Serving North Dakota Today and Tomorrow
![](https://www.ndmed.org/image/cache/wynne-joshua-president.jpg)
Joshua Wynne, MD, MBA, MPH
UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences Dean & Vice President for Health Affairs
UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences Dean & Vice President for Health Affairs Dr. Joshua Wynne shares insights on the latest developments for the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences and how it may impact the future of health care for the medical profession and patient care.
The Risks and Benefits of Righteous Indignation
![](https://www.ndmed.org/image/cache/McLean_Andy.jpg)
Andrew McLean, MD, MPH
Clinical Professor and Chair, UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
Dr. McLeans presentation, How to Get Your Point Across and Effect Change Amid Potential (and often self-inflicted) Obstacles shared a most inspiring twist on how to come to common ground with those resistent to concepts and actions best for health.
The Power of a Health Care Advocate
![](https://www.ndmed.org/image/cache/jlee.jpg)
|
|
![](https://www.ndmed.org/image/cache/crmock.jpg)
|
Senator Judy Lee
West Fargo
District 13 |
|
Representative Corey Mock
Grand Forks
District 42 |
![](https://www.ndmed.org/image/cache/eobrien_cropped.jpg)
|
|
![](https://www.ndmed.org/image/cache/gwestlind.jpg)
|
Representative Emily O'Brien
Grand Forks
District 42 |
|
Representative Greg Westlind
Cando
District 15
|
A panel featuring North Dakota Legislators shared how advocacy makes a difference in health care policy. The panel provided great insight. Some tips on advocacy provided by the panel included:
- Know the issues and barriers; provide a solution
- Provide sources for information
- Be prepared to respond to questions
- Make your self available as a resource
- Keep in mind, there are many sides to many issues
- Preparation is paramount: be committed to finding a solution
- Remember that change is incremental
- Keep in mind, it is important to do what is the best for North Dakota
![](/image/cache/thank_you.png)
Thank you to everyone who participated in the October 1st Annual Meeting Educational Session.
![](https://www.ndmed.org/image/cache/copic_logo.png)
COPIC is a great investment. Frequency of claims among COPIC insureds is 30% less than the national average.
The North Dakota Medical Association (NDMA) is pleased to partner with COPIC as the endorsed medical professional liability insurance provider for its members.
LEARN MORE.
|