Attendees engage in civil discourse following “Defamation”
More than 50 people attended “Defamation,” a nationally acclaimed play by Todd Logan, presented Monday at UNMC. The production, which is being shown at each University of Nebraska campus, is part of an ongoing effort to foster collective ownership of diversity, access and inclusion across the system. The courtroom drama explores the highly charged issues of race, class, religion, gender and the law with a twist: the audience is the jury. The facilitated discussion, led by managing producer and cast member Kimm Beavers, provided thoughtful and engaging dialogue among attendees.
Two medical center staff selected for Leadership Omaha
Nicole Carritt, the inaugural director of rural health initiatives for UNMC, and Katherine Porto, physician compensation senior analyst for Nebraska Medicine, are two of the 49 members of the 42nd class of Leadership Omaha.
The members of Leadership Omaha Class 42 were chosen based on their demonstrated community involvement and vision for the future of Omaha. They’ll spend the next 10 months focusing on community trusteeship, community awareness and leadership styles, ultimately joining a network of 1,700+ Leadership Omaha alumni. The new members went through orientation on Aug. 15 and will graduate from the program in June.
Participants attended a retreat this month and then will have monthly, daylong seminars dealing with community issues, including education, inclusivity, and justice. Class members also will complete small group projects that push them to translate their community education and leadership training into direct, positive impact.
Dr. Warchol named NMA Young Physician of the Year
Jordan Warchol, M.D., assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Emergency Medicine, has been named the Nebraska Medical Association’s 2019 Young Physician of the Year.
Dr. Warchol received the award at the organization’s annual session on Sept. 6 in Lincoln.
The Nebraska Medical Association was founded in 1868, and represents nearly 3,000 active and retired physicians, residents and medical students from across the state of Nebraska. Its mission is to serve physician members by advocating for the medical profession, for patients and for the health of all Nebraskans.
Dr. Schmid honored by Chadron State College
Kendra Schmid, Ph.D., professor in the UNMC Department of Biostatistics in the College of Public Health, was awarded the Distinguished Young Alumni Award from Chadron State College. Dr. Schmid, a 2001 alumna, was a Board of Trustees Scholarship recipient and math scholar while attending CSC. She was the treasurer of the Nebraska Gamma Chapter of Kappa Mu Epsilon, the national mathematics honors society, from 1998 to 1999 and president from 1999 to 2001.
Dr. Schmid also serves as the campus director of assessment and is the assistant dean of graduate studies at UNMC.
In addition to her roles as an educator and an administrator, Dr. Schmid is active in research. As a biostatistician, she plays a major role in numerous research projects at UNMC, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and Boys Town National Research Hospital. She is involved with six grants studying a variety of health disorders from breast cancer treatment to assistive devices to assist stroke survivors with walking. She also has co-authored a book chapter and numerous articles in peer-reviewed professional journals.
Feedback wanted on cafes and coffee shops at Nebraska Medical Center
Leaders in Food Services want to know how they’re doing. If you dine at any of the cafe locations or visit the coffee shops at Nebraska Medical Center, please take a few minutes to complete this satisfaction survey. The data collected will be used to refresh menus, concepts and services, as well as provide information on the evolving needs and preferences of their patrons.
Dr. Vose co-chairing conference looking at challenges women face in oncology/hematology
Julie Vose, M.D., professor, internal medicine, and chief of the division of oncology/hematology is one of the three co-chairs for a two-day conference on Oct. 4-5 in Santa Monica, Calif., that will address challenges women face in the oncology and hematology fields and identify actionable career strategies. The first-ever “Leadership Empowerment and Development (LEAD) Conference: Enriching Experiences for Women in Hematology and Oncology” also will feature essential clinical updates, in addition to career development workshops and professional networking opportunities.
The three co-chairs also will be featured keynote speakers at the conference, joining presenters from MD Anderson, Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center, University of Chicago, United States Food and Drug Administration, Bristol-Myers Squibb, City of Hope, Texas Oncology, University of Arizona Cancer Center, and others.
Nearly 46% of medical school graduates are women, yet women physicians remain underrepresented in leadership roles. A recent report on the State of Women in Academic Medicine states that women make up nearly 50% of medical school applicants but only 21% percent of full professors, 16% of deans, and 15% of department chairs.
Emerging Professional Program partners with Food Bank
The Emerging Professionals Program will be partnering with the Food Bank for the Heartland for its fall volunteer opportunity.
This volunteer opportunity is for EPP members only and will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26. The day will consist of a light breakfast and brief orientation, followed by a morning designed to “Feed the Greatest Need” for the Food Bank.
When: Saturday, Oct. 26, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: Food Bank for the Heartland Volunteer Center, 10525 J St., Omaha
Registration is required and will close on Oct. 16. Register here.
For more information regarding the volunteer day, please contact the EPP community engagement co-chairs Carolyn Faylor and Laura Vinson.
If you are interested in joining the Emerging Professionals Program, please register here.