Stephanie Montgomery

Betting on the placebo

So the next time you see your clinician, what if you were offered a new treatment?

Jan 29, 2015

Michael Huckabee, Ph.D., professor and director of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Division of Physician Assistant Education

Curriculum Committee implements major changes prior to LCME site visit in April

The UNMC College of Medicine is preparing for the upcoming Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) site visit scheduled for April 26-29. In preparation for that visit, many individuals have provided input and suggestions for improvements.

Jan 28, 2015

Nebraska Medicine named among America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics

The Women’s Choice Award, a leading consumer advocacy group, recognized Nebraska Medicine as one of its 2015 America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics. The annual designation is based on criteria including female patient satisfaction, clinical excellence and what thousands of “moms” say they want from a hospital. We were also ranked a hospital of choice for […]

Jan 28, 2015

Dean’s message

This month, I’d like to use my column to encourage College of Medicine faculty to think about volunteering for the SHARING Clinics.

Jan 28, 2015

Bradley Britigan, M.D.

VanderMeulen to lead physician assistant group

Here are the news briefs.

Jan 28, 2015

Stephane VanderMeulen, assistant professor of physician assistant education in the School of Allied Health Professions

Student of the Month – Rachel Schlueter, first-year medical

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 involved in the community. After all, medical school should be much more than studying.

Jan 28, 2015

Rachel Schlueter, first-year medicine student

Research Highlights

UNMC College of Medicine faculty received nine awards during the month, bringing in $2.8 million in new funding.

Jan 28, 2015

William Rizzo, M.D.

Psychiatry rotations drawing more med students

Building a mental health workforce takes time, and it takes the energy of a lot of organizations and institutions working on smaller pieces of the same goal. When it comes to one piece of the workforce — the number of psychiatrists practicing in Nebraska — UNMC is beginning to see some promising outcomes at the […]

Jan 28, 2015

Howard Liu, M.D.

Dr. Maurer begins next career chapter

If you happen to see Harold M. Maurer, M.D., UNMC chancellor emeritus, walking the halls in a white coat, there’s a good reason – he’s decided to resume his career as a pediatric hematologist/oncologist.

Jan 28, 2015

Harold M. Maurer, M.D., UNMC chancellor emeritus

Kimberly Schenarts, Ph.D., to receive ASE Distinguished Educator Award

The Association for Surgical Education has selected Kimberly Schenarts, Ph.D., professor, surgery, to receive the 2014 ASE Distinguished Educator Award, the highest surgical teaching award given by the ASE. The award is given annually to an individual who has attained national prominence and demonstrated excellence as a master teacher and educator.

Jan 28, 2015

Kimberly Schenarts, Ph.D.