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New resident spotlight: Maranda Thompson, MD, PhD
Maranda Thompson, MD, PhD, is a new resident physician at UNMC Department of Anesthesiology. Why did you choose the medical field? I am the oldest of four, and growing up I had a large role in raising my siblings. I realized my passion for caring for others, which led me to pursue a career in […]
Mar 20, 2024
New resident Spotlight: Shelby Schelkopf, MD
Shelby Schelkopf, MD, is a new resident physician at UNMC Department of Anesthesiology. Why did you choose the medical field? All I remember is wanting to be just like my pediatrician when I was a first grader. After that, there wasn’t another field of work that enticed me as much as medicine or a subject […]
Mar 19, 2024
New resident spotlight: Zach Walkenhorst
Zach Walkenhorst, MD, is a new resident physician with the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology. Why did you choose the medical field? I chose the medical field because I had a significant injury during my first year of undergraduate studies and was in/out of the hospital and doctor’s office for several months. It was an important […]
Mar 19, 2024
New resident spotlight: Luke Polenz, MD
Luke Polenz, MD is a new resident physician with the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology. Why did you choose the medical field? Growing up, I liked science, I loved helping people, and I had many positive experiences around physicians growing up and a supportive family that encouraged me along the way. What made you choose anesthesiology? […]
Mar 19, 2024
New resident spotlight: Nathaniel Pester, MD
Nathaniel Pester, MD, is a new resident physician with the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology. Why did you choose the medical field? I wanted to be able to help people in a life-changing way to overcome or push through their illnesses in order to move toward accomplishing their goals and dreams. What made you choose anesthesiology? […]
Mar 19, 2024
Meet the matches: Mariah Tessin
The UNMC 2024 Match Day celebration was held at the Scott Conference Center at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where eight out of 140 medical students at UNMC opened their envelopes and found they had matched to the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology. Why did you choose the medical field? I was always full of […]
Mar 19, 2024
Department of Anesthesiology welcomes 12 new residents
Shelby Schelkopf will continue her residency close to home. On Match Day, the Geneva, Nebraska, native was one of eight UNMC medical students who learned they had matched to the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology. “I’m thrilled to stay at UNMC because of the people in the department and the robust training that residents receive,” Schelkopf […]
Mar 19, 2024
In the spotlight: Sarah Kirke, MSN
Name: Sarah Kirke Hometown: Atlantic, Iowa Title and department at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine: Patient Safety and Quality Coordinator, Department of Anesthesiology How long have you been with UNMC? I started at UNMC as a research coordinator back in 2016. I left for a short while in 2023 but am happy to be back and in this role now. […]
Mar 18, 2024
Jessica Goeller, DO, named division chief, vice chair of pediatric anesthesia
“I am excited for the opportunity to lead such a strong, robust, compassionate and valuable team of people,” Dr. Goeller said. “I certainly feel humbled by the responsibility of the position and I am grateful to Dr. Shukry for his support and mentorship.”
Mar 12, 2024
Nathan Goergen, MD, PhD, bridges the gap between engineering and medicine
Driven by a passion for improving patient care, Nathan Goergen, MD, PhD, a resident in the UNMC department of anesthesiology, bridges the gap between engineering and medicine.
Mar 11, 2024
