Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Grand Forks, ND 58201
| Specialty | Geriatric Medicine |
|---|---|
| Profession | Physician |
The University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, in partnership with Altru Health System, is seeking a board-certified/eligible Geriatrician to help lead an innovative, community-centered Geriatrics program serving rural and tribal communities across the region. This role offers the opportunity to combine academic leadership, grant administration, and hands-on clinical practice while contributing to health equity initiatives that make a meaningful community impact.
Position Information
Annual salary of $250,000+
50% clinical appointment with Altru Health System
50% academic appointment focused on Geriatrics education, research, and community outreach
Play a key role in a $5 million HRSA Geriatrics & Health Equity Training Grant
Advance innovative Geriatrics curricula, including interprofessional and community service-learning models
Collaborate with rural and tribal sites to strengthen care for older adults
Mentor students, residents, and fellows; contribute to scholarly work
About Altru
Altru is an independent, physician-led, non-profit health system based in Grand Forks, ND, with more than 300 providers across 65 specialties. The system includes an acute care hospital, specialty hospital, level II trauma center, and over two dozen clinic locations in northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. As the first member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Altru extends Mayo Clinic expertise to its patients.
About the University of North Dakota
Founded in 1883, the University of North Dakota is the states flagship and oldest research university, classified by Carnegie as an R1 institution. UND offers 225+ fields of study and is home to North Dakotas only School of Law and School of Medicine & Health Sciences, which leads major initiatives in rural and public health. UND was recently ranked among the top 100 public and top 25 most innovative universities by U.S. News & World Report. Enrollment continues to grow, reaching a historic high of 15,844 students in Fall 2025an increase of 5.49% over the previous year.
About Grand Forks
The tree-lined sidewalk streets of Grand Forks, North Dakota boast lush greenery and flowers along the Red River of the North. Grand Forks is home to about 60,000 people, making it one of the most comfortable and family-friendly locations in the U.S. Learn more about Grand Forks at grandforksiscooler.com
