Indians Into Medicine-University of North Dakota

01/18/2026

Visit INMED at the UNITY Midyear conference in Phoenix! In addition to our info booth, Brittany Belgarde is hosting a speed workshop “Middle School to Medical School” teaching students about the programs we provide that can help them kickstart their journey.

INMED will be in Phoenix all week connecting with schools, universities, communities, alumni, and friends- be sure to let us know if you're in the area!

01/14/2026

Dr. Wilson is in DC this week meeting with Federal officials to identify research priorities and funding opportunities for INMED, UND Indigenous Health Department and UND at large! Exciting things happening on so many fronts!

01/07/2026

THE WAIT IS OVER!

The Summer Institute 2026 Application is now open! Visit https://bit.ly/summerinstitute26 to start your application today- final deadline for all applicants is March 15th.

Since 1973, Summer Institute has shaped the landscape for young learners who want to pursue academic and professional careers in healthcare and science. Contact Brittany Belgarde to learn more about this incredible program and set off on your path on the right foot!

01/06/2026

Tuesday night ribbon skirt/moccasins sewing-

Stop by the INMED office every Tuesday at 5 and help create these beautiful, tiny ribbon skirts and moccasins that are delivered to moms and newborns across North Dakota.

01/06/2026

We will see you there!

Happy New Year! 2026 UND Wacipi Powwow Save the Date!

11/18/2025

ANAMS (Association of Native American Medical Students) is excited to share that they will be hosting a Native American Physician Panel on Wednesday 11/19/2025 at 5 PM - 6 PM cst! Part of Native American Heritage month, the panel includes Dr. Shyleen Hall, Dr. Waylon DeCoteau, and Dr. Azure Bearstail, sharing their journeys as Native physicians. Each of these wonderful physicians are UND Indians into Medicine Alumni. This panel will take place via zoom on the link below. If you have any questions that you want to provide prior to the event, please submit them to the link below as well. Questions are welcome during the panel as well!

Question link: Https://forms.gle/vvQuAMmrXN9q8YDYA

Zoom: https://und.zoom.us/j/93496246514

11/14/2025

2026 will mark the 50th anniversary of INMED's first medical graduate, Dr. Mike Vandall!

To hear Dr. Mike Vandall tell it, he almost missed the chance of a lifetime 50 years ago. “I was a freshman in medical school when I saw this elderly guy sitting in the back of our classroom – he was Native American,” Vandall explained. “I went back and talked to him before class started [.....

11/14/2025

Please join us in congratulating INMED OT student Shaia Lunday on receiving this award!

We’re proud to celebrate the outstanding students from the UND Occupational Therapy Doctorate Class of 2028 who have been recognized for their hard work, leadership, and dedication to the profession.
These future occupational therapists continue to embody the spirit of compassion, service, and excellence that defines our UND OT community.

11/07/2025

RAIN students have done so much for health and healthcare over the years!

💚 Celebrating UND RAIN University of North Dakota's own Chantel Vazquez, BSN, RN (pictured on the right) who was recently featured in the American Nurses Association’s Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation® spotlight!

📖 Read her full story in the ANA feature via the link in the captions!

An enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, Chantel is both a graduate student in UND’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program and a nurse mentor in the Recruitment & Retention of American Indians into Nursing (RAIN) program.

A former RAIN student herself, she now helps the next generation of American Indian nurses find success and belonging — all while advancing mental health and wellness in her community. 🌿✨

10/28/2025

Hear from Doctor of Physical Therapy Student Makaila Martin on what motivates her to succeed in a healthcare field!

Extensive programs, outreach and support services show a University that has made the above a priority goal, writers say

10/13/2025

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day. A day we honor Indigenous peoples' strength, courage, and resilience. A day we celebrate the vast contributions of Indigenous communities to the world. And a day we recommit to respecting and recognizing the Indigenous Peoples who call this land home.

10/09/2025

AMCAS applications are due in ONE WEEK! Be sure to submit your MD primary applications to UND by October 15th.