InterCOM

Dr. Fayad chairs session exploring major changes in acute stroke management

Pierre Fayad, M.D., organized the session at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting.

May 1, 2018

Pierre Fayad, M.D.

News briefs

With Dr. Jeff Hill retiring soon, changes are being made in admissions and student affairs; Drs. Jeff Harrison and Wendy Grant named to associate dean posts.

Apr 30, 2018

Jeff Harrison, M.D. (left) and Wendy Grant, M.D. (right)

Innovative coaching mechanism earns national honor

Doctor, educators from UNMC Department of Anesthesiology developed clinical assessment tool for residents.

Apr 30, 2018

(Clockwise) Faye Haggar, EdD; Amy Duhachek-Stapelman, MD; Andrea Dutoit, MD; Jean Simonson, MD, MACM; Katie Goergen, MD; Karisa Walker, MD; and Cathleen Peterson-Layne, MD, PhD, won the Philip Liu Award for Innovation in Anesthesia Education.

Coaching the focus of leadership retreats

More than 100 UNMC leaders received training and development in coaching.

Apr 27, 2018

UNMC leaders attend a coaching workshop.

A message from the dean

New dermatology chair, Dr. Ashley Wysong, hits the ground running; hires three other dermatologists with Nebraska roots

Apr 27, 2018

Behavioral Health Education Center announces annual awards honorees

The awards honor individuals who are mentoring others and advocating greater access, awareness, and information about behavioral health careers in Nebraska

Apr 27, 2018

Howard Liu, M.D. (left) presents the BHECN Courage Award to Jennifer Alquicira of Omaha.

Coming events

Cattlemen’s Ball on June 2 to feature legendary singer Trace Adkins; will raise research funding for the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Apr 27, 2018

The 2018 Cattlemen's Ball will be held June 1-2 near Hebron, Neb. Country western singer Trace Adkins will headline the event. This photo depicts the check presentation from the 2017 Cattlemen's Ball, which raised $904,000 for the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Awards recognize research in aging diseases

Kelly Stauch, Ph.D., receives the Vada Kinman Oldfield Alzheimer’s Research Fund Award and Katherine Olson, Ph.D., receives the Nancy and Ronald Reagan Alzheimer’s Scholarship Fund Award.

Apr 27, 2018

COM student of the month

Working out, grilling with friends, prayer and meditation help 4th-year medical student maintain balance.

Apr 26, 2