UNDSMHS Student Council. The class president and
the secretary-treasurer automatically serve on the student
council. Two additional student council members are elected
by each class. Representatives of the student body also serve
on the school’s Admissions Committee, the Library
Committee, the Medical Curriculum Committee, and the
Student Performance and Recognition Committee. The positions on all four of these committees are elective. The Student
Council President also is a voting member of the Faculty
Academic Council (FAC), the highest governing body in the
school, and the second year class president represents students on the Dean’s Advisory Council. Finally, each class elects
members to represent them on each of the five North Dakota
Medical Association commissions. The role of these students
as representatives of their classes is extremely important.
Extracurricular Activities
All extracurricular activities of the university are available
to medical students. These are numerous and varied, encompassing the arts, athletics, religious activities, social activities
and several other areas of interest. The medical school sponsors intramural athletic teams based on the interest of students, and the medical school cosponsors, with the UND Law
School, the annual “malpractice bowls,” featuring men’s and
women’s football.
Professional and Specialty Organizations
Medical students may participate in a number of professional or medical specialty organizations. The American
Medical Student Association (AMSA), established in 1952, was
the first organization with a local chapter at UNDSMHS. The
School of Medicine and Health Sciences also has active local
chapters of the American Medical Women’s Association
(AMWA) and the Medical Student Section of the American
Medical Association/North Dakota Medical Association
(AMA/NDMA). The North Dakota Academy of Family
Physicians (NDAFP) actively extends membership to enrolled
medical students and the most recent student organizations
are Physicians for Human Rights (PHR), the Christian Medical
– Dental Association (CMDA) and Doctors Ought to Care
(DOC). In addition, a Family Medicine Interest Group, an
Internal Medicine Interest Group, a Surgery Interest Group, a
Pediatrics Interest Group, an Emergency Medicine Interest
Group, a Pathology Interest Group, an Obstetrics and
Gynecology Interest Group, and an Orthopedic Surgery
Interest Group are active on the Grand Forks campus. Finally,
the local chapter of DOC (Doctors Ought to Care) is organized
by medical students to provide education concerning tobacco
use to elementary school children.
The activities of each organization are defined both by the
general purpose of the organization and the interests of the
members. Furthering academic interests, sponsoring social
activities, conducting selected service projects, and fostering
professional relations with other medical students across the
country are common activities. In the service project category,
for example, the local AMWA chapter sponsors a walk-run for
breast cancer awareness each year while the local AMSA
chapter conducts a “science day” for area elementary school
children. DOC offers education seminars in third- and fourthgrade classrooms targeted at the dangers of tobacco use.
Many of the organizations also provide national publications
as a member benefit.
The UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences also participates in the Association of American Medical Colleges’
Organization of Student Representatives (AAMC-OSR). A student representative, selected by the Student Council, attends
the national and regional OSR meetings each year. The meetings provide a forum for educational issues which are common to all or most medical students across the country.
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The annual School of Medicine and Health Sciences Student Talent Show is a long-standing campus tradition.
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Campus Life, Resources and Opportunities
University of North Dakota
The University of North Dakota (UND) is a coeducational,
state-supported institution located in Grand Forks in the heart
of the Red River Valley. The Grand Forks-East Grand Forks (MN)
community has a total population of approximately 60,000.
The university is one of 11 institutions that make up the North
Dakota University System and is governed by the State Board
of Higher Education.
In 1883, six years before North Dakota became a state, the
territorial legislature passed a bill establishing the University
of North Dakota as a combined college of arts and letters and
a normal college. On September 8, 1884, the doors opened
with a faculty of four and a student body totaling 11.
Since that time the university has grown to include:
College of Business and Public Administration, School of
Engineering and Mines, College of Arts and Sciences, College
of Education and Human Development, the John D. Odegard
School of Aerospace Sciences, School of Medicine and Health
Sciences, School of Law, College of Nursing, Graduate School,
and Division of Continuing Education.
