Grand Rounds Calendar

July 6, 2022

12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME

Title: An Introduction to Opioid Use Disorder and Opioid Withdrawal

Presenter:Geoffrey Glidewell, M.D., Fourth Year Resident and Rishi Seth, M.D., Hospitalist, Sanford Health, Fargo, ND.

Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

• Discuss the ancient and modern history of opioids 
• Define diagnostic criteria of opioid use disorder and opioid withdrawal
• Describe initial work up and management of opioid use disorder and opioid withdrawal 

July 20, 2022

12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME

Title: Reflections of a Psychiatrist

Presenter: Zelko Leon, M.D. Clinical Professor, UND School of Medicine, Fargo, ND. Psychiatrist, Tribe Wellness, Sedona, AZ

Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

• Explain the importance of creativity in mental health
• Recognize the rationale for the diversity of topics covered in the book
• Gain knowledge about the writing style of the presenter as a psychoeducational tool
• Apply information from the book to the clinical practice

* The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Special Needs: This conference is being held in an accessible facility. Persons needing accommodations or auxiliary aids should contact Teresa Klein at 701.293.4101 no later than six days prior to the conference.

August 3, 2022

12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME

Title: Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder and Management of Alcohol Withdrawal

Presenter: Jennifer Myers, M.D., Fourth Year Resident and Alicia Elliott, D.O., Discussant. Clinical Assistant Professor, UND School of Medicine, Fargo, ND. Consult Liaison Psychiatry at Sanford Broadway Medical Hospital,

Board Certified Adult Psychiatry at Sanford Health

Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

• Review DSM-5 criteria for AUD, and discuss the neurobiology of alcohol dependence
• Discuss FDA approved treatments for AUD & efficacy of medications being utilized off label for treatment of AUD
• Review symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, & discuss tools available to predict severe alcohol withdrawal syndrome (seizure’s & DTs)
• Outline treatment options for management of alcohol withdrawal

August 17, 2022

12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME

Title: Local Harm Reduction Strategies: Opioid Overdose Response Training & Syringe Services 

Presenter: Robyn Litke Sall, Injury and Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator, Fargo Cass Public Health

Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

• Respond effectively to an opioid overdose, including the administration of NARCAN® Nasal Spray
• Identify benefits of participating in a syringe services program
• Define the problem of overdose in Cass County, ND

* The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Special Needs: This conference is being held in an accessible facility. Persons needing accommodations or auxiliary aids should contact Teresa Klein at 701.293.4101 no later than six days prior to the conference.

September 7, 2022

12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME

Title: Evolution of OCD Treatment: A Review

Presenter: Kenneth Troxclair, D.O., Presenter, Fourth Year Resident and Douglas Hess, D.O., Discussant, Clinical Professor at UND School of Medicine, Fargo ND, Medical Director- Prairie St. Johns, Fargo, ND Psychiatrist- Prairie St. Johns, Fargo, ND

Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

• Define OCD by listing diagnostic criteria listed in the DSM-V and clinical scenarios
• Discuss historically significant methods of treating OCD
• Identify current guidelines on treatment of OCD

September 21, 2022

12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME

Title: Understanding & Responding to Child Trauma

Presenter:  Nicola Herting, Ph.D. Adjunct Assistant Professor UND School of Medicine, Fargo, ND. Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Director, Sanford Traumatic Stress Treatment Center, Clinical Director, Sanford Treatment Collaborative for Traumatized Youth, Mental Health Strategic Director at Red River Children’s Advocacy Center

Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

• Recognize the local statistics on child maltreatment prevalence in ND
• Discuss the connection between child trauma and negative medical and behavioral health outcomes in adulthood
• Identify a trauma screening tool appropriate to use with children
• Recognize 3 evidence-based treatments for trauma and PTSD in children

* The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Special Needs: This conference is being held in an accessible facility. Persons needing accommodations or auxiliary aids should contact Teresa Klein at 701.293.4101 no later than six days prior to the conference.

October 5, 2022

12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME

Title: Competence to Stand Trial and Competence Restoration

Presenter: Leah Thompson Clinical Instructor, UND School of Medicine, Fargo, ND. Psychiatrist Southeast Human Service Center Fargo, ND and Cora Courage, Psy. D., Clinical Director- North Dakota State Hospital Psychologist-North Dakota State Hospital Jamestown, ND

Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

• Define the meaning of competence to stand trial
• Increase familiarity with and understanding of the North Dakota laws regarding competence
• Describe components of the competence evaluation
• Increase familiarity with and understanding of the competence restoration process

October 19, 2022

12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME

Title:  Decision Making Capacity

Presenter: Lejla Gasevic, M.D., Fourth Year Resident and Robert J. Olson, M.D., is the Director of Psychiatry Residency Training Program, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Psychiatrist- Sanford Health, Fargo, ND.

Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

• Compare and contrast terms “capacity” and “competence”
• Identify elements of capacity
• Become familiar with most common formal decision-making capacity tools

* The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Special Needs: This conference is being held in an accessible facility. Persons needing accommodations or auxiliary aids should contact Teresa Klein at 701.293.4101 no later than six days prior to the conference.

November 2, 2022

12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME

Title: Psychotropic Medications That Are Safe in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Presenter: Amanda Stadem, D.O., Second Year Resident and Tiffany Doyle, M.D. Clinical Assistant Professor,

UND School of Medicine, Fargo ND;

Adult Psychiatry at Sanford Health, Moorhead, MN

Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

• Discuss the importance of treating mental illness in women who are trying to conceive, who are pregnant, and who are breastfeeding
• Educate physicians regarding psychotropic medications that are safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Promote resources that are available to clinicians that want to learn more about perinatal psychiatry

November 16, 2022

12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME

Title: Bridging the Gap: Making the Connection from Medical Care to Substance Use Management and Treatment

Presenter: Amber Dew, LAC, LMSW, LADC, LGSW, CCTP, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Anchorage Recovery Treatment Center, Moorhead, MN

Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

• Identify Substance Misuse treatment levels of care and a sample of treatment methodologies
• Recognize barriers for patients with Substance Misuse to begin participating in change
• Improve confidence in taking an active role in bridging the gap from medical services and point of first contact to Substance Misuse treatment

* The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Special Needs: This conference is being held in an accessible facility. Persons needing accommodations or auxiliary aids should contact Teresa Klein at 701.293.4101 no later than six days prior to the conference.

December 7, 2022

12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME

Title: Lifestyle Psychiatry

Presenter: Madiha Halim, M.D., Second Year Resident and Cindy Sondag, M.D., Discussant, Clinical Assistant Professor, UND School of Medicine, Fargo, ND. Adult Psychiatrist, Specializes in Eating Disorders, Sanford Health, Fargo, ND

Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

• Identify the connection between mental health and a healthy lifestyle.
• Discuss barriers to achieving a healthy lifestyle in people struggling with mental health disorders.
• Become familiar with how to prescribe healthy lifestyle changes as a psychiatrist.

December 21, 2022

12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME

Title: First Episode Psychosis Program

Presenter:  John Holt, MS, LMAC, LPCC

Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

• Define First Episode Psychosis (FEP)
• Identify how this modality works
• Identify how one would make a referral to this program

* The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Special Needs: This conference is being held in an accessible facility. Persons needing accommodations or auxiliary aids should contact Teresa Klein at 701.293.4101 no later than six days prior to the conference.

January 4, 2023

12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME

Title:  Overview of Borderline Personality Disorder

Presenter: Arpit Heer, M.D., Presenter, Second Year Resident and Amanda Storey, Psy. D., LP, Discussant. Clinical Assistant Professor UND Med School, Fargo, ND. Licensed Psychologist, Sanford Health Moorhead, MN

 Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

• Learning about clinical features and diagnostic criteria on BPD
• Reviewing pharmacologic options to manage BPD related symptoms
• Reviewing psychotherapeutic approaches particularly DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy).

January 18, 2023

12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME

Title: Psychotropic Treatment in Pregnancy

Presenter:

Jennifer Wells, M.D., Reproductive Psychiatrist, Director of Women’s Mental Health, Virginia Tech-Carilion Clinic School of Medicine, Roanoke, VA

Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

• Discuss the importance of perinatal mental health to women, children and families.
• Delineate the guiding principles behind psychotropic treatment in pregnancy.
• Describe and apply risk/benefit analyses to treatment options for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADS).
• Identify and use PMADS pharmacotherapy resources to better treat this population.

* The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Special Needs: This conference is being held in an accessible facility. Persons needing accommodations or auxiliary aids should contact Teresa Klein at 701.293.4101 no later than six days prior to the conference.

February 1, 2023

12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME

Title: Addressing the Social Determinants of Mental Health: Structural Competency, Health Equity, and Social Responsibility Training in Graduate Medical Education

Presenter: Kasey Johnson, D.O, Second Year Resident and Ciciley Littlewolf, M.D. Hospitalist, Sanford Health Fargo, ND

Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

• Discuss social determinants of mental health
• Define structural competency in relation to health equity and social responsibility in medical training and healthcare delivery
• Provide a brief history of medicine in the US and its role in addressing population health
• Provide strategies for advancing structural competency in graduate medical education, training, and practice

February 15, 2023

12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME

Title: Ista Nitokab Yakasna Watakisni, "Care considerations for Plains Indigenous populations"  

Presenter: Whitney Fear, MSN, PHN, PMHNP-BC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Family HealthCare

Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

• Describe historical events that adversely impacted the wellness of Indigenous people in the United States
• Discuss how colonized approaches in medicine contradict trauma informed care principles
• Formulate interventions that are culturally appropriate
• Assess for organizational changes that help cultivate health equity through inclusion

* The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Special Needs: This conference is being held in an accessible facility. Persons needing accommodations or auxiliary aids should contact Teresa Klein at 701.293.4101 no later than six days prior to the conference.

