College of Medicine

Research highlights

The UNMC College of Medicine received new grant and funding awards representing $6,868,743 in new funding in November.

Jan 15, 2021

Alicia Schiller, PhD

New faculty spotlight: Corey Georgesen, MD

Dr. Georgesen is an assistant professor and director of dermatopathology, UNMC Department of Dermatology.

Jan 15, 2021

Corey Georgesen, MD

Upcoming events

Events of interest to UNMC College of Medicine students, faculty and staff.

Jan 15, 2021

From left, Diana Florescu, MD, Nada Fadul, MD, and Richard Starlin, MD, will speak at the Jan. 19 Science Cafe about COVID-19 vaccines.

COM resident program director of the month

Dr. Lauer is the program director for anatomic and clinical pathology.

Jan 15, 2021

Scott Lauer, MD

COM employee of the month

Kerin Misiunas is an administrator in the UNMC Department of Family Medicine.

Jan 15, 2021

Culture conversation: Gratitude

This month’s Culture Conversation topic is gratitude.

Jan 15, 2021

Clear masks available for deaf patients

Masks are available to med center providers.

Jan 13, 2021

Pandemic prompts guidance on emotional needs of children

UNMC pediatrician Arwa Nasir helped created AAP interim guidance.

Jan 12, 2021

Arwa Nasir, MD

Time out with T.O. – Paying it forward

Philanthropist Bill Scott and wife Ruth help fund new trauma center at Great Plains Health.

Jan 12, 2021

After he suffered a serious accident in 2005, Bill Scott was no longer able to engage in one of his favorite pastimes - playing the trumpet. Thanks to his dedication and rehabilitation efforts, Scott has regained his ability to play. He's seen here playing at a UNMC event with his son, John.

UNMC training model developed to aid accurate COVID testing

Improperly done nasal swabs can result in false negatives, injury

Jan 11, 2021

Side view of the Oral Nasal Pharyngeal Anatomy Clinical Education trainer