Dr. Mark Rostad Joins HIA Hospice as Medical Director HIA Hospice is proud to welcome Dr. Mark Rostad as its new Medical Director. A Kindred, North Dakota native, Dr. Rostad brings a wealth of experience and deep local ties to his new role, where he will lead the organization's medical team in providing compassionate end-of-life care throughout North Dakota and Minnesota. Dr. Rostad earned degrees in both biology and music from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, before attending the University of North Dakota School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin, where he was selected to serve as Chief Resident. He later pursued a fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at the University of Iowa. Following his training, Dr. Rostad returned to Fargo to begin his practice with Essentia Health, serving as both a hospitalist and the inpatient palliative care physician. After four years in that dual role, he has now stepped into the position of Medical Director at HIA Hospice. "Joining HIA Hospice is an incredible opportunity," said Dr. Rostad. "I've worked alongside their team during my time in palliative care and have seen firsthand the dedication and compassion they bring to every patient and family. I'm honored to be part of that mission." Outside of his professional work, Dr. Rostad enjoys spending time with his wife, Brynn Peterson, an optometrist at Eyecare Associates in Fargo, and their spirited 5-year-old daughter, Ingrid. A lifelong musician, Dr. Rostad also enjoys playing piano, composing music, cooking, reading and traveling. His parents, Cheryl and David Rostad, have long been active members of the Fargo-Moorhead community. His mother volunteers with HIA Hospice, sewing memory bears for families served by the organization. With a strong background in both medicine and the arts, and a passion for family and community, Dr. Rostad is honored to lead HIA Hospice with warmth, vision and expertise. The organization is thrilled to welcome him into this vital role as it continues its mission of providing high-quality, compassionate hospice care across the region. HIA Hospice HIA Dr. Mark Rostad Joins HIA Hospice as Medical Director HIA Hospice is proud to welcome Dr. Mark Rostad as its new Medical Director . A Kindred , North Dakota native , Dr. Rostad brings a wealth of experience and deep local ties to his new role , where he will lead the organization's medical team in providing compassionate end - of - life care throughout North Dakota and Minnesota . Dr. Rostad earned degrees in both biology and music from Concordia College in Moorhead , Minnesota , before attending the University of North Dakota School of Medicine . He completed his internal medicine residency at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse , Wisconsin , where he was selected to serve as Chief Resident . He later pursued a fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at the University of Iowa . Following his training , Dr. Rostad returned to Fargo to begin his practice with Essentia Health , serving as both a hospitalist and the inpatient palliative care physician . After four years in that dual role , he has now stepped into the position of Medical Director at HIA Hospice . " Joining HIA Hospice is an incredible opportunity , " said Dr. Rostad . " I've worked alongside their team during my time in palliative care and have seen firsthand the dedication and compassion they bring to every patient and family . I'm honored to be part of that mission . " Outside of his professional work , Dr. Rostad enjoys spending time with his wife , Brynn Peterson , an optometrist at Eyecare Associates in Fargo , and their spirited 5 - year - old daughter , Ingrid . A lifelong musician , Dr. Rostad also enjoys playing piano , composing music , cooking , reading and traveling . His parents , Cheryl and David Rostad , have long been active members of the Fargo - Moorhead community . His mother volunteers with HIA Hospice , sewing memory bears for families served by the organization . With a strong background in both medicine and the arts , and a passion for family and community , Dr. Rostad is honored to lead HIA Hospice with warmth , vision and expertise . The organization is thrilled to welcome him into this vital role as it continues its mission of providing high - quality , compassionate hospice care across the region . HIA Hospice HIA