Academic Year Programs
The Indians Into Medicine Program is a support program to students throughout the academic year providing placements in the areas of medical education, physical therapy, and occupational therapy for fully qualified students pursuing an education in these areas.
Medical Education/Pre-Medicine
Medical Education
The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences adds seven placements in its freshman class each year for fully qualified INMED students. This commitment of placements for American Indian students has helped UND to maintain a leadership role in educating American Indian Physicians. INMED personnel maintain educational linkages with other medical schools, and the program can provide referral services and assist applicants in locating medical education opportunities throughout the United States.
The UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences medical school application deadline in November 1 each year (for entry in August of the following year). UND offers a full four years of medical education in North Dakota, however, some INMED students complete the first two years of medical school at UND and transfer to the Sanford School of Medicine at the University of South Dakota or elsewhere for third-and fourth- year clinical training.
Medical School INMED Application
Sanford School of Medicine at the University of South Dakota
Pre-Medicine
The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences requires applicants to have completed a minimum of 90 semester hours of credit from an approved college or university. Preference is given to students who have completed an undergraduate degree and who are broadly educated in the sciences and humanities.
The School of Medicine and Health Sciences recognizes that, since medicine deals with people, an understanding of literature, art, history, ethics, and philosophy is an adjunct to a physician. Science and humanities are not mutually exclusive and both are viewed as necessary for the practice of medicine. It also is highly recommended that students be computer literate.
INMED assists advanced college students and graduates in preparing to attend medical school. These students can enroll in University of North Dakota undergraduate or graduate courses to strengthen their medical science backgrounds and to complete medical school admissions requirements. Workshops assist upperclassmen and graduates in preparing for the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) and the medical school application and interview process. During the academic year MCAT study materials are available in the Learning Resource Center for students to utilize and MCAT preparation sessions are held during INMED's summer Med Prep course. INMED's Learning Resource Center contains computer software packages and study manuals designed to assist students in preparing for the MCAT. INMED assists post-baccalaureate students in applying to the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Physical Therapy
The Department of Physical Therapy offers the clinically oriented, entry level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. The first three years of the curriculum are considered to be pre-physical therapy (pre-professional curriculum). The professional component of the DPT requires three academic years and two summer sessions following completion the 90 credit pre-physical therapy entrance requirement. The Indians Into Medicine program at UND has two placements available for fully qualified students desiring to pursue an education in Physical Therapy.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy (OT) practitioners are skilled professionals whose education includes the study of human growth and development with specific emphasis on the social, emotional, and physiological effects of illness and injury. OT students will complete a five year entry-level Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree after two years of pre-professional coursework and three years of professional OT curriculum. The Indians Into Medicine program at UND has two placements available for fully qualified students desiring to pursue an education in Occupational Therapy.
Allied Health Fields
The University of North Dakota offers academic programs in a variety of other health fields. Nursing, Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology), Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Dietetics and Nutrition, Social Work, Psychology, and others. Some of the career categories are not considered for IHS scholarships. Priority scholarship categories can vary and are dependent on personnel needs in Indian health. Please discuss program details and application requirements with an INMED counselor.
INMED College-Level Application
