qS CZE

College of Medicine Student of the Month – Brenda Weidner, fourth-year student

Brenda Weidner

Editor’s Note: Each month, InterCOM will highlight a “Student of the Month” from the College of Medicine. Students will be featured for their participation in activities outside of medical school and for making a difference in the community. The goal is to recognize students for what they are doing and to encourage other students to get involved in the community. After all, medical school should be much more than studying.  

Personal:
Born: Omaha.
Education: Skutt Catholic High School; University of Nebraska Medical Center (Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing)
Work: Practiced as a PICU nurse at Children's Hospital & Medical Center for four years prior to enrolling in medical school.

Activities:

  • Simulation Interest Group President 2014 
  • Simulation Fellow
  • Student Ambassador
  • History and Physical teaching assistant
  • Research: I was the site principal investigator in two point prevalence studies in Omaha. I am currently working on my first case report.

Hobbies:

  • Spending time with my family
  • Cooking and trying new restaurants
  • Running
  • Yoga
  • Playing piano 

Staying Balanced:

  • People often say they can’t believe I had two kids while in medical school.  However, my children help me stay balanced because at the end of a stressful day, I get to come home and play princesses with my 3 ½ year old daughter and snuggle my 5-month-old son.  Juggling a family and medical school is not always easy but with the help of a supportive husband and two adorable children, I am able to give my best to medical school.