Thursday, October 3, 2024

2:30 - 5:30 PM - Council Meeting (Council Members Only)

5:30 - 8:00 PM - Social

 

Friday, October 4, 2024

 

7:00 AM - Registration Opens

 

7:30-8:15 AM - Breakfast with Dr. Joshua Wynne

Serving North Dakota Today and Tomorrow

Joshua Wynne, MD, MBA, MPH
UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences Dean & Vice President for Health Affairs

 

Join Dr. Wynne for breakfast as he shares insights on the latest developments for the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences and how they may benefit the future of health care for the medical profession and patients.

 

8:30-10:15 AM - NDMA Policy Forum

NDMA leadership encourages all NDMA members to participate in the Policy Forum. The open forum platform allows members to discuss and consider policies relevant to physician practices and the care of patients.

 

10:15 - 10:45 AM - Break - Network with Vendors

Show your support! Take this opportunity to grab a refreshment and visit the booths. Reasons to support your vendors:

• Build relationships – here is your chance to expand your network when it comes to business and professional services.
• Learn what’s new – perhaps there is a service you are not aware of. Here is where you can learn more about a service that can have long-term benefits.
• Swag – many vendors are equipped with merchandise to make your time at the booth worthwhile, from pamphlets to useful items for your home or office.

 

10:45-11:15 AM - State Health Care Task Force Update

North Dakota Health and Human Services Commissioner Wayne Salter will provide an update on the State's Health Care Task Force. The Task Force, created by the 2023 North Dakota Legislature, is an organized effort to understand and create transparency around healthcare costs and lessen the impact of rising healthcare costs.

Wayne Salter

North Dakota Health and Human Services Commissioner

 

11:15-12:00 PM - Radon Awareness: What You Need to Know

Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer and is estimated to cause about 21,000 U.S. deaths each year. When people are unaware of radon, they miss the opportunity to protect themselves and others from lung cancer. This session will share the educational efforts being conducted in our state and how efforts can be improved.

Stephanie K. Dahl, MD Specialist in Reproductive Endocrinology   Dr. Dahl, a graduate of the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences, is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility physician and serves as NDMA President. Through her own experiences, she is committed to creating awareness for others on the harms caused by radon exposure.		Justin Otto ND Dept. of Environmental Quality Radon Program Coordinator   Justin is passionate about educating the public on the harms of radon exposure and has been doing this job for the past 16 years. His educational efforts make a difference for North Dakota as he reaches out to the public to encourage radon testing in homes, businesses, and public buildings like schools.

 

12:00-1:30 PM - Leadership Awards Ceremony & Luncheon

This historic Leadership Awards Ceremony and Luncheon recognizes individuals for outstanding achievement and service to the community.

 

1:30 PM - Welcome

 

1:30-2:15 PM - Perioperative Medicine

This session will focus on the practice of patient-centered, multidisciplinary, and integrated medical care of patients before, during, and after surgery.

Rajendra Potluri, MD

Hospitalist, Sanford Health Fargo

 

Dr. Potluri, a hospitalist at Sanford Health Fargo, completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Shadyside Hospital. He serves as Core Faculty for the UND Internal Medicine residency program.

 

2:15-3:00 PM - Ethical and Social Issues Managing American Indian Patients

This session will help improve compliance and engagement. She will discuss breaking down barriers while interacting with American Indian patients.

Ciciley Littlewolf, MD

Hospitalist, Sanford Health Fargo

 

Dr. Littlewolf is a hospitalist specializing in Internal Medicine. Her work also includes serving as Assistant Clinical Professor at the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences and as an Academic Advisor for the school’s Fargo campus. She works closely with Sanford and the community to ensure health equity for all underrepresented patients and underserved populations

3:00-3:15 PM - Break

 

3:15-4:00 PM - Integrative Medicine: Bringing the Patient and Joy Back to Medicine

This session will help to develop a practical method to use patient-centric and integrative medicine-focused questions during medical examinations.

Ronovan Ottenbacher, MD

Internal Medicine, Fargo VA Medical Center

 

Dr. Ottenbacher attended the University of South Dakota for undergraduate and medical school degrees. During medical school, he was commissioned into the Army National Guard. After completing his residency, he began private practice with the Internal Medicine Associates of Fargo and later transitioned to the Fargo VA where he now serves as Deputy Chief Health Informatics Officer. He continues to serve in the South Dakota Army National Guard as a Lieutenant Colonel.

 

4:00-4:45 PM - Updates in Medicine

This session is a summary of the updates from the national meetings of the American College of Physicians (ACP) and the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM).

Christopher Pribula, MD Hospitalist, Sanford Health Fargo & ND Chapter of the SHM President Dr. Pribula, a graduate of the UND SMSH, completed his residency training at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Since then, he has served as a hospitalist at Sanford Health. He is active in teaching for UND SMHS and has won several teaching awards. He has an active interest in teaching medical decision making and evidence-based care as well as high value care.		Dre Steinwehr, MD Internal Medicine Resident   Dr. Steinwehr, an internal medicine third-year resident, attended the North Dakota State University for his undergraduate degree and the UND SMHS for his medical degree. He is active with the ACP where he leads and coordinates Doctor’s Dilemma, the medical jeopardy competition for residents, and competed at the national ACP meeting for the Doctor’s Dilemma competition.