College of Medicine

Pathology/microbiology’s Tuire Cechin receives Gold ‘U’ award

Learn about Tuire Cechin, the latest recipient of the Chancellor’s Gold ‘U’ award.

Nov 16, 2012

Pain medication addiction reaching epidemic level in Nebraska

Hydrocodone was most prescribed drug in America in 2011

Nov 16, 2012

Aly Hassan, M.D.

A day in the life … Cast away!

See fun photos from last month’s “Procedure Night: Casting Workshop” for students.

Nov 14, 2012

Dr. Wigton to present series on College of Medicine History

Learn about a four-part series on the history of the College of Medicine, which gets underway next week.

Nov 14, 2012

1990s focus on pain a catalyst in the prescription abuse epidemic

The medical world’s sharpened focus on pain treatment contributes to a surge in prescription abuse and addiction.

Nov 13, 2012

Quan Dong Nguyen, Johns Hopkins physician, named chairman of UNMC ophthalmology

Will serve as director of soon-to-be-completed Truhlsen Eye Institute

Nov 12, 2012

Quan Dong Nguyen, M.D.

Low vision center namesake, Alice Williamson, dies at 83

A memorial service for Alice Williamson will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Dundee Presbyterian Church, 5312 Underwood Ave.

Nov 9, 2012

Dr. Quan Dong Nguyen named chairman of ophthalmology

Learn about Quan Dong Nguyen, M.D., who has been named director of the department of ophthalmology.

Nov 7, 2012

UNMC students to host bone marrow registration drive Nov. 13-14

Students invite people between the ages of 18 and 44 to attend one of two registration drives at UNMC.

Nov 7, 2012

Spotlight on new faculty – Meet Birgit Khandalavala, M.D.

Birgit Khandalavala, M.D., associate professor in family medicine, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Nov 5, 2012