In the span of years since 1883, the university has grown
from a one-building institution to a large educational complex valued at more than $89 million and covering 549 acres.
The largest institution of higher learning in the Dakotas and
northwestern Minnesota, UND is a classified as a “high
research activity, doctoral/professional and engaged university” by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of
Teaching, offering 23 doctoral programs, the M.D. degree, the
J.D. degree, master’s degrees in 57 programs and undergraduate degrees in more than 80 fields of study. Approximately
13,000 students enroll at the university annually, and the faculty has increased from the original four to more than 774
full-time faculty and research staff.
USDA Human Nutrition Research Center
The Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center is located two blocks from the School of Medicine and Health
Sciences on the eastern edge of the campus of the university.
The mission of the center is to serve the public through
research to determine nutrient needs for humans and to provide information concerning healthy food choices and a
healthful food supply. Emphasis is on determining mineral
requirements that prevent disease and promote health and
optimal function throughout life. Mineral elements studied
are zinc, copper, selenium, chromium, iron, magnesium, nickel,
vanadium, silicon, manganese, arsenic and boron. Nutritional
information produced ultimately reaches the public through
mechanisms such as the Recommended Dietary Allowances
(RDAs) or Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). Scientists at the
center also teach at the School of Medicine and Health
Sciences, and the facilities of the laboratory are available to
faculty and students for cooperative research projects.
Student Life
Housing: On-campus
Residence Halls
Men’s, women’s and coed residence halls are available for
students at the University of North Dakota. Two coed halls are
reserved for older, upperclass and graduate students.
Hancock Hall is for graduate and older-than-average students;
Swanson Hall is for students classified as juniors or above who
are 20 years or older. There are a limited number of single
rooms in the residence halls. Assignments are made based on
the date of receipt of the non-refundable application fee.
All students living in residence halls are required to choose
a 10, 14, or 19 meal – per week plan, or unlimited access meal
plan. Room and board rates are revised annually and are subject to change. All halls have laundry facilities, kitchenettes,
study areas and access to the residence hall fitness center.
Individual rooms have cable TV services and direct connection
to the Internet.
Apartments
The university manages more than 850 apartments for
families and single students. Residents have easy access to
the University Children’s Center and enjoy a variety of social
and cultural events at the University Apartment Community
Center. Assignments are made in accordance with the established priority system which is determined by the date of
receipt of the nonrefundable application fee.
Single Student Apartment Housing
The University maintains furnished and unfurnished apartments and sleeping rooms for single students. Leaseholders
must be senior, graduate level, or 23 years of age or older.
Rental rates on these units ranged from $195 to $1,300 for the
2010-11 academic year. In most cases, the rent includes heat,
water, garbage removal, and basic cable TV (electricity and
telephone not included). DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) which
gives residents access to the University computer network, is
available for a fee.
Family Student Housing
The university reserves several hundred apartments for
families. These apartments are located on the west side of the
campus and include one-, two-, and three-bedroom units.
Rental on these units ranged from $385 to $1,300 for the
2010-11 academic year. In most cases, the rent includes heat,
water, garbage removal and basic cable TV. DSL (Digital
Subscriber Line), which gives residents access to the
University computer network, is available for a fee. All family
housing apartments are unfurnished. The largest family which
can be accommodated in a three-bedroom apartment is
seven people.
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Housing Information/Application
Complete information and application forms for university
residence halls or apartments are available on the web at
www.housing.und.edu or by writing the Housing Office,
University of North Dakota, Stop 9029, Grand Forks, ND 582029029, 701-777-4251.
Housing: Off-campus
Students who wish to live off campus must contract for
such facilities themselves.
Dining Services
The university has three dining centers which serve meals
on a contract basis. Two are located in residence hall complexes, Wilkerson and Squires. The third, the Terrace Dining
Center, is located on the lower level of the Memorial Union.
