Volunteer faculty honored for service to UNMC

The following are highlights from the UNMC College of Medicine Volunteer Faculty Awards program for the first half of 2006. The program recognizes outstanding volunteer faculty members for their contributions to campus, classroom and clinical settings.

William Vosik, M.D., has been a volunteer faculty member for 32 years. He has been involved in UNMC’s rural training tracks and educational experience since their inception and also is involved with residency training in Kearney, Neb.

Harold Tu, D.M.D, M.D.

Harold Tu, D.M.D., M.D., clinical assistant of oral and maxillofacial surgery at UNMC and a private practitioner at Oral Maxillofacial & Facial Plastic Surgeons Inc., has two residents full-time in his office each year and provides surgical and didactic training that supplements and enhances their academic training.

“Dr. Tu is in the unique position to have practiced OMS both in an academic environment, as well as a private practice,” his nominator said. “Therefore, he provides the residents a perspective on the pros and cons of each practice situation. He supports the OMS program wholeheartedly and unselfishly and his presence is very much appreciated.”

Andrew Robertson, M.D.

Andrew Robertson, M.D., perinatologist at Perinatal Associates, P.C. at Nebraska Methodist Hospital and clinical assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at UNMC, serves as a volunteer faculty for UNMC’s Department of Ob/Gyn. He has been a volunteer faculty member for 14 years.

“His leadership in providing a superb educational experience for our second-year residents in high-risk obstetrics makes a substantial contribution to our department. He is an excellent surgeon and clinician and is an excellent role model for our residents and medical students,” his nominator said.

Frederic Ogren, M.D.

Frederic Ogren, M.D., former faculty member of otolaryngology/head and neck surgery at UNMC, continues to be a strong supporter of the department and uses his clinic and operating rooms to educate residents on patients with laryngologic problems.

“Dr. Ogren provides critical education to our residents on the treatment of patients with laryngeal and voice problems,” his nominator said.

Kathleen Farrell, M.D., pediatrician at McCook Clinic, P.C. in McCook, Neb., educates medical students from UNMC and residents from the Creighton/UNMC Residency program at her rural practice. She has spoken multiple times at resident meetings and annual retreats.

Kathleen Farrell, M.D.

“Kathy is truly an outstanding role model for young physicians interested in pediatrics in a non-urban area,” her nominator said. “She has taught young physicians how to practice at the highest level with few specialists and to have a challenging practice which is fun and rewarding.”

Cynthia Guerue, M.D., pediatrician for Platte Valley Pediatrics in Scottsbluff, Neb., has instructed medical students and residents as a volunteer faculty member since 2005. Students and residents will now be able to take rotations in Scottsbluff under her tutelage.

“She brings a high sense of professionalism, a commitment to teaching and is a great role model for students and residents in how to establish a practice in a smaller town,” her nominator said. “The University of Nebraska Medical Center is exceptionally lucky to have attracted Dr. Guerue to our volunteer faculty.”