John Keenan
Dean’s message: Many things to be thankful for
Recognizing the efforts and partnerships — old and new — that help the UNMC College of Medicine succeed.
Oct 8, 2023
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College’s inaugural Service Learning Award announced
Awards recognize the work of medical students outside the classroom.
Oct 6, 2023
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Toni Ganzel, MD, honored at COM alumni event
Dr. Ganzel’s message for students: ‘Be intentional’ about career goals.
Oct 6, 2023
![From left, Lynn Roh, MD, past president of the UNMC College of Medicine Alumni Council, Toni Ganzel, MD, and Dean Bradley Britigan, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/GanzelCOM2-900x600.jpg)
COM research highlights, October 2023
The UNMC College of Medicine received grant and funding awards representing more than $3.9 million in new funding in August.
Oct 6, 2023
![Hanjun Wang, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Wang_Hanjun_ORIGINAL2.jpg)
New medical faculty, October 2023
Twenty-one faculty members joined the UNMC College of Medicine in August and September. They are: Professors Assistant professors Instructor
Oct 6, 2023
![Zhenya Tang, MBBS](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Zhenya_TangCOM-900x600.jpg)
Dr. Fadul named to national board
Nada Fadul, MD, has been selected for the HIV Medical Association Board.
Oct 6, 2023
![Nada Fadul, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Fadul020221.jpg)
UNMC marks National Hispanic Heritage Month
Carlos Del Río, MD, president of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, visited the Omaha campus.
Oct 6, 2023
![Carlos Del Río, MD, president of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, meets with members of the NHMA Nebraska Chapter and students during Hispanic Heritage Month](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Delrio2.jpg)
A.J. Blazek, MD, is a urologic surgery resident and a graduate and the UNMC College of Medicine.
Oct 6, 2023
![A.J. Blazek, MD, and his family](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/BlazekCOM-900x600.jpg)
Fellowship director of the month
Erin Smith, MD, has lived in Nebraska all her life and completed her medical training at UNMC.
Oct 6, 2023
![Erin Smith, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ErinSmithCOM-900x600.jpg)
Medical student of the month, October 2023
Medical student Aida Jemal’s hobbies include nature photography and playing billiards.
Oct 6, 2023
![Aida Jemal](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AidaCOM-900x600.jpg)