Stephanie Montgomery
Gaining mastery over distractions
The Curtain of Distraction has gained notoriety approaching March Madness as Arizona State University basketball fans demonstrated success in interfering with their opponent’s free-throw shooting. A black curtain on poles, strategically placed behind the visiting team hoop, suddenly opens at the time of a free-throw shot revealing bizarre scenes such as two people with unicorn […]
Mar 27, 2015
Women's Center for Advancement honors UNMC's Angela Hewlett, M.D. Angela Hewlett, M.D., assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Infectious Diseases and associate medical director of the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit is among 10 women who will be honored June 2 at the Hilton Omaha as part of the 28th annual Tribute to Women Lunch for […]
Mar 27, 2015
UNMC College of Medicine faculty received 18 awards represent more than $2.4 million in new funding during the month of January.
Mar 27, 2015
April 3 – “Living with Cancer in Nebraska,” airs at 7 p.m. on NET1. Several UNMC oncologists are being interviewed for this special program. April 9 – Culture Fest. April 13 – Dr. Hank Bounds will begin as president of the University of Nebraska. April 10-18 – Nebraska Science Festival. Learn more here. April 16 […]
Mar 27, 2015
Let me begin by congratulating the more than 120 fourth-year students who went through Match Day on March 20. This year’s class marked the first class that has been here for all four years of my deanship.
Mar 27, 2015
College of Medicine Student of the Month – Tyler Chonis, first-year
Editor’s Note: Each month, InterCOM will highlight a “Student of the Month” from the College of Medicine. Students will be featured for their participation in activities outside of medical school and for making a difference in the community. The goal is to recognize students for what they are doing and to encourage other students to get […]
Mar 27, 2015
With all the rapid changes taking place in the health care delivery system, I wanted to share a couple clinical success stories with you this month.
Feb 26, 2015
Do’s and Don’ts after Valentines
The flowers are drooping, the only chocolates left are dented and coconut, and your monthly budget for February is shot. Another Valentine’s Day is behind us, and keeping the love alive takes more than a pudgy cupid’s arrow. Before surrendering because it’s too much work, consider these researched ideas that will kindle the love.
Feb 25, 2015
UNMC alumnus, Warren Berggren, M.D., dies at age 85
Warren Berggren, M.D., a distinguished medical missionary throughout his career, died Jan. 30 at his home in Golden, Colo. He was 85.
Feb 25, 2015
