USD Sanford School of Medicine

10/16/2026

Our Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery interest group students are at Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2026 in Houston, TX this weekend!

10/15/2026

What does the future of emergency medicine look like, especially in rural communities where access to emergency physicians can be limited?

Listen below as Alan Sazama, MD, Chair of Emergency Medicine, joins his Avel eCare colleagues for a candid discussion about the realities of emergency care.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0w7CQhn90EsJMRZ3eaknlj?si=r3phCJSIR3W2vl-NP_yLyg&utm_source=sms&nd=1&dlsi=a7c88c1c660b4765

Virtual Health Connections by Avel eCare · Episode

10/15/2026

The Beyond Borders poster session in Rapid City was an engaging and educational event, as students shared posters highlighting their three-day immersion and service experiences from the Cultural Colloquium week.

Next up - Yankton on October 22 and Sioux Falls on October 23. 🌟

10/14/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Donella Herman on her appointment within the Office of Medical Education to serve as the Pillar 3 curriculum director.

10/14/2026

We thank President Gestring for her dedication, steady leadership and deep commitment to USD students, the Vermillion community and Coyote alumni.

10/13/2026

Please join us for the USD WIMS Fall Research Symposium on Maternal Child Health.

Thursday October 29, 5-7pm CT
Country Club of Sioux Falls

All are welcome. RVSP by October 19 at bit.ly/wims-mch or by scanning the QR code below.

10/12/2026

We’re proud to welcome Dr. Rezkalla, a 2017 graduate of our medical school, back to South Dakota!

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Josh Rezkalla to North Central Heart!
A Sioux Falls native, Dr. Rezkalla is returning home after completing advanced fellowship training in structural heart intervention at Mayo Clinic. He will join our interventional and structural heart teams, bringing specialized expertise to an already exceptional group of physicians.
Structural heart care continues to push the boundaries of medicine, offering eligible patients minimally invasive options to repair or replace heart valves without open-heart surgery. Dr. Rezkalla’s training and expertise will help us expand these advanced treatments for patients across our region.
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Rezkalla home and look forward to his contributions as we continue our tradition of innovation and strive to be the premier cardiology practice in the Midwest.

10/12/2026

Today, we honor the histories, cultures, contributions and enduring resilience of Indigenous peoples and communities.

At the USD Sanford School of Medicine, we recognize the importance of educating future physicians who understand and are committed to addressing the health needs of the communities they serve. Our Native American students bring valuable perspectives, experiences and connections to their communities that strengthen medical education and advance our mission to improve health care for all South Dakotans.

10/11/2026

Three of our APSA leaders pictured at the recent ACP South Dakota Chapter Annual Scientific Meeting.

Congratulations to Jillian Stamp for the 1st place poster award and to Delaram Moradpour for the 3rd place award! 🌟

10/10/2026

Hello from our students attending the ACOG 2026 Districts I & VI Annual District Meeting for an engaging weekend of meaningful connection, in-person collaboration, and high-quality education in Montreal.