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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

Maj. Gen., USAF (Ret.) Rick Evans, NSRI director

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

From left, Samuel Cohen, MD, PhD, and Jon Thompson, MD, both were honored for 40 years of service at the UNMC Annual Faculty Meeting.

COM student of the month

Carmen Ochoa has a master’s degree in medical anatomy from UNMC.

May 2, 2022

Carmen Ochoa

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