The South Dakotan M.D. is the story hub of the USD Sanford School of Medicine. Here you’ll find stories and news highlighting the meaningful contributions of our students, faculty and staff, and alumni.
Medicine & Health
USD's Khosrow Rezvani Receives Grant from Colorectal Cancer Alliance Project Cure CRC
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Mar 26, 2025
USD Medical Students Learn Post-Graduate Destinations at Match Day 2025
University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine Pillar 3 students received their post-graduate assignments on Match Day, held on March 21.
Jan 28, 2025
Sanford School of Medicine Service Trip to Guatemala
Sixteen students and three faculty members participated in six days of community-run clinics and a weekend to explore the local area during their recent service trip to Guatemala.
Jan 27, 2025
Perpetual Growth, Sustainable Gifts
The Dr. Arnold W. and Alanna J. Fenske scholarship endowment continues to benefit many medical students at USD.
Jan 23, 2025
The Journey of a Medical Student: Part Three
In this third segment of our “Journey of a Medical Student” series, our physicians-to-be in the Class of 2025 share their experiences as they enter the final stages of their medical school education, prepare for residencies and reflect on the past year.
Alumni
Dr. Tom Hermann Takes Nontraditional Route Into Medicine
Here are two pictures to spark your imagination: the first is a college-aged man dressed in stereotypical 1970s garb, passionately debating his classmates on the moral validity of the Vietnam War. The only thing longer than his hair and his discourse is his beard. After a successful debate, he stands and tells his intellectual opponents that he must go; there is a yoga class at 4 p.m. and he has a date with the ski slope to follow.
First Native American USD Medical School Graduate Sophie Two Hawk Deeply Rooted in Healing
Family matriarch Dr. Sophie Two Hawk ’87 was always certain her life’s path would lead her to be a healer, coming from several generations of holistic healers with a firm footing in whole-person health care.
The View of a Lifetime Inspires
Dr. Jacob Weasel, general surgeon at Monument Health in Rapid City, South Dakota, shares what he believes is the common thread between adventurer and healer.
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The Career of Dr. Matthew Simmons, Rapid City Dean
Summary: Dr. Matthew E. Simmons, associate dean of the USD Sanford School of Medicine Rapid City campus and professor of neurosciences, has retired after serving in his role from 2011-2024.
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For the Right Reasons - Student Shares Stem Cell Donation Experience
Summary: Madeline Vagts, USD Sanford School of Medicine student, worked with the National Marrow Donor Program® (NMDP), to help save lives through stem cell therapy.
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Scientist, Scholar, Teacher - Dr. John Barlow's Legacy
Summary: Dr. John Ford Barlow, a stalwart champion of the University of South Dakota School of Medicine and leader in establishing the Rapid City campus of the Sanford School of Medicine, passed away in September at the age of 91 at his home in Rapid City.
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The Division of Basic Biomedical Sciences Introduces New Name
Summary: The Division of Basic Biomedical Sciences has announced its new name as the Division of Biomedical and Translational Sciences.
Guest Column
Guest Column | Lizz & Robbie Nicholas
Elizabeth (Hoffman) Nicholas, a Eureka, South Dakota native, and Robert Nicholas, a Huron, South Dakota native, met at the University of South Dakota when they were both in the Alumni Student Scholars Program, each with the dream of becoming a doctor.
