College of Medicine
UNMC faculty among new NSRI fellows
Eight UNMC names among 49 new fellows announced Wednesday by the National Strategic Research Institute.
May 5, 2022

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

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

College faculty honored at annual meeting
Faculty were recognized for 30, 40 years of service at UNMC.
May 2, 2022

COM student of the month
Carmen Ochoa has a master’s degree in medical anatomy from UNMC.
May 2, 2022

New faculty
Three new faculty members have joined the UNMC College of Medicine this month.
May 2, 2022

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

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

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
