Indians Into Medicine-University of North Dakota

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.

09/17/2025

Open house day, we asked a few people to tell us their favorite thing about INMED

09/17/2025

Join us this afternoon at the Med School for an INMED open house! Meet new friends and learn about all of the ways in which our team can support you on your academic journey!

09/03/2025

Stop by INMED's table at the UTTC Tribal Leadership Summit in Bismarck today! Learn about all of the amazing secondary, undergraduate, and graduate/professional programs that INMED supports at UND.

09/02/2025

Thinking about medical school? Consider INMED at UND!

The University of North Dakota leads the country in AI/AN health professions graduates, as well as physicians matching into primary care specialties. UND is a GREAT option for all future healthcare providers!

08/20/2025

Will you be attending AISES National Conference in Minneapolis? INMED will be there, featuring some of our incredible UND partners! UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences Simulation Center will be in attendance, ready to show students our state of the art medical simulation technology. Be sure to visit our booth during the college fair!