Additional Information

Advising

Each resident physician has a faculty advisor. Advisors review performance and evaluations with the resident, and provide mentoring on a regular basis. The advisor serves as the resident's advocate in the educational system, and assists in developing individualized educational plans to reach present and future goals.

Research

Resident physicians are involved in research projects and quality improvement projects. Research is presented at our annual research colloquium. Our residents also present at local, state, and national conferences.

Moonlighting

There are numerous opportunities for moonlighting in western North Dakota for residents with appropriate visa status, proper licensure, and in good academic standing in the residency program. Moonlighting hours are included in the maximum 80-hours-per-week duty-hour limits mandated by the ACGME.

Leadership

All resident physicians in their third year have the opportunity to serve as the clinical chief of our Adult Medicine Service. Third-year residents also serve as mentors. Our residents, at every level, also serve on numerous residency committees and also on important hospital committees. We encourage and support our residents in pursuing leadership activities at the state and national levels.

Community Involvement

Our residents become involved in the community in a variety of ways including community service projects,  presenting at community education events and participating in various community activities.

UND Center for Rural Health

The UND Center for Rural Health assists rural communities in building their health care services. They can also assist our residents in locating positions that qualify for student loan repayment or sponsor J-1 Visa waivers. You can visit the Center for Rural Health website for more information.

SMHS Policies and Procedures

Learn more about UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences Policies and Procedures.