College of Medicine

New faculty

Three new faculty members have joined the UNMC College of Medicine this month.

May 2, 2022

Alan Williamson, MD

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

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.

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

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

Dean’s message: Graduation congratulations

Two different graduation ceremonies mark many challenges overcomes.

May 2, 2022

Bradley Britigan, MD, dean of the UNMC College of Medicine

Commencement ceremony information

Medical students attending the Omaha commencement ceremony can pick up their academic attire this Wednesday or Thursday.

May 2, 2022

This week's commencement ceremony will be at the Baxter Arena.

Campus tour explores combating racism in medicine

Virtual QR code campus tour is the work of two medical students in the enhanced medical education track for underserved and vulnerable populations.

May 2, 2022

From left, UNMC College of Medicine students Donovon Allen and Mark Carter

Drs. Gendelman, Bloch honored with Lifesaver Award

Couple’s work recognized by by Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures.

May 2, 2022

From left, Bonnie Bloch, MD, Howard Gendelman, MD, and David Crouse, PhD

Research highlights

The UNMC College of Medicine received grantand funding awards representing more than $8 million in new funding in March.

May 2, 2022

Xinglong Wang, PhD