March 1, 2023

12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME

Title: Digital Psychiatry: An Exploration of Current Research and Use in Clinical Practice

Presenter:  Luke Mike, D.O, Second Year Resident and John Torous, M.D., Psychiatrist- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Clinical Professor at Harvard Medical Center, Boston, MA. 

Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

• Explain what is digital psychiatry
• Discuss what are the key considerations of its application and usage
• Explain and begin to be able to apply its use to clinical practice
• Define and explain its current uses in the field of psychiatry specifically with bipolar and depression

March 15, 2022

12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME

Title: Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder and Management of Alcohol Withdrawal

Presenter: Jennifer Myers, M.D., Fourth Year Resident and Alicia Elliott, D.O., Clinical Assistant Professor, UND School of Medicine, Fargo, ND. Consult Liaison Psychiatry at Sanford Broadway Medical Hospital, Board Certified Adult Psychiatry at Sanford Health

Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

• Review DSM-5 criteria for AUD, and discuss the neurobiology of alcohol dependence
• Discuss FDA approved treatments for AUD & efficacy of medications being utilized off label for treatment of AUD
• Review symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, & discuss tools available to predict severe alcohol withdrawal syndrome (seizure’s & DTs)
• Outline treatment options for management of alcohol withdrawal

* The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Special Needs: This conference is being held in an accessible facility. Persons needing accommodations or auxiliary aids should contact Teresa Klein at 701.293.4101 no later than six days prior to the conference.

April 5, 2022

12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME

Title: CANCELED

Presenter: 

Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

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April 19, 2023

12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME

Title: Suicide Risk and Restless Legs Syndrome

Presenter: Joel Erickson, M.D. , Clinical Assistant Professor at UND School of Medicine, Fargo, ND. Department Chair- Sleep Medicine, Psychiatrist (Hospital Consult/Liaison), Sleep Medicine Specialist Sanford Health, Fargo, ND.

Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

• Review symptoms of Restless legs syndrome
• Recognize the suicide risk associated with restless leg syndrome
• Identify contributing factors for restless legs syndrome

* The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Special Needs: This conference is being held in an accessible facility. Persons needing accommodations or auxiliary aids should contact Teresa Klein at 701.293.4101 no later than six days prior to the conference.

May 3, 2023

12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME

Title: Suicide and Firearms: A Discussion of Current Research and Recommendations

Presenter: Lucy Chisler, D.O., Presenter, Third Year Resident. Julie Blehm, M.D., Discussant, Sanford Health-Internal Medicine Residency, Simulation Teaching Faculty- UND School of Medicine. Emily Gard, MSW, Discussant, Director- Internal Medicine, Executive Health- Sanford Health Fargo, ND

Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

• Identify the statistics regarding firearms and suicide risk.
• Summarize the evidence behind lethal means reduction - how that has been used with other means of suicide and how it can be applied to firearms.
• Apply what’s known about suicide and firearms to discussions with patients in the hospital and clinic

May 17, 2023

12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME

Title: Fibro-my-algebra: Making sense of a confusing diagnosis

Presenter: Rohit Mahajan, M.D., Pain Management Physician, Medical Director, Department Chair, Sanford Pain Clinic, Sanford Health, Fargo, ND

Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

• Define the common symptoms of fibromyalgia 
• Discuss how can you make a diagnosis of fibromyalgia
• Describe the management goals and strategies for patients with fibromyalgia

* The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Special Needs: This conference is being held in an accessible facility. Persons needing accommodations or auxiliary aids should contact Teresa Klein at 701.293.4101 no later than six days prior to the conference.

June 7, 2023

12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME

Title: Hidden in Plain Sight: The Identification and Assessment of Catatonia

Presenter: Jessica McLaughlin, M.D.. Third Year Resident and Lisa Schock, M.D., Discussant, Clinical Assistant Professor, Associate Program Director, Director of the Medical School Clerkship, UND School of Medicine, Fargo, ND. Adult Psychiatrist at Prairie St. Johns, Fargo, ND. Medical Director at Village Family Services, Fargo, ND

Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

• Define Catatonia
• Briefly recall catatonia etiology
• List the different types of catatonia
• Discuss the diagnosis of catatonia
• Illustrate the assessment of catatonia

June 21, 2023

12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME

Title: Ethics, Boundaries, and Professionalism in Mental Health

Presenter: Jon Wesley Boyd, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Substance Disorders Treatment Program and Co-Chair Ethics Committee and Consult Service Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Professor of Psychiatry and Medical Ethics, Baylor College of Medicine, Lecturer on Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

• Discuss the 4 fundamental medical ethical principles of justice, autonomy, beneficence, and nonmaleficence.
• Recognize how to apply consideration of these principles in common patient care scenarios
• Become aware of professionalism expectations of physicians.

 The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Special Needs: This conference is being held in an accessible facility. Persons needing accommodations or auxiliary aids should contact Teresa Klein at 701.293.4101 no later than six days prior to the conference.