Stephanie Montgomery

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences participates in health fair

Several employees of the Truhlsen Eye Institute and the UNMC Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences participated in the April 17 health fair, which was held at the Union Pacific Railroad’s Harriman Dispatching Center in Omaha.

Apr 30, 2015

Muhammad Hassan, M.D. (right), a clinical research fellow in the Ocular Imaging Research and Reading Center (OIRRC) of the Truhlsen Eye Institute at UNMC, is pictured obtaining an image of the optic nerve and retina of  John MacBean, an employee for Union Pacific Railroad.

Kimberly Schenarts, Ph.D., receives ASE Distinguished Educator Award

The award is the highest surgical teaching award given by the ASE and is given annually to an individual who has attained national prominence and demonstrated excellence as a master teacher and educator.

Apr 30, 2015

Research Highlights

The following awards were won by UNMC College of Medicine faculty during the month of February. These 10 awards represent almost $1.1 million in new funding to UNMC.

Apr 29, 2015

Nora Sarvetnick, Ph.D.

Alien abductions and other sleep interruptions

There are a variety of afflictions that can keep us from sleeping at night. Some have no clear explanation but many have solutions. Here are three for your consideration.

Apr 29, 2015

News briefs

Julie Fedderson, M.D., internal medicine – general medicine, was one of the spotlight performers at the Medical Mess Club, medical musical comedy held April 17 at the Joslyn Art Museum.

Apr 29, 2015

Julie Fedderson, M.D.

A message from the dean

Dean Britigan discusses his graduation from the University of Southern California’s medical school and his excitement to begin his career.

Apr 29, 2015

Bradley Britigan, M.D., dean of the college of medicine

Student of the Month | Logan Jones

Get to know Logan Jones, a second-year medical student who enjoys yoga, scuba diving and cooking.

Apr 29, 2015

Logan Jones

Six faculty members receive major awards

Six College of Medicine faculty members received major awards this spring for their stellar efforts in teaching, mentoring, or community service.

Apr 29, 2015

Coming events

Mark your calendars for these upcoming UNMC events.

Apr 29, 2015

LCME site visit set for April 26-28

Since our original site visit in October 2013, the College of Medicine has reviewed the concerns of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) and developed and implemented a robust plan to address the deficiencies.

Mar 30, 2015