College of Medicine
Faculty develop course to study COVID-19
“Impact of Infectious Diseases” explores how virus is impacting physicians, society and the health care system.
Apr 13, 2020
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Mask guidance for UNMC faculty, staff and students
New guidelines were issued on April 10.
Apr 13, 2020
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John Sparks, M.D., leaves a legacy at UNMC
Dr. Sparks was chair of pediatrics for more than 10 years.
Apr 13, 2020
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‘Handling Stress’ webinar available to view
See April 9 wellness webinar in its entirety.
Apr 13, 2020
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Outstanding mentor of junior faculty: Anna Dunaevsky, Ph.D.
Tuesday’s annual faculty meeting has been moved completely to Zoom.
Apr 13, 2020
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Kari Simonsen, M.D., named chair of UNMC Department of Pediatrics
Brad Britigan, M.D., dean of the UNMC College of Medicine, announced the appointment Thursday.
Apr 10, 2020
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Charity Evans, M.D. named first chief of new UNMC Division of Acute Care Surgery
Acute care surgery relates to trauma care, critical care and emergency general surgery
Apr 10, 2020
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Kari Simonsen, M.D., to lead pediatrics
Dr. Simonsen appointed chair for the UNMC Department of Pediatrics; also leads pediatric services for Children’s Hospital & Medical Center.
Apr 10, 2020
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SIM-NE hosts training on coronavirus for rural hospitals
More than 350 providers from critical access hospitals registered for the Facebook Live event.
Apr 10, 2020
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Outstanding mentor of junior faculty: Maneesh Jain, Ph.D.
Dr. Jain will be honored at the annual faculty meeting on April 14.
Apr 10, 2020
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