Parents & Family Association
The UNMC College of Medicine Parents and Family Association is an organization comprised of parents and family members of students enrolled in the UNMC College of Medicine. This advisory council was founded to enhance communication between parents and family members of these students, the college and the university.
Purpose
- Enhance communication between family members and the UNMC College of Medicine.
- Promote social interaction among students.
- Support student wellness.
- Inform family members of campus, college, and student updates.
PFA Events
The Parents & Family Association sponsors multiple events for College of Medicine students and their families annually.
Family Day
Family Day is an event for family members held each August on the morning of the White Coat Ceremony. This event is an opportunity for families to hear from the College of Medicine and campus leadership about the support offered to students while they attend UNMC.
M1 Picnic
Each May, the Parents & Family Association sponsors an end-of-year event planned by the M1 class to celebrate their first year of medical school.
Significant Other's Reception
The Significant Other's Reception is held each August during Orientation Week and provides an opportunity for the partners of medical students to get to know each other. All College of Medicine students and their partners are invited to attend.
Match Day & Commencement
The Parents & Family Association sponsors the Match Day and Commencement celebrations planned by the M4 class.
Council Leadership
| President |
|---|
| Tracy Kochenderfer (Student Year 2026) |
Members
| Student Year 2025 | Student Year 2026 | Student Year 2027 | Student Year 2028 |
|
Kim Anderson |
Penny & Rusty Ford
|
Amy & Chris Blaser Christy & Tom Champoux Tamara Doehner Susan Grinde Anne Perlman Beth Stinson Michelle Seizys |
Nikki & Adam Kirshenbaum Janice Nichols Michaela Spurling Kerry Bernal Lorry Page Jeanine & Spencer Anderson Kathleen & Mike Pallesen Stacy Kohmetscher Kari Ridder Renee Yost Tanya Custer Angelo Ligouri |
Student Representatives
| 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|
| Sophia Jensen | Ryan Chapman |
Support Our Work
The work of the Parents & Family Association is made possible through gifts to the Parents & Family Innovation Fund at the University of Nebraska Foundation. Thank you for your generosity!
Contact Us
If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please let us know!