Sarah Hankin
CRNA Spotlight: Jeffrey Bedoya
National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Week is January 19-25. To celebrate, the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology is shining the spotlight on a few of the CRNAs in the department. Name: Jeffrey Bedoya Education background: What inspired you to pursue a career as a CRNA? My motivation to become a nurse anesthetist came from shadowing a […]
Jan 21, 2025
Dr. Markin appointed to new role in anesthesiology
Nicholas Markin, MD, now is vice chair of education and innovation in the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology.
Jan 17, 2025
Resident spotlight: Alexander Scheiber, MD
Alexander Scheiber, MD, joins the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology as a resident physician. Why did you choose the medical field? In the summer following my 8th grade year, I had the opportunity to shadow some nurses at the Omaha Children’s Hospital. I had the distinct pleasure of being in the room for an open-heart procedure on […]
Jan 8, 2025
Seeing double: CRNAs Jason and Nathan Cromer
For Jason and Nathan Cromer, the identical twin bond has always been strong and although they never planned to follow the same path through life, Jason said it happened more often than not. “We have always strived to be successful in life, we just didn’t know it was going to be in health care.”
Jan 8, 2025
Nicholas Markin, MD, appointed vice chair of education and innovation
“I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Markin to our leadership team,” said Mohanad Shukry, MD, PhD, interim chair of the department. “ His vision, expertise, and passion for leveraging data and technology will undoubtedly elevate our educational programs and enhance the department’s overall functions. I am confident Dr. Markin will continue to shape the future of anesthesiology at both local and national levels.”
Dec 13, 2024
Troy Wildes, MD, vice chair of perioperative medicine, quality and safety, collaborated with national endocrinology leaders to present an educational webinar for the American Diabetes Association Institute of Learning on October 15. The session covered best practices for managing the perioperative care of patients who use wearable diabetes devices, including continuous glucose monitors, standalone […]
Nov 18, 2024
Jaime Kobs named to leadership role at Village Pointe Health Center
Nurse anesthetist Jaime Kobs, was appointed associate director of nurse anesthetists at Village Pointe Health Center, replacing Ann Donnelly-Haasch. Donnelly-Haasch has been with UNMC and Nebraska Medicine for more than 25 years. Tiffany Olson, division chief of nurse anesthesia, thanked Donnelly-Haasch for the hard work and effort she has poured into this position over the […]
Oct 28, 2024
UNMC Department of Anesthesiology’s global health efforts in Zambia
Two teams from the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology recently returned from a month-long global health trip to the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia, as part of the Global Academic Anesthesia Consortium. In addition to providing hands on and didactic clinical training to the residents of UTH, this annual trip provides medical and cultural education […]
Oct 28, 2024
The American Society of Anesthesiology’s (ASA) annual meeting draws anesthesiologists from all over the globe, and the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology turned out in force for a weekend of presentations, panels, research and networking. Faculty, fellows and residents from the department attended the October 18-21 annual meeting held this year in Philadelphia. The conference provides […]
Oct 28, 2024
Jessica Goeller, DO, newest department honoree at the UNMC Circle of Distinction
Eight UNMC Department of Anesthesiology faculty members were recognized in October as part of the UNMC Circle of Distinction. The Circle of Distinction event, held Oct. 1, recognized the recipients of endowed chairs, professorships and fellowships – the highest academic awards the university can bestow on a faculty member – as well as the benefactors […]
Oct 28, 2024
