College of Medicine
MD-PhD Program recognizes accomplishments
Michael Baine, MD, PhD, and Allison Cushman-Vokoun, MD, PhD, received Alumni Engagement Awards at the event.
May 6, 2022
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Dr. Sil named Vada Kinman Oldfield Scholar
Susmita Sil, PhD, recognized for innovation in Alzheimer’s research.
May 6, 2022
![Susmita Sil, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Sil012022.jpg)
UNMC faculty among new NSRI fellows
Eight UNMC names among 49 new fellows announced Wednesday by the National Strategic Research Institute.
May 5, 2022
![Maj. Gen., USAF (Ret.) Rick Evans, NSRI director](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Evans010521.jpg)
Dr. Sitorius to retire after more than 40 years at UNMC
Former chair of the UNMC Department of Family Medicine changed the face of rural health care in Nebraska.
May 5, 2022
![Michael Sitorius, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Sitorius01311.jpg)
Physicist group offers free, online mini-science fair May 13 to introduce youth to medical physics
Attendees will hear about the day in the life of a medical physicist and the exciting new tools developing to treat cancer, see a physics demonstration and get an opportunity to ask physicists questions.
May 5, 2022
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1,062 UNMC students to receive diplomas during commencement ceremonies
Ceremonies, which will take place May 5 in Norfolk, Kearney and Lincoln and on May 7 in Omaha and Scottsbluff, also will be livestreamed for those who prefer or are unable to attend in person.
May 4, 2022
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Culture conversation: Courage Part II
The College of Medicine’s Culture Conversations allow COM faculty, staff and students to build their professional toolbox and strengthen the college’s workplace and educational culture.
May 2, 2022
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Legislative initiatives will impact the college
Approval of a joint health facility and program funding at UNK, pancreatic cancer center funding and a boost to the behavioral health workforce were among the session highlights.
May 2, 2022
![A rendering of the future UNMC-UNK rural health facility at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/RuralHealth1021822.jpg)
Dr. Lisco appointed to leadership roles beginning July 1
Steven Lisco, MD, will succeed Carl Smith, MD, as Nebraska Medicine chief academic officer and UNMC College of Medicine senior associate dean for clinical affairs.
May 2, 2022
![Steven Lisco, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lisco050222.jpg)
Dr. McCulloh named assistant dean for clinical research
Russell McCulloh, MD, will serve as an advocate to help COM investigators identify and tackle barriers to facilitate local, regional and national research.
May 2, 2022
![Russell McCulloh, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/McCulloh050222.jpg)