Training Series To Inform Medical Providers In Providing Quality Care To Sexual Assault Victims
Medical care providers and other professionals who provide care and support to sexual assault victims will have access to a free training series in 2024 through a partnership between the Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment and Avera Health’s eSANE Project.
USD Geriatrics Fellowship Call For Abstracts
The USD Geriatrics Fellowship is happy to extend this call for abstracts for our 9th Annual USD Geriatrics Symposium on 10/11/2024.
University Of South Dakota (USD) Interprofessional Health Education Center To Host Third Annual Regional Summit
The University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences is one of six locations nationwide that will host a summit with the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) to bring together health industry and academic partners to identify emerging interprofessional trends and create alliances.
USD School of Health Sciences Success Spotlight
Like many students who earn their undergraduate degrees at USD, Alec Baker chose to stay for his graduate studies.
Termansen Appointed To State Addiction And Prevention Board
Kari Termansen, an instructor in the University of South Dakota Department of Addiction Counseling & Prevention, has been appointed by Gov. Kristi Noem to the South Dakota Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals (BAPP).
University of South Dakota (USD) Nursing To Host Rural Career Fair March 4
The University of South Dakota Department of Nursing is hosting a Rural Career Fair event for pre-nursing and nursing students on March 4 from noon - 2 p.m. in the Lee Medical Building atrium.
Physical Therapy Faculty Member Matt Dewald Recognized With Prestigious Award
Matt Dewald, PT, DPT, assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of South Dakota, was recently honored with a prestigious award for his teaching and service to the physical therapy profession.
Free Legal Workshop To Focus On Tech-Facilitated Child Abuse
Law students, legal professionals and others interested in better understanding trauma-informed approaches in legal proceedings will have the opportunity to learn from local and national experts on April 4, 2024.
Occupational Therapy Faculty - University Of South Dakota
Applications are now being accepted for a full-time, twelve-month faculty member for the Occupational Therapy Department, School of Health Sciences, at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, SD.
Prairie Lakes Welcomes Physical Therapist, Chad Hanson
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce the recent addition of physical therapist, Chad Hanson to Rehabilitation Services.
Occupational And Physical Therapy Departments Serve Guatemala
The University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences’ Departments of Physical and Occupational Therapy organized a March trip to Guatemala, where they participated in therapy clinics and immersed themselves in cultural experiences.
School Of Health Sciences Invests In Student Mental Health
Today’s college students face a great deal of uncertainty and many hurdles throughout their academic careers. Aftermath of a global pandemic paired with common stressors can oftentimes cause feelings of distress and hopelessness in young adults.
Outreach Activities Expose Youth To Health Careers
The tail end of academic year 2022-23 brought a flurry of activity to the University of South Dakota campus and the School of Health Sciences, illustrating the efforts the school extends to further immersive activities and education to high schools, middle schools and even some elementary schools.
PH.D. In Health Sciences Program Sees Record Number Of Students
As health systems increasingly utilize more and more data, the demand for leaders with research backgrounds also surges. The University of South Dakota's Ph.D. in health sciences program is designed exactly for this – practicing health care professionals ready to take on shaping the health care industry, improve patient outcomes or teach the next generation of practitioners.
Professional Certificates Now Offered Online
The University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences has begun offering two valuable certificate programs, the Clinical Research Coordinator Certificate program and the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) program, online to better meet workforce demands.
Programs Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries
Several programs in the University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences are celebrating notable milestones.
Social Work Funded Over $1 Million To Address Mental Health Professional Shortage
The University of South Dakota Department of Social Work’s Kelly Bass has been funded $1.06 million to address the need for more mental health professionals in high-need and underserved areas of South Dakota.
School Of Health Sciences Faculty Receive Women’s Health Grant
Three University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences faculty members have garnered a grant in the amount of $299,000 from the Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH) and the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) to expand research and address some significant issues in women’s health.
Two Health Sciences Alumnae Recognized By South Dakota Association Of Healthcare Organizations
Two University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences alumnae, Kristi Livermont and Kassandra Frey, were honored with Distinguished Service Awards from the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) at its 97th annual convention last month.
Shooting for the Stars: Alumnus Spencer Lucas Draws Parallels Between Photography, Medicine
As an above-average golfer, a dog dad of two and a huge geek for endovascular surgery, Spencer Lucas ’23, M.D., may appear like every other medical student at first glance.