College of Medicine

UNMC lands federal grant to establish rural center in Lincoln, funds four others

Five sites around Nebraska to benefit from grant from Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Sep 28, 2012

Public invited to Oct. 5 Omaha conference on Parkinson’s disease

The American Parkinson’s Disease Association Information and Referral Center of Nebraska will host its first conference in Omaha.

Sep 25, 2012

Vicky Hamm watches out for UNMC’s residents

If you were a medical resident at UNMC in the past 35 years or so, then you know Vicki Hamm.

Sep 24, 2012

A day in the life … Dr. Haorah goes to school

The lengths — both literally and figuratively — that UNMC’s James Haorah, Ph.D., went to to get his education will make your jaw drop.

Sep 21, 2012

Former FASEB president to visit UNMC, discuss science advocacy

Dr. Mark Lively urges scientists to meet their lawmakers and talk to them about the funding process and about the far-reaching benefits this money provides.

Sep 19, 2012

Free Omaha workshop to boost Nebraska’s behavioral health care for children

Three national children’s behavioral health experts to conduct free, three-day workshop Oct. 5-7 in Omaha

Sep 19, 2012

Surviving a heart attack — Cecil’s story

It’s hard to think of someone who had a massive heart attack as “lucky.” But Cecil Carroll is a very lucky man. Watch a video to learn about the innovative procedure UNMC physicians used to save Carroll’s life.

Sep 18, 2012

A day in the life … M1 Caleb Baber: Unbroken stride

Hear the story of Caleb Baber, M1, and it’s tough to fight the lump in your throat: How he was shocked with 69,000 volts and almost died; how he spent 59 days in a burn unit and lost both legs just below the knees … and then made a mission trip to India, ran a 5K on prosthetics, went snowboarding, enrolled in the latest med school class at UNMC.

Sep 13, 2012

Lookin’ at U – Jeanette Gardner

This week, we learn more about Jeanette Gardner, accountant in the department of biochemistry and molecular biology.

Sep 13, 2012

759 new UNMC students participate in ceremonies to mark beginning of profession

The symbolic ceremony signifies the beginning of a health career.

Sep 11, 2012