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Four assume key roles in UNMC academic affairs

Will direct equity office and several key programs for faculty

Jul 12, 2013

INBRE scholars: Meet Kaitlin Goettsch

UNO sophomore is interested in making discoveries about the world around her.

Jul 12, 2013

Kaitlin Goettsch

School of Allied Health Professions powers up for reunion

A celebration of 75th anniversary of the clinical laboratory sciences program highlights the event.

Jul 11, 2013

Chancellor candidate forum: Robert Califf, M.D.

NU president J.B. Milliken welcomes input, feedback on Dr. Califf’s visit to UNMC.

Jul 11, 2013

Robert Califf, M.D.

Dr. Wigton steps down from associate dean post

Held position for 37 years Robert Wigton, M.D., is more than the unofficial campus historian. He's also, according to College of Medicine Dean Bradley Britigan, M.D., "one of the pillars upon which the history of UNMC rests."  Dr. Wigton, who stepped down June 30 as associate dean of graduate medical education, received his M.D. and […]

Jul 11, 2013

Dr. Wadman named associate dean for graduate medical education

Michael Wadman, M.D., has been named associate dean for graduate medical education for the College of Medicine. He replaces Robert Wigton, M.D., who retired on June 30 after 37 years in the position. Dr. Wadman is associate professor of emergency medicine and has served as assistant dean for graduate medical education since 2012. In 2003, […]

Jul 11, 2013

Michael Wadman, M.D.

Coming Events

July 29 — Durham Museum's 2013 Participant's Night from 5 to 8 p.m. UNMC and Nebraska Medical Center employees can enjoy dinner, family-friendly activities, and explore the latest exhibition, "A T. Rex Named Sue" from Chicago's Field Museum. Free admission for immediate family only (includes two adults and dependent children from the same household under […]

Jul 11, 2013

COM Student of the Month – Andrew Baumgartner, 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 […]

Jul 11, 2013

Andrew Baumgartner, fourth-year student

UNMC loses one of its top supporters – Dr. Leland Olson

Dr. Olson and his late wife, Dorothy, contributed millions of dollars to fund women's health and nursing initiatives Leland Olson, M.D., one of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s top supporters, died Saturday due to complications resulting from a previous stroke. He was 92. A native of Palmyra, Neb., Dr. Olson had a large obstetrics […]

Jul 11, 2013

Leland Olson, M.D.

Four assume key roles in academic affairs

Four assume key roles in academic affairs Dele Davies, M.D., vice chancellor for academic affairs, has announced the appointment of four faculty to key positions. The appointments, which were effective July 1, included: Howard Liu, M.D., director of UNMC Faculty Development Programs; Susan Swindells, M.B.B.S., director of the UNMC Equity Office and Faculty Ombudsperson; Rowen […]

Jul 11, 2013