The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) has been awarded
Rowen K. Zetterman, M.D., the 1998 Samuel Weiss Award, which is given annually
to an individual who has made generous contributions of time, effort and
creativity to the ACG.
Dr. Zetterman is professor, vice chairman and director of clinical operation
of the department of internal medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical
Center. He served on the ACG board of governors from 1990 to 1992 and the
board of trustees in 1991 and 1992. As editor of the American Journal of
Gastroenterology from 1991 to 1997, Dr. Zettermans guidance helped the
journal grow from 1,900 to 2,700 pages published annually.
Dr. Zetterman received his bachelors degree from Nebraska Wesleyan
University in 1966 and his medical degree from UNMC in 1969. He has served
on the UNMC faculty since 1976.
The ACG was founded in 1932 to advance the study and medical treatment
of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. The College promotes the highest
standards in medical education and is guided by its commitment to meeting
the needs of clinical gastroenterology practitioners. The Samuel Weiss
Award was established in commemoration of the ACGs founding father.
UNMC is the only public academic health science center in the state.
Through its commitment to research, education and patient care, UNMC has
established itself as one of the country’s leading centers for cancer research
and treatment and solid organ transplantation. More than $34 million in
research grants and contracts are awarded to UNMC scientists annually.
In addition, UNMC’s educational programs are responsible for training more
health professionals practicing in Nebraska than any other institution.