InterCOM

New faculty

Four new faculty members have joined the College of Medicine. They include an associate professor, an assistant professor and two instructors.

May 30, 2018

Ashley Wysong, MD, is associate professor and chair of the newly created UNMC Department of Dermatology.

Research highlights

College of Medicine researchers bring in more than $3.4 million in new funding with 22 grant awards.

May 30, 2018

Howard Gendelman, MD, has received continuous research funding from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke since 1995.

Dr. Taylor receives Excellence in Teaching Award honoring pioneering women

Internal medicine physician recognized for her efforts in teaching course on communication skills to first- and second-year medical students.

May 30, 2018

Medical students present teaching awards

Golden Apple, Hirschmann recipients announced.

May 30, 2018

From left, Hirschmann Prize Awardees David McMillan, Ph.D., and Matt Devries, M.D.

Kimberly Latacha, Ph.D., recognized with Basic Science Teaching Award

Gross anatomy professor recognized for her work in teaching students the foundational aspects of medicine.

May 30, 2018

Kim Latacha, PhD (second from left) received the Basic Science Outstanding Teaching Award from the College of Medicine and the Class of 1962. Other participants at the award luncheon included (from left-right): Pat O'Gara, MD, Class of 1962; Gerald (Jay) Moore, MD, senior associate dean for academic affairs; and Bill Orr, MD, Class of 1962.

Registration still open for Friday’s research retreat

Event will strengthen collaborations between departments for translational and interdisciplinary research.

May 30, 2018

From left, Howard Fox, M.D., Ph.D., and Shelby Kutty, M.D., Ph.D., will be co-chairs of the research retreat.

News briefs

Children’s Hospital president and CEO receives Distinguished Achievement Award from his medical school alma mater.

May 30, 2018

Richard Azizkhan, M.D.

COM resident of the month

Neurology resident enjoys anything that provides adrenaline rush.

May 30, 2018

COM employee spotlight

Student wellness advocate for College of Medicine has bouquet of flowers on her desk every day.

May 30, 2018

Resident program director of the month

Over the past 34 years, legendary internal medicine residency director has helped create a program that ranks among the top 5 percent in the country on national board exam.

May 30, 2018