Anesthesiology

New resident spotlight: Maranda Thompson, MD, PhD

Maranda Thompson, MD, PhD, is a new resident physician at UNMC Department of Anesthesiology. Why did you choose the medical field? I am the oldest of four, and growing up I had a large role in raising my siblings. I realized my passion for caring for others, which led me to pursue a career in […]

Mar 20, 2024

Maranda Thompson, MD, PhD

Dr. Goeller named new pediatric anesthesiology division chief

Jessica Goeller, DO, joined the faculty at the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology in 2014.

Mar 20, 2024

Jessica Goeller, DO

Department of Anesthesiology welcomes 12 new residents

Shelby Schelkopf will continue her residency close to home. On Match Day, the Geneva, Nebraska, native was one of eight UNMC medical students who learned they had matched to the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology. “I’m thrilled to stay at UNMC because of the people in the department and the robust training that residents receive,” Schelkopf […]

Mar 19, 2024

In the spotlight: Sarah Kirke, MSN

Name: Sarah Kirke  Hometown: Atlantic, Iowa Title and department at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine: Patient Safety and Quality Coordinator, Department of Anesthesiology How long have you been with UNMC? I started at UNMC as a research coordinator back in 2016. I left for a short while in 2023 but am happy to be back and in this role now.  […]

Mar 18, 2024

Jessica Goeller, DO, named division chief, vice chair of pediatric anesthesia

“I am excited for the opportunity to lead such a strong, robust, compassionate and valuable team of people,” Dr. Goeller said. “I certainly feel humbled by the responsibility of the position and I am grateful to Dr. Shukry for his support and mentorship.”

Mar 12, 2024

Jessica Goeller, DO

Nathan Goergen, MD, PhD, bridges the gap between engineering and medicine

Driven by a passion for improving patient care, Nathan Goergen, MD, PhD, a resident in the UNMC department of anesthesiology, bridges the gap between engineering and medicine.

Mar 11, 2024

Anesthesiology marks accomplishments in its annual report

The report from the 2022-23 academic year now is available online.

Feb 28, 2024

Amy Duhachek-Stapelman, MD. vice chair of education for the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology, work in the operating room at the Hixson-Lied Center.

Midwest Anesthesia Resident Conference set for April

A record number of UNMC medical students and UNMC Department of Anesthesiology residents will attend.

Feb 27, 2024

Alec Seei, DO, practices his presentation for the Midwest Anesthesia Resident Conference

Medical research highlights, February 2024

The college received grant and funding awards totaling nearly $3.9 million in December.

Feb 13, 2024

Hanjun Wang, MD

Search committees named for next chairs of anesthesiology, radiology

Bradley Britigan, MD, dean of the UNMC College of Medicine, tasks Kevin Garvin, MD, and David W. Mercer, MD, as leaders of the searches.

Feb 9, 2024

Kevin Garvin, MD, and David W. Mercer, MD