Jo Giles UNMC public affairs
UNMC launches diversity lecture/culture series
It is part education, part celebration. That’s the idea behind UNMC’s new diversity lecture/culture series. The year-long program features ten events alternating between six lectures and four cultural events.
Aug 7, 2008
UNMC SMDEP program graduates 80 scholars
For the third consecutive year, UNMC was one of a select group of U.S. schools to participate in the Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP).
Jul 23, 2008
Study looks into symptom relief for perimenopausal women
It’s as if you wake up one morning and discover gremlins have taken over your body. Your hormones are in a state of flux (think exaggerated premenstrual syndrome symptoms); hot flashes, insomnia, fatigue and irritability become the norm. That’s what it’s like to have perimenopause.
Jun 20, 2008
UNMC, Urban League health care conference a success
Nearly 50 high school students recently converged on the UNMC campus to attend an African American youth health care conference.
Jun 19, 2008
UNMC looks for more physicians to work in underserved areas
UNMC officials will ask the University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday to approve the creation of a Pre-Medical Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program (PMPBCP). The program will assist the UNMC College of Medicine in meeting its strategic goal of a diverse student body and ultimately produce physicians who will practice in underserved rural and urban areas.
Jun 11, 2008
UNMC, Educare partnership includes adult health care
For weeks, Joe Grace heard the sales pitch from his five year-old great nephew, Xavier. The child education center were Xavier attends was having a health fair and Xavier wanted his great uncle to come.
Jun 9, 2008
Dr. Maurer to receive 2008 Men of Honor Award
UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., will receive a Men of Honor Award from the 100 Black Men of Omaha, Inc., on Saturday. The third annual black-tie gala event recognizes individuals whose service to the community fulfills the mission of the organization.
May 30, 2008
Dr. Pamies appointed to National Board of Medical Examiners
The National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) has named Rubens Pamies, M.D., vice chancellor for academic affairs at UNMC, a representative on the NBME’s Test Committee.
May 29, 2008
Doorways of Opportunity: Rural diversity
This is the fifth in a series of stories about a move to ban affirmative action in Nebraska and the potential impact such a policy change would have at UNMC.
May 28, 2008
Doorways of Opportunity: The importance of pipeline programs
This is the third in a series of stories about a move to ban affirmative action in Nebraska and the potential impact such a policy change would have at UNMC.
May 20, 2008