Terrace provides services to students living in Swanson Hall
and to those living off-campus who want to eat in a dining
center. Off-campus students also may acquire a board contract and be able to eat at any of the three dining centers.
Students dining on a board contract can choose a 10-,14-,or
19-meal-per-week or unlimited access meal plans.
Snack bars or fast food dining are available at the Old Main
Marketplace, located on the main level of the Memorial Union.
The Food Court menu selections are from nationally known
franchised foods. The Twamley Snack Bar is located on the
fourth floor of Twamley Hall; Subway is located in Johnstone
Hall; and both the Wilkerson Complex and Walsh Hall offer a
Convenience Store on the basement level. There is also a convenience store and coffeehouse with bakery goods located on
the main floor of the Memorial Union. From August through
May, a food cart is available at the School of Medicine and
Health Sciences.
Private dining rooms and banquet services also are available for students, faculty, groups and others associated with
the University. Contact the Campus Catering Office (7772256) or the director of dining services (777-3823) or visit the
website at http://www.dining.und.edu for more information.
Health Care
Student Health Services
100 McCannel Hall
Phone: (701) 777-4500
Student Health Services is a full-service medical clinic located
in the heart of campus. It is staffed by licensed, board certified
health care providers and other professional staff. Medical
evaluations, treatment, laboratory, x-ray and pharmacy services, and health education/promotion programs are provided. It
is designed to meet the health needs of all enrolled students.
Students are not charged for office calls for illness and injury,
which are covered by the student fees paid each semester.
The student will be charged for laboratory and x-ray services,
medications, and for special examinations including, but not
limited to, FAA medicals and pre-employment physicals. All
charges are billed through Student Account Services; however, insurance claims will be filed for those who present an
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pating insurance plans. Spouses of enrolled students may also
use the Health Service for a per-semester fee.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Tuesday until 6 p.m. during spring and fall semesters). To
make an appointment call 777-2605.
Grand Forks Family Medicine Residency Program – Altru
Phone: 777-6800
725 Hamline Street
The Altru Family Medicine Residency Clinic is located next
door to the University of North Dakota Bookstore at 725
Hamline Street. UND Centers for Family Medicine also are
located in Bismarck and Minot. All centers provide a full range
of ambulatory care and may be accessed by anyone on an
appointment basis. Children of enrolled UND students receive
a special rate.
For information on the UND immunization policy and
insurance, see Policies and Regulations section in this catalog.
Counseling and Learning Services
Counseling Center
Phone: 777-2127
200 McCannel Hall
The Counseling Center offers a variety of programs and
services for University students. It is a resource which provides assistance in solving personal problems, making career
choices, addressing substance use or abuse issues, developing
educational skills, and reaching academic goals.
Center services may be requested by visiting 200
McCannel Hall any time between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, or by calling (701) 777-2127. A receptionist will direct your request or inquiry to the appropriate
staff person and/or set up an appointment for you.
All services are free of charge except where otherwise indicated. All contacts are confidential.
The specific Counseling Center services are as follow:
Individual counseling and therapy. The center offers counseling for individuals and couples in an effort to meet a variety of personal, social, career and academic needs. Students
seek assistance for a number of reasons: developing a sense of
competence in a new environment, meeting increased academic or social demands, making career decisions, resolving
interpersonal conflicts, adjusting to the University, and followup counseling to past trauma. Specialized counseling is available through the suicide intervention Team (SIT) as well as the
Eating Disorders Interdiciplinary Team (EDIT).
Testing Services. The administration of the College Level
Examination Program (CLEP) and numerous graduate or professional school entrance examinations (GRE, LSAT, etc.) is
done by the testing service. In addition, the administration
and interpretation of career, self-assessment or ability inventories are available through the center. There may be a small
charge for some of the tests and assessment instruments.
Prometric testing also is available.
University Learning Center. This component of the
Counseling Center provides academic skills assistance for students in order to help them achieve an increased measure of
academic success (See description at bottom of this column).
