Grand Rounds Calendar
Grand Rounds is the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Science's lecture series on issues in mental health. Lectures count for CME credit and occur regularly during the academic year.
Academic Year 2024-2025
Grand Rounds are held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 12:10 p.m.
to 1:10 p.m. via Zoom/Video Conferencing.
July 3, 2024
12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME
Title: NO GRAND ROUNDS
Presenter:
July 17, 2024
12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME
Title: Meditation as Medication
Presenter:
Wayne Martinsen, M.D., MSW, Psychiatrist- Dakota Family Services-Minot and Fargo, ND, Director of Psychiatric Services- Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch- Minot, Bismarck, and Fargo, ND, Psychiatrist- CAPH Program- Trinity Hospital, Minot, ND
Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
- Define meditation
- Discuss the medical and psychological benefits of meditation.
- Recognize the pathways by which meditation works.
- Explain how meditation is implemented
* 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 7, 2024
12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME
Title: Narrative Psychiatry: Transformational Healing Through Narrative Practice
Presenter: Kasey Johnson, D.O., Presenter Third Year Resident and Bradley Lewis, M.D., Ph.D., Discussant, Psychotherapist and Psychiatrist, Associate Professor, Health Humanities and Cultural Studies, University, Gallatin School of Individualized Study; Affiliated Professor: Department of Psychiatry, Dept. of Social and Cultural Analysis, Bioethics Program, Center for Disabilities, New York University Psychiatric Consultant, SAFE Foundation Inc., Outpatient Treatment Program.
Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
- Explain the influence of narrative medicine and narrative therapy on the emergence of narrative psychiatry
- Examine the role of narrative psychiatry in addressing the social determinants of mental health
- Discuss how to incorporate narrative psychiatry into clinical practice
August 21, 2024
12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME
Title: Cluster B Personality Traits – Borderline Personality Disorder
Presenter: Matthew Kramer, Ph.D., LP, Psychologist-Sanford Health, Moorhead, MN
Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
- Identify components of cluster B personality and be able to note some differences between personality and other mental health constructs/disorders
- Discuss cluster B personality disorders, with particular focus on borderline personality disorder
- Define differences in various personality presentations
* 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 4, 2024
12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME
Title: Occupational Therapy's Role in Mental Health: Integrative and Evidence-Based Approaches
for Comprehensive Care
Presenter: Shannon Pfau, MAOT, OTR/L
Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
- Discuss the Historical Role of Occupational Therapy in Mental Health
- Recognize the Importance of Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Care
- Identify Key Occupational Therapy Interventions and Evidence-Based Practices for Mental Health
- Promote the Inclusion of Occupational Therapists on Mental Health Treatment Teams
September 18, 2024
12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME
Title: Beyond the Pills: The Integration and Evidence for Lifestyle Interventions in Mental
Health
Presenter: Jeremy Jones, D.O., Third Year Resident and Wayne Martinsen, M.D., MSW, Psychiatrist- Dakota Family Services-Minot and Fargo, ND; Director of Psychiatric Services- Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch- Minot, Bismarck, and Fargo, ND, Psychiatrist- CAPH Program- Trinity Hospital, Minot, ND
Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the six areas of focus for lifestyle medicine and discuss interface with mental health
- Discuss benefits of sleep regulation
- Review efficacy for dietary interventions in ADHD and depression
- Discuss utility of exercise and benefits for mood
- Review benefits of reduction in unhealthy habits including smoking and heavy alcohol use
* 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 2, 2024
12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME
Title: Evidence Based Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Related Disorders
Presenter: Renae Reinardy, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist, Director, Lakeside Center for Behavioral Change, PC, Project Developer, Courage Critter, LLC, BTTI Faculty, International OCD Foundation, Clinical Assistant Professor- UND School of Medicine, Fargo, ND.
Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the most common Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) subtypes
- Identify Obsessive Compulsive Related Disorders (OCRD)
- Provide information on evidence-based treatments of OCD and OC Related Disorders
October 16, 2024
12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME
Title: I Quit Taking My Meds: Addressing the Side Effects that Lead to Non-Adherence
Presenter: Brandi Hoffart, M.D., Second Year Resident and Amer Ibrahim, M.D., Discussant, Clinical Associate Professor
UND School of Medicine, Fargo, ND, Psychiatrist at Sanford Health, Fargo ND
Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the magnitude and impact of the issue of medication nonadherence among the psychiatric patient population
- Review the common side effects of the most frequently prescribed categories of psychotropic medications
- Discuss which side effects are most likely to lead patients to discontinue or be nonadherent to medications
- Outline options for addressing these side effects, including pharmacologic adjuncts, dose and schedule adjustments, and lifestyle interventions
* 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 6, 2024
12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME
Title: Chasing the American Dream, and other Traumas: A Review of PTSD in U.S Immigrants
Presenter: Anh Nguyen, D.O., Presenter, Second Year Resident and Timothy Vo, M.D., Discussant, Clinical Assistant Professor UND School of Medicine- Fargo, ND
Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
- Appreciate the prevalence of trauma and PTSD among populations of U.S immigrants
- Discuss the common pre-migration, migration, and post-migration stressors that foreign-born individuals coming to the United States face
- Define the cultural competence and how its utilization in behavioral healthcare practice improves outcomes for migrant patients
November 20, 2024
12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME
Title: Integrative Medicine: Bringing the Patient and Joy back to the Center of Mental Health
Presenter: Ronovan Ottenbacher, M.D., FACP, Deputy Chief Health Informatics Officer- Fargo VA Health Care System, UND Internal
Medicine VA Site Director and Clinical Assistant Professor
Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
- Review integrative medicine conceptually and improve understanding of how it applies to mental health
- Demonstrate communication techniques to make the patient the focus of medical care including shared goals for what matters to the patient and what they want their health for
- Discuss difference disease focused care vs patient centric care along the tenants of mission, aspiration, purpose and/or mind, body, spirit
- Develop skills and tools to efficiency gain this information and document in the EMR
- Discuss how acupuncture and specifically Battlefield acupuncture can be effective for pain reduction, mood improvement and smoking cessation
* 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 4, 2024
12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME
Title: A Comprehensive Overview of Chronic Subjective Tinnitus & Its Psychiatric Implications
Presenter: Cody Riggle, M.D., Second Year Resident and Michael Shinners, M.D., Otolaryngology Attending, Sanford Health Fargo, Otolaryngology Department Chair, Sanford Health Fargo
Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
- Recognize the psychiatric implications of chronic subjective tinnitus.
- Compare the efficacy of various psychiatric medications in regards to treatment of chronic subjective tinnitus.
- List various treatment modalities for chronic subjective tinnitus
December 18, 2024
12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME
Title:
Presenter:
Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
* 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 1, 2025
12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME
Title: NO GRAND ROUNDS-HOLIDAY
Presenter:
Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
January 15, 2025
12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME
Title:
Presenter:
Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
* 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 5, 2025
12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME
Title:
Presenter:
Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
February 19, 2025
12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME
Title:
Presenter:
Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
* 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 5, 2025
12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME
Title:
Presenter:
Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
- Discuss rationale and proposed mechanism of dark therapy in bipolar disorder
- Examine the evidence base for dark therapy in bipolar mania
- Review practical recommendations for implementation of dark therapy utilizing blue light blocking glasses
March 19, 2025
12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME
Title:
Presenter:
Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
* 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 2, 2025
12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME
Title:
Presenter:
Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
April 16, 2025
12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME
Title:
Presenter:
Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
* 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 7, 2025
12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME
Title:
Presenter:
Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
May 21, 2025
12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME
Title:
Presenter:
Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
* 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 4, 2025
12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME
Title:
Presenter:
Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
June 18, 2025
12:10 - 1:10 p.m.
Location: Zoom
*CME
Title:
Presenter:
Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
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.