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Sophia Ibrahimi

College of Medicine Student of the Month – Brenda Weidner, fourth-year student

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

Nov 13, 2013

Brenda Weidner

A message from the dean

As the expression goes – out of sight, out of mind. That’s probably an apt description of how people view the process for accreditation of the medical school. It’s one of those things that most people take for granted.

Oct 14, 2013

Brad Britigan, M.D

UNMC hosts meeting to discuss future of Nebraska health care

Experts in primary care and specialty health care delivery, hospital medicine, health care education and patient advocacy, among others, participated in the day-long meeting at UNMC to discuss the future of health care in Nebraska.

Oct 14, 2013

Alan Weil

Dr. Klassen to step down as internal medicine chairman

After eight years in the position, Lynell Klassen, M.D., has informed Brad Britigan, M.D., dean of the College of Medicine, that he intends to step down as chairman of the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine and wants to begin the transition process for finding a new chairman.

Oct 14, 2013

Lynell Klassen, M.D

Dr. Plumb named division chief for nephrology

Following a nationwide search, Troy Plumb, M.D., has been selected as the new division chief of nephrology in the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine.

Oct 14, 2013

Troy Plumb, M.D.

Dr. Norman named director of PT education program

Joe Norman, Ph.D., professor of physical therapy education, has been appointed director of the PT program.

Oct 14, 2013

Joe Norman, Ph.D.

News briefs

James Gigantelli, M.D., professor of ophthalmology and assistant dean of government relations for UNMC, has been elected a new member of the Board of Regents of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).

Oct 14, 2013

James Gigantelli, M.D.

Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center sponsors Komen race

An army of 14,000 runners marched out in droves to support the fight against breast cancer at this year’s Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, sponsored by the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Oct 14, 2013

Division Profile: Internal Medicine Cardiology

Number of people in the Division:

UNMC employees: 19 faculty + 13 fellows + 10 staff
UNMC physician employees: 31

Oct 14, 2013

John Windle, M.D.

Nebraska uninsured can now enroll for health insurance

Oct. 1 marked the first day that people without health insurance could begin enrolling for individual health insurance available through the Affordable Care Act.

Oct 14, 2013