Ron Borowicz, MD (Family Medicine Residency ’78), celebrated 30 years as a family medicine physician at the West Fargo (ND) Medical Center in August. He is a member of the first class of graduates who completed training at the UND Family Medicine Residency Program in Fargo.
Fred Gunville, MD (BS Med ’77), Billings, MT, is a visiting specialist in pediatric diabetes at the Mercy Medical Center in Williston. After earning the BS Med degree at the UND medical school, he went on to complete requirements for the MD degree at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Board-certified in pediatrics, he practices at the Billings Clinic.
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| Judith Kaur, MD |
Judith Kaur, MD (BS Med ’77), director of Native American Programs at the Mayo Comprehensive Cancer Center in Rochester, MN, delivered the keynote address at the Northern Plains American Indian Cancer Summit in October at Mandan, ND. Her address preceded sessions outlining the status of cancer and patterns of cancer care for Northern Plains Native Americans; innovative cancer prevention, education and screening programs in Native communities; blending Western and traditional health in cancer care, and palliative and end-of-life care. Workshops were also presented on Health Policy for Cancer Prevention and Control, and Making Sense of Cancer Data. The event was held in conjunction with the North Dakota Cancer Coalition Partnership meeting.
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| Bernard Hoggarth, MD |
Bernard Hoggarth, MD (BS Med ’72), clinical associate professor of pediatrics at the UND medical school, Grand Forks, has received the 2008 Physician Community and Professional Services Award from the North Dakota Medical Association. The award annually recognizes and honors physicians for their outstanding leadership and services to North Dakotans and the medical profession, and doctors who have compiled an outstanding record of community service.
Hoggarth, who practices pediatric medicine at Altru Health System in Grand Forks, is actively involved in teaching family practice residents.
