UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences

09/05/2026

BIG THANKS to the 11 UND Occupational Therapy students who didn't let rain ruin their fun as we showed off our new Simulation in Motion - North Dakota van at the 2026 Potato Bowl Parade in Grand Forks!

09/03/2026

On your mark, get set, register! 🏃🏃‍♀️

The second-annual 'Health in Motion 5k Run/Walk' will be held at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences building in Grand Forks on Thursday, October 8th. The scenic route through UND's campus will begin from the SMHS East Patio at 4:30 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public and will include a free will collection benefitting the CVIC. Leashed dogs and children in strollers are welcome.

You can find more details and sign up here: https://und.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eKywiAa4BDZFtu6

09/02/2026

Registration is now LIVE! INMED has been recruiting, retaining, and helping Health Professionals to graduate since 1973. Join INMED and UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences for our first annual Health Professions Career Expo. Get maximum exposure with hundreds of soon-to-be graduates from the nationally ranked programs at UND: MD, Nursing, Physician Assistant, Occupational Therapy, Counseling, Medical Laboratory Science, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Public Health, and more!

Space is limited, register today- tinyurl.com/INMEDworks

Contact us for more info!

09/01/2026

Supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals one textbook at a time!

08/26/2026

This week, students at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences are being asked a simple question; "What are you most excited for this year?!"

From starting a new journey, meeting new friends, learning new skills, or taking a moment to enjoy the sweeter moments of life, this time of year means something different to every student.

Make sure to check out all of the responses below and share your own favorite memories from the start of a new school year!

08/21/2026

A new leader is joining the healthcare mission at the University of North Dakota.

Paula Termuhlen, M.D., FACS, MAMSE, is the Vice Dean and Chief Operating Officer of the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences and comes to Grand Forks amid a distinguished leadership career in accreditation and graduate medical education.

She sat down with her long-time colleague, Dr. Marjorie Jenkins, MD MEdHP FACP, in the latest episode of the 'Health In Action' podcast to talk about the future of the School’s Primary Care Accelerated Track (PCAT) and how to best recognize residency partners across North Dakota.

You can listen to the episode here: buzzsprout.com/2610065/episodes/19647179

08/13/2026

Save the date for INMED's 1st annual Health Professions Career Expo!

We are calling on all Indian Health Service sites, as well as Tribal health providers to join us in Grand Forks this November 13th to meet with prospective and future employees- over 700 health professions students and faculty from all clinical and biomedical disciplines at UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences.

Details and registration are coming soon, stay tuned!

08/06/2026

The journey to medical school is different for every physician!

You can read more about how Fargo native Anna Bernhardt's passion for human nutrition opened a new path to a future in healthcare in this 'UND Today' story.

What if the path to medical school started with nutrition? 🥗🩺

When Anna Bernhardt came to UND, she knew she wanted to become a physician, but she also knew she didn't have to follow the traditional pre-med route.

Instead, she chose to major in Human Nutrition, where she combined the science required for medical school with hands-on research and a deeper understanding of how nutrition, lifestyle and preventive care influence long-term health.

Now, Anna is beginning medical school at the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences with a unique perspective on patient care — one that emphasizes looking beyond symptoms to understand the whole person.

As nutrition becomes a bigger part of medical education nationwide, Anna's journey highlights the value of pursuing a field you're passionate about while preparing for a career in medicine.

Read Anna's full story at the 🔗 link in the comments!

08/03/2026

This afternoon, the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS) will hold their latest Research Exchange Webinar featuring Dr. Cornelius D**e, M.D., F.A.C.S., Wadhwani Family Endowed Chair of Translational Research and Professor and Chair of the SMHS Department of Surgery.

The presentation, "Utilizing AI to reduce complications during transcatheter aortic valve replacement," is scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. over Zoom.

You can find a link to the event here:

For the next UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS) Research Exchange Webinar, to be held at noon on Monday, Aug. 3, Dr. Cornelius D**e, M.D., F.A.C.S., Wadhwani Family Endowed Chair of Translational Research and Professor and Chair of the SMHS Department of Surgery, will present “Utilizi...

08/01/2026

The University of North Dakota (UND) School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS) has announced Jay Metzger, Ph.D., PA-C, associate professor in the Department of Physician Assistant (P.A.) Studies, as Chair and Program Director of UND's Physician Assistant Program.

Metzger has been a faculty member of North Dakota’s only P.A. training program since 2013 and has served in numerous teaching and committee leadership roles both in the Department and at the SMHS. A physician assistant by training, Metzger earned his Ph.D. in educational foundations and research from UND and has extensive clinical experience in family medicine, emergency medicine, and trauma surgery.

“The strength of our physician assistant program has always been its people,” said Metzger. “My role is to make sure our faculty and staff have the support they need to do their best work and that our students are prepared to provide excellent care to the patients and communities who will depend on them.”

Read more: blogs.und.edu/for-your-health/2026/07/31/metzger-named-chair-of-unds-department-of-physician-assistant-studies/