Career Counseling Services. Career Counseling Services
offers assistance to help UND students make informed and
satisfying decisions about career and educational goals. This
service offers guidance through four areas: Career Walk-In
Center, Individual Career Counseling, Career Presentations, and
a Career Decision-making Course.
Substance Abuse Prevention Program. Educational programming, individual and group counseling, referral to community treatment agencies, and informational workshops are
offered through this program. In addition, a resource library
for use by students, faculty and staff is located in the
Counseling Center. There is also a staff addiction counselor
available for alcohol and other drug evaluations or assessments.
Groups and Workshops. The group counseling and workshop program provides small group experiences and workshops in skill development and personal growth. Issues and
concerns addressed by this activity include assertiveness,
career and personal exploration, stress management, eating
disorders, relationship skills, and drug and alcohol awareness.
The UCC website, www.ucc.und.edu, provides a listing of current offerings.
University Learning Center
Phone: 777-4406
201 Memorial Union
Committed to maximizing the lifelong learning potential
of all students, the University Learning Center provides a wide
range of educational skills assistance for university students.
Professional staff members are available to work with students on an individual basis to assess and identify learning
strengths and needs.
Academic skills assistance is available in the following
areas: individual assistance, drop-in and on-line tutoring, credit courses, assessment of test anxiety, learning styles and
reading comprehension, workshops in skill development
areas, study skills videos, resource material and handouts. The
services provided by the University Learning Center are free
to students.
The University Learning Center is open Monday through
Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and on Tuesday and
Thursday, drop-in tutoring hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Disability Services for Students
190 McCannel Hall
Phone (701) 777-3425 (Voice or TTY)
http://www.und.edu/dept/dss/
UND recognizes its responsibility for making reasonable
accommodations/adjustments to ensure there is no discrimination on the basis of disability, as established under Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with
Disabilities Act. Disability Services for Students (DSS) provides
accommodations, collaborates with faculty on providing reasonable accommodations and consults with UND personnel
about making all other UND programs and services accessible.
Students planning to use accommodations must complete
a DSS application and submit current documentation of disability. DSS will verify their eligibility and identify the accommodations they will be authorized to use on a semester by
semester basis.
Other Resources
Disability Access on Campus
The ADA Line
The University of North Dakota is committed to providing
access to all people using the campus facilities, programs and
services and encourages people with disabilities to report
their concerns about access by calling The ADA Line 777-3425
(Voice or TTY).
Callers will be asked to explain the access problem. A written report will be forwarded to the department responsible
for dealing with that particular issue. Callers who would like
to know how their concern was handled will be asked to give
their name and phone number.
Access, Accommodations and Affirmative Action
Other sources for reporting access concerns and/or
requesting accommodations include departmental supervisors or the Affirmative Action Office, (701) 777-4171 (voice/
TDD) for employment-related accommodations; Disability
Support Services (701) 777-3425 (voice/TDD), for classroom
accommodation; building supervisors for physical access
issues; the Housing Office (701) 777-4251 for access concerns
in university housing units; the Transportation Office (701)
777-4030 for accessible campus bus service and 777-4122 for
State Fleet service; and the Traffic Division (701) 777-3551 for
accessible parking permits.
Women’s Center
305 Hamline Street
Phone: (701) 777-4300, Fax: (701) 777-2307
undwomenscenter@und.nodak.edu
http://www.und.nodak.edu/dept/womenctr
The Women’s Center at the University of North Dakota
provides a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for
students, faculty, and staff. The Center’s role is to celebrate the
diversity of people and thought and to advocate for positive
personal and societal changes which serve to promote healthier lifestyles for all people. Ongoing programs include “Meet,
Eat & Learn” (discussion-based programs), self-defense classes,
and numerous outreach programs. Information and specifics
as to dates and times of scheduled events can be obtained by
contacting the Women’s Center or consulting the website listed above. Conferences and programs relative to celebrating the
lives of women are held periodically throughout the academic
school year. A lending library, resource room, and computer/
study area are available for students. The Women’s Center is
open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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University Children’s Center
Phone: (701) 777-3947
http://www.housing.und.edu/ucc/
525 Stanford Road
The University Children’s Center offers child care to parents
who are students or employees at UND and also to parents of
the greater Grand Forks community. The center serves children ages two to twelve years old. The center is open five
days a week, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., during the UND academic
year and summer session. Children in kindergarten through
fifth grade are served at the center during the summer. Daily
attendance is limited to a full-time equivalency of 103 children, with no more than nine children being cared for by each
teacher.
