As a member of Trinity's team of emergency physicians in the Emergency/Trauma Center, Dr. Talley provides immediate diagnosis and treatment for people with life-threatening illness and injury. A Glenburn native, he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1995 from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed residency training at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. He was active duty in the U.S. Air Force from 1995-2001. Prior to joining Trinity Health Dr. Talley was an associate director and staff physician at the Center for Family Medicine in Minot for 10 years. He is board certified in Family Medicine.
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Shawn Thompson, DSc,PA-C
A member of our Emergency/Trauma team, Shawn Thompson, DSc, PA-C, is a doctor of science and board certified physician assistant, specializing in Emergency Medicine. A retired military medical officer, Shawn brings extensive experience to his position, having cared for soldiers in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1993 and worked as a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) specialist for 11 years before attending the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) earning both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in PA studies from the University of Nebraska. After graduating he was assigned to the 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division at Ft. Benning, GA. In addition to primary care medicine, Shawn spent 15 months in Iraq responsible for coordinating medical assets at three separate combat outposts and point of injury care during numerous combat operations. Subsequently he was assigned to the U.S. Army Ranger School. He was sole medical officer for the school’s Ft. Benning phase and later, as the senior medical officer, was responsible for coordinating medical care for the thousands of students attending annually at three geographically separate locations. In 2013, Shawn completed his Doctor of Science in Emergency Medicine PA Studies at Baylor University, Ft. Sam Houston. He moved to Ft. Bliss, TX, joining the emergency department at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While at William Beaumont he spent a period of several months as the Officer in Charge of the 31st Combat Support Hospital’s Level II trauma center in Kabul, Afghanistan. Returning from the war zone he was named assistant professor and program director for the U.S. Army-Baylor University Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Residency program, a post he held prior to joining Trinity Health. He’s board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and certified in advanced trauma, pediatric, and cardiac life support.
Brian Tin-Maung, MD
A board certified anesthesiologist, Dr. Tin-Maung manages patient pain levels before, during, and after surgical procedures, with a focus in obstetrical and cardiac anesthesiology. Born and reared in Myanmar (Burma), he earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine 1 in Yangon and completed his Anesthesiology residency at New York Medical College, Valhalla.
Jim Schmidt, MD
A Minot native, Dr. Schmidt worked as a medical technologist in North Dakota, Minnesota and Georgia before earning his medical degree from UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Grand Forks. While in medical school he gained research experience in the areas of osteoporosis and pneumonia. He completed his Family Medicine residency at UND’s Center for Family Medicine in Minot and performed locum work at several community hospitals in the area before joining Trinity Medical Group’s hospitalist program. He is certified in cardiac, trauma, neonatal and pediatric life support.
Kari Rist, CRNA
A certified registered nurse anesthetist, Kari Rist, CRNA, provides anesthesia care to patients across a wide spectrum of surgical cases. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Nursing from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, and received her Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. Prior to pursuing her advanced degree she served as a registered nurse at UniMed Medical Center and later at Trinity Health after the two systems merged. She’s been a member of Trinity’s Anesthesia Department since 2004. A member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Kari is certified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists.
Chittaranjan Routray, MD
Chittaranjan Routray, MD, specializes in Hospital Medicine, a medical field that focuses on caring for patients in a hospital setting. He is board certified in Family Medicine. Originally from Cuttack, India, Dr. Routray received his medical degree from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore. He did his internship at SCB Medical College and Hospital and emigrated to the U.S., where he completed his family practice residency at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Northwest Campus in Minot. During his residency he received the Resident of the Year award in 2013-2014 and was named Primary Care Provider of the Year.
Part of his training involved research into liver cirrhosis and chronic liver disease in association with Mayo Clinic’s Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Rochester, MN. His articles on liver disease have been published in the American Journal of Physiology – Cell Physiology, the Journal of Clinical Investigation and the Hepatology journal. In addition, he was one of several experts to author a book chapter for the 2009 definitive work, Chronic Liver Failure: Mechanisms and Management. A Diplomate of American Board of Family Medicine, Dr. Routray is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and American Medical Association. He enjoys fishing, wildlife photography and music.
Jeffrey Sather, MD
Jeffrey Sather, MD, MBA, FACEP, serves as Executive Medical Director and Emergency Physician at Trinity Health, and as the State EMS Medical Director for the North Dakota Department of Health. A dedicated leader in emergency medicine and rural healthcare, Dr. Sather brings more than four decades of experience across clinical care, system leadership and statewide health initiatives.
Dr. Sather began his career in emergency services in 1979, first training as an EMT at the U.S. Air Force Hospital in Minot and later as a paramedic at United Hospital in Grand Forks. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Minot State University, a Doctor of Medicine from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Tennessee–Knoxville. He completed his Emergency Medicine residency at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio, and is board-certified in Emergency Medicine. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians.
Since joining Trinity Health in 1992, Dr. Sather has led and contributed to numerous quality and performance improvement initiatives across the health system. His leadership roles have included Chief of Staff for Trinity Health’s more than 300 credentialed medical staff members, and he currently serves on the Trinity Health Board of Directors.
In his role as State EMS Medical Director since 2014, Dr. Sather provides medical oversight for the Division of Emergency Medical Systems, including prehospital EMS, statewide cardiac and stroke systems of care and emergency preparedness. He has been instrumental in uniting health systems across North Dakota to develop standardized statewide protocols and coordinated systems for timesensitive emergencies such as cardiac and stroke care.
Dr. Sather has also served on several governing boards, including Quality Health Associates of North Dakota—where he served as Board President—the Midwest Region of the American Heart Association and the Great Plains Quality Innovation Network, and Mountain Pacific Quality Health.
Throughout his career, Dr. Sather has remained deeply committed to advancing and strengthening rural healthcare, a passion that continues to guide his leadership and service.
John Nelson, MD
Dr. Nelson is trained to provide general medical care for every member of the family, from infants to seniors. He can make referrals to a specialist when needed while continuing to coordinate an individual’s care. Originally from Galway, Ireland, he received his medical degree from the University of Galway. He fulfilled his internship at Altnagelvin Hospital in Northern Ireland. Dr. Nelson is board certified by the American Board of Family Practice.
Christine Nelson, CRNA
A certified registered nurse anesthetist, Christine M. Nelson, CRNA, provides anesthesia care to patients across a wide spectrum of surgical cases. A Minot native, she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Minot State University and completed her Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. She was a staff RN with Trinity Health for five years prior to joining our Anesthesia team. Christine is a member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and the North Dakota Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Alicia Norby, MD
Alicia Norby, MD, specializes in Hospital Medicine, a medical field that focuses on caring for patients in a hospital setting. She is board certified in Internal Medicine. A graduate of the University of North Dakota, Dr. Norby completed both her Doctor of Medicine degree and Internal Medicine residency at UND’s School of Medicine & Health Sciences, and its affiliate campuses. She was awarded the Peter Czernek Ethics and Professionalism Award in 2008 and was named a member of Phi Beta Kappa honorary society in 2002. She is a member of the American College of Physicians.