College of Medicine

New medical faculty, October 2023

Twenty-one faculty members joined the UNMC College of Medicine in August and September. They are: Professors Assistant professors Instructor

Oct 6, 2023

Zhenya Tang, MBBS

Dr. Fadul named to national board

Nada Fadul, MD, has been selected for the HIV Medical Association Board.

Oct 6, 2023

Nada Fadul, MD

Resident of the month

A.J. Blazek, MD, is a urologic surgery resident and a graduate and the UNMC College of Medicine.

Oct 6, 2023

A.J. Blazek, MD, and his family

Fellowship director of the month

Erin Smith, MD, has lived in Nebraska all her life and completed her medical training at UNMC.

Oct 6, 2023

Erin Smith, MD

Medical student of the month, October 2023

Medical student Aida Jemal’s hobbies include nature photography and playing billiards.

Oct 6, 2023

Aida Jemal

Pathway students get a glimpse of their future UNMC education

The annual visit of students in the UNMC Pathway Programs is a cornerstone of their experience in the program.

Oct 5, 2023

Nikki Carritt, assistant vice chancellor for health workforce education relations and director of Rural Health Initiatives, told the UNMC pathway students that they are needed as health care professionals to fill the state's workforce shortages across health care disciplines.

Data shows UNMC addresses state’s physician needs

AAMC report shows UNMC grads rank high for primary care, practicing in rural areas and practicing in state.

Oct 5, 2023

Kelly Caverzagie, MD

Transforming the skywalk – and health care education

The new skywalk banners installed last week showcase images from UNMC’s iEXCEL clinical simulation program.

Oct 4, 2023

UNMC’s innovative education showcased at symposium

The inaugural InnovatED Symposium gave educators a forum to share insights and breakthroughs.

Oct 4, 2023

Victor Winter, PhD, delivered a keynote speech on generative AI during the InnovatED Symposium.

NU leadership development program names new fellows

UNMC’s four new fellows are part of the 2023-25 class for NU’s Developing Excellence in Academic Leaders.

Sep 29, 2023

Amir Farhangpour, DDS, Heidi Keeler, PhD, Brandon Grimm, PhD, Ashley Wysong, MD