The center provides quality care and education to children
from a variety of ethnic, cultural, socio-economic and educational backgrounds and to children with special needs.
Teachers have four-year degrees or are students-in-training
from the Early Childhood Education Department at UND. The
center, accredited by the National Academy of Early
Childhood Programs, is licensed by the North Dakota
Department of Human Services.
Veteran Services
Phone: (701) 777-3363
http://www.und.edu/dept/finaid/veteran_services.htm
211 Twamley Hall
The Veteran Services Office certifies eligible students and
veterans for VA educational benefits and acts as a liaison
between the student and the VA. Services also include providing students/veterans with information regarding VA policies
and procedures, providing information about the university,
and assisting students/veterans in the readjustment and
adaptation to the university setting. The office also provides
information on financial aid and tutorial assistance. Referrals
to other service offices are made as appropriate. All veterans
need to drop off a copy of #4 of DD—214 to verify veteran
status.
Multicultural Student Services
2800 University Avenue
Phone: (701) 777-4259
Multicultural Student Services (MSS) provides quality support services (academic, financial aid, personal, and social)
which will enhance African American, Asian American, and
Hispanic American student success at the University of North
Dakota. MSS serves as a general institutional contact and
advocate for students, individually and collectively, and works
with UND departments and offices to address the unique
needs of students. The director provides advice and counsel
regarding broad campus issues and promotes diversity
throughout the campus while enhancing diversity in the
Grand Forks and Grand Forks Air Force Base communities as
well as on the UND campus.
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American Indian Student Services
Phone: (701) 777-4291
315 Princeton Street
American Indian Student Services (AISS) are designed to
promote and foster the academic and personal success of
American Indian students enrolled at the University of North
Dakota. (AISS) works directly with the UND Enrollment
Services Office to actively recruit American Indian high school
and community college students and introduces these new
students to UND by serving as an information and resource
center.
The American Indian Center houses AISS and the student
Learning Lab. It serves as an academic and social gathering
area for American Indian students. A variety of cultural activates, meetings, and workshops are offered at the Center
throughout the year.
Wellness Center
Phone: (701) 777-9355 (777-WELL)
http://www.und.edu/dept/wellness/
801 Princeton Street
The Wellness Center is a state-of-the-art facility that is committed to multi-dimensional wellness programming. A variety
of activities is available to students, including fitness assessment, intramurals, massage, gravity training, personal training,
group exercise, spin classes and Pilates. The Wellness Center
occupies a new building located just west of the Ralph
Engelstad Arena. It opened in September 2006.
Religious Activities
Campus Ministry Association includes Christus Rex
Lutheran Campus Ministry (the Evangelical Lutheran Church
in America), Wittenberg Lutheran Chapel (the Lutheran
Church Missouri Synod), and St. Thomas Aquinas Newman
Center (Catholic Campus Ministry). Each ministry has a chapel
on campus which holds regular worship services and has at
least one full-time staff person. United Campus Ministry,
representing the American Baptist, Episcopal, Presbyterian
(U.S.A.), United Church of Christ and United Methodist churches is also a member of this association, but worship is offered
in area congregations. The programs that all of the ministries
offer includes worship, fellowship, Bible study, Christian
education, service to the community and UND student
organizations: LSM (Lutheran Student Movement); LSF
(Lutheran Student Fellowship); and FOCUS (Fellowship of
Catholic University Students.)
