College of Medicine

UNMC celebrates 40 years of PAs

UNMC marks anniversary with inaugural physician assistants class.

May 4, 2015

Seventeen members of the 1975 UNMC inaugural class of physician assistant graduates gathered for a 40-year celebration.

VanderMeulen testifies before Congress on PAs

UNMC educator speaks on the importance of physician assistants.

May 4, 2015

Stephane VanderMeulen, right, testifies before the Appropriations Committee. (Photo courtesy PAEA)

CityMatCH receives federal funding

National organization of urban maternal health leaders is housed at UNMC.

May 1, 2015

Maternal/child health program at UNMC receives $2.56 million grant

CityMatCH program gains HRSA funding for next four years

May 1, 2015

UNMC/Nebraska Medicine aim to help Nepal

Med center working to aid the earthquake-ravaged country.

Apr 30, 2015

The earthquake has left many families without homes.

Under the Microscope: Nepal relief efforts

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., speaks with Vijaya Bhatt, M.D., about efforts to help earthquake victims.

Apr 30, 2015

Lookin’ at U – Laura Creamer

Creamer brings years of ophthalmology experience to her role at the Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute.

Apr 30, 2015

Laura Creamer

Dr. Mercer receives inaugural Maurer Award

David Mercer, M.D., Ph.D., honored for his work in intestinal rehabilitation.

Apr 29, 2015

From left, Ellie Batt, Leann and David Mercer, M.D., Ph.D., and Beverly and Harold M. Maurer, M.D.

Medical student receives Howard Hughes fellowship

Sally Ingham will conduct research at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.

Apr 29, 2015

Sally Ingham

Student Senate names Dr. Sharma outstanding mentor

Ashish Sharma, M.D., associate professor of psychiatry, is the second winner of the UNMC Student Senate Distinguished Mentor Award.

Apr 29, 2015

At the ceremony last week, from left, former Student Senate Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee Brett Wergin, UNMC College of Medicine Dean Brad Britigan, M.D., Student Senate past president Krupa Savalia, Ph.D., nominator Dana Bell Raml, Ashish Sharma, M.D., nominator Jennifer Inbarasu, nominator Matt Kelly, UNMC Department of Psychiatry Chair Steve Wengel, M.D., and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.