College of Medicine
Children’s new CEO discusses COM affiliation
An academic affiliation is important to new Children’s Hospital & Medical Center leader Claudia Chacón.
Oct 9, 2020
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![Susan Fritz, PhD, has announced she will retire on June 30, 2021.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Fritz100920.jpg)
Joseph Lamar, MD, is a fellow in the UNMC Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care.
Oct 9, 2020
![Joseph Lamar, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Lamar100220.jpg)
![Bradley Britigan, dean of the UNMC College of Medicine](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/BritiganBradley.jpg)
Khazanchi named NMA student advocate of year
The award recognizes a student who has played a crucial role in enhancing the NMA’s public policy priorities.
Oct 9, 2020
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Dr. Skar to study infections in pediatric shunts
NIH award will fund five-year study on immune system’s role in infection-related complications.
Oct 9, 2020
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Dr. Delair takes inaugural diversity role at College of Medicine
Shirley Delair, MD, will begin her duties as associate dean of diversity, equity and inclusion on Nov. 1
Oct 9, 2020
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Mira Yousef is a graduate of Vanderbilt University.
Oct 9, 2020
![Mira Yousef](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Mira100220.jpg)
Dr. Rupp will deliver the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Lectureship in October, and other news and note from the College of Medicine.
Oct 9, 2020
![Mark Rupp, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Rupp100820.jpg)
Questions with Chancellor Gold
If I feel fine, why do I have to use the 1-Check UNMC app every day?
Oct 8, 2020
![Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/GoldPick051420.jpg)