Cultural and Recreational Opportunities
Chester Fritz Auditorium
Phone: (701) 777-3076
The 2,400-seat Chester Fritz Auditorium is used for a variety of events. It is the site for graduations, symphony concerts,
lectures, workshops, Broadway shows, and concerts by major
stars. The auditorium, an integral part of the University intellectual and social environment, has a three-fold mission: (1) As
a cultural and educational resource for the University and
community; (2) For general entertainment, ranging from con-
temporary performers, the art of dance, and the literature of
theatre; and (3) As a public facility to be used by both
University and non-university programming groups.
North Dakota Museum of Art
261 Centennial Drive
Phone: (701) 777-4195
The North Dakota Museum of Art, founded in 1972, is the
official art gallery of the State of North Dakota and serves as
the University of North Dakota’s art museum, with a primary
focus on contemporary art by regional, national, and international artists. Exhibitions, featuring an array of traditional and
contemporary art forms, change every two months. There is a
Museum Shop and the Museum Cafe. Lectures and concerts
are scheduled in the Museum on a regular basis. Located on
Centennial Drive, south of Twamley Hall, the Museum’s hours
are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and
Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. There is no admission charge.
Memorial Union
Phone: (701) 777-3926
Info Center: (701) 777-4321
TTY: (701) 777-4482
The Memorial Union’s mission can be stated in two words:
“Serve Students.” As the “Heart” of UND, the Memorial Union is
the gathering place of campus and provides services and conveniences that members of the campus community need in
their daily lives. As an integral part of the educational mission
of the University, the Union complements the academic experience by providing students a wide range of opportunities to
balance coursework and free time as cooperative factors in
their personal development and college experience. Overall,
the Memorial Union is a source for programs, activities, events,
services, and facilities that, when taken together, represent a
well-considered plan for the community life of the university.
The Memorial Union is one of the busiest buildings on
campus, open over 5,000 hours each year and serving a campus population of over 15,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni
and guests. Over 4,000 meetings and events are held in the
Union each year, serving over 200,000 participants. As a result,
the Union is a vibrant center for campus life. As a “one stop
shop” for a number of essential services, the Union accommodates about 30 institutional and commercial activities that
employ over 300 full-time staff and student employees.
RecSports
Student Wellness Center
801 Princeton St.
Phone: (701) 777-3256
More than a game, Wellness Center RecSports lets you build
friendships, strengthen your mind and body, develop character, and nurture skills. From badminton to basketball, RecSports
offers organized play in over 70 team, individual or dual
events each year in men’s, women’s, open, and coed divisions.
Sports and activities include: badminton, basketball, volleyball, sand volleyball, broomball, golf, ice hockey, in-line hockey,
racquetball, indoor soccer, softball, tennis, and many more. The
RecSports program is both administered and officiated by students of the University. Facilities used for RecSports programs
are the Student Wellness Center, Ralph Engelstad Arena, Ray
Richards Golf Course, Hyslop Sports Center, Aviation
Foundation Property, Ulland Park, and other Grand Forks Park
District properties throughout the city.
In addition to competitive organized play, RecSports provides opportunities for students, as well as faculty and staff to
take a break from their schedules and participate in healthy
informal recreational opportunities such as open swim at the
Hyslop and drop-in basketball, volleyball and indoor soccer.
RecSports also offers students opportunities for employment
and professional development as game officials, sports supervisors, and program managers. RecSports fosters a spirit of
competition and sportsmanship with activities to enhance
both physical and mental health. The RecSports program supports the mission of the Wellness Center… “Our mission as the
UND Wellness Center is to enhance the campus climate and
enrich the quality of life for the University of North Dakota
community by embracing all dimensions of Wellness.”
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Medical College Admissions Test Care Team
The Association of American Medical Colleges Section
for Applicant Assessment Services
2450 N. Street NW
Washington, DC 20037
202-828-0690
MCAT prefers contact via e-mail at mcat@aamc.org
www.aamc.org/mcat
Medical Licensure Examination
North Dakota Board of Medical Examiners
418 E. Broadway Ave., Suite 12
Bismarck, N.D. 58501
701-328-6500
Medical Professional Association
Executive Secretary
North Dakota Medical Association
P.O. Box 1198
1622 East Interstate Avenue
Bismarck, N.D. 58503
701-223-9475
University of North Dakota (UND) Offices
University of North Dakota
The Graduate School
Twamley Hall 414
264 Centennial Drive Stop 8178
Grand Forks, N.D. 58202-8178
701-777-2784
Housing
University of North Dakota
Housing
525 Stanford Road Stop 9037
Grand Forks, N.D. 58202-9029
701-777-4251
Student Health
University of North Dakota
Student Health Services
McCannel Hall, Room 100
STOP 9038
Grand Forks, N.D. 58202-9038
701-777-4500
UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences
University of North Dakota
School of Medicine and Health Sciences
501 N. Columbia Road - Stop 9037
Grand Forks, N.D. 58202-9037
Area code throughout North Dakota:
Dean’s Office
Fax:
Academic Affairs
Administration and Finance
Admissions Office
Anatomy and Cell Biology
Athletic Training
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Center of Excellence in Neuroscience
Clinical Laboratory Science
Clinical Neuroscience (Fargo)
Clinical Neuroscience (Grand Forks)
Computer Services
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Cytotechnology
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(701)
777-2514
777-3527
777-2515
777-3078
777-4221
777-2101
777-3886
777-3937
777-6269
777-2561
293-4112
777-3065
777-5046
777-3201
777-4466
Faculty Affairs
777-4271
Family and Community Medicine
777-3200
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
777-3683
Financial Aid
777-2849
Health Promotion and Translation
Research, Center for (CHPTR)
777-4046
Indians Into Medicine (INMED) Program
777-3037
Information Resources
777-5046
Internal Medicine (Fargo)
293-4133
Library, Harley E. French
777-3993
Medical Education, Office of
777-3800
Medical Media
777-3207
Microbiology and Immunology
777-2214
National Resource Center on
Native American Aging
1-800-896-7628 or 777-5382
Neuroscience
(see “Clinical Neuroscience” above)
Obstetrics and Gynecology (Minot)
852-1555
Occupational Therapy
777-2209
Pathology
777-2561
Pediatrics (Fargo)
293-4121
Pharmacology, Physiology and Therapeutics
777-4293
Physical Therapy
777-2831
Physician Assistant Program
777-2344
Public Affairs, Office of
777-4305
Fax:
777-3408
Research Affairs
777-6226
Records and Information Management
777-3783
Rural Assistance Center (RAC)
1-800-270-1898
Rural Health, Center for
777-3848
Sports Medicine
777-3886
Student Affairs and Admissions
777-4221
Fax:
777-4942
Surgery
777-3067
Campuses
Northeast (Grand Forks)
501 N. Columbia Road
Stop 9037
Grand Forks, N.D. 58202-9037
Northwest (Minot)
1201 11th Avenue SW
Minot, N.D. 58701-3847
Southeast (Fargo)
1919 N. Elm St. Room 118
Fargo, N.D. 58102
Southwest (Bismarck)
515 1/2 E. Broadway, Suite 106
PO Box 1975
Bismarck, N.D. 58502-1975
Centers for Family Medicine
Bismarck
Minot
Website Address
777-3406
858-6774
293-4108
751-9579
751-9500
515 E. Broadway
858-6700
1201 11th Ave. SW
http:\\www.medicine.nodak.edu
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UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences Academic Catalog
UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences
501 North Columbia Road Stop 9037
Grand Forks, ND 58202
2010–2012
Academic Catalog
The University of North Dakota
School of Medicine & Health Sciences