Indians Into Medicine-University of North Dakota

07/24/2025

Class of 2030 application is now open!

Are you ready to apply to Medical School? INMED is the longest serving program in the country, graduating 283 MDs, 350+ allied health professionals and supporting nearly 4,000 students in all STEM fields since 1973.

INMED is built on a commitment to student success; we work hard to help you achieve your goals!

med.UND.edu/INMED

07/24/2025

“There are 9.7 million Indigenous people in the U.S.—just 3% of the population. But for our communities, this is 100% of our world.”

Dr. LeeAnna Muzquiz (Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes) recently addressed the American Medical Association about the long-standing mistrust many Native people carry into the exam room—trauma rooted in centuries of medical mistreatment and forced policies.

Dr. Muzquiz represents the Association of American Indian Physicians on the AMA Minority Affairs Section Governing Council.

In an article published on the AMA website, she challenged assumptions around "cultural competence," instead uplifting cultural humility, listening, and community-driven care.

🩺 “Wouldn't it be nice if the people serving the community were of the community?” Dr. Muzquiz asked.

She’s right—and that’s why increasing the number of Indigenous physicians is critical to healing. Native students make up less than 1% of medical school applicants. That must change.

📖 Read more from the AMA → https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/population-care/indigenous-patients-may-not-trust-you-know-how-break-though

07/18/2025

One week ago we wrapped up Summer Institute 2025! After an exciting trip to Minneapolis for the MN Science Museum, MN Zoo, and Valley Fair physics day, it was time to celebrate. In an evening if joy, laughter, a few tears, and a meal shared together, instructors awarded and recognized our students for their hard work and dedication. Family groups said their goodbyes, and the INMED family became that much bigger. We now focus on our academic year programs, excited to see our Summer Intitute students next June! Our people are what make us great!

07/02/2025

We had a special visit today from the FIRST UND INMED graduate, Dr. Mike Vandall '76. Pictured here with newly minted first year medical students Bo and Skye, Dr. Vandall serves the Minot community as an OBGYN and will be speaking at our Summer Institute banquet next week.

06/25/2025

We are HALFWAY through this year’s Summer Institute, and what a ride it has been!

So far we’ve hit the Character challenge ropes course, UND Indigenous Student Center, the Sports Medicine department,UND Public Health Program, Medical Laboratory Science, and more!

Current medical students spent an evening with our program making ribbon skirts and moccasins for newborns right here in North Dakota.

Our students spend their days hard at work in the classroom, and afternoons are dedicated to healthcare career presentations, cultural events, and other enrichment activities and field trips.

Next up: traditional hand drum making, self defense, the Science Museum of Minnesota, and so much more!!!

06/10/2025

Summer Institute has officially begun! Our 53rd cohort begins classes in Chemistry, Biology, Math, Communications, and life skills and will spend the next 5 weeks advancing their classroom skills, accessing health careers and degree programs, visiting the state of the art facilities at UND and regional IHS care centers. We are so grateful to have you here, and proud to have the future care of our communities in your hands!

05/06/2025

05/02/2025

We are so proud of our graduates, and of the legacy they step into as they leave UND!

05/01/2025

Congratulations Darcia!

04/28/2025

We are looking for Counselors for Summer Institute! Apply today!

Salary/Position Classification $20.00 hourly, up to $4,000 for duration of program 100% Remote Work Availability: No Hybrid Work Availability: No Purpose of Position To provide quality leadership and guidance to high-school aged students that aspire to be in a health sciences career path. Counselors...

04/24/2025

So happy to see our students at Frank Low Research Day!

Congratulations to Annie and Kathleen on your excellent research and presentation!

04/23/2025

“Don’t be afraid to be authentic.” Don’t ever forget where you come from. Work harder than everyone else around you. And really think about the roles of mentors in your careers — and pay that forward for future generations.”

We were so honored to join The Hilyard Center at UND in hosting Dr. Tom Wyatt on campus for the first time since his graduation in '00. Here to discuss his journey to medicine for the 2025 "Empowered by our Past" event, Dr. Wyatt highlighted the importance of having a community of support. Read more by clicking the link below!

‘Empowered by Our Past’ brings to campus Dr. Tom Wyatt, a University of North Dakota medical school and INMED program graduate