Bobby Glickman, M.D., from the department of general surgery, has been selected as the 2003 House Officer of the Year in voting by students, house officers and faculty from UNMC’s College of Medicine.
Dr. Glickman, who completed his general surgery residency June 30, received a certificate to commemorate his award, as well as a $200 savings bond and his name engraved on the plaque in UNMC’s McGoogan Library of Medicine. The award is presented annually to a house officer who displays outstanding qualities as a physician, scholar and teacher, and as someone who stands out as an inspiration to students and as a source of pride for colleagues, teachers and members of the community.
“I feel very lucky to have a job that I love so much and that makes me excited to come to work every day,” said Dr. Glickman, who now is a staff surgeon at Omaha’s Veterans Affairs Medical Center. “Over the past seven years, I’ve made many bonds that will last a lifetime, and they’re among the most important influences that I’ve had on my life.”
In one letter of nomination, Dr. Glickman is described as “one of the best, well-read residents I have been acquainted with during my 20 years as a faculty member. He leads by example and commands the respect of others because of his great clinical ability, dedication to his task and concern for the education of others. Junior residents and students seek out the services that he is in charge of. He elevates the performance of all those around him by his expectations and inspiration.”
During his training, Dr. Glickman has performed approximately 110 basic and 37 advanced laparoscopic procedures, which have included at least 10 procedures in the categories of basic laparoscopic surgery, advanced upper gastrointestinal procedures and advanced intestinal procedures.
Dr. Glickman has contributed to two chapters in vascular surgery
textbooks, as well as additional articles related to vascular surgery and to trauma. He also has presented at both local and national meetings during his training, which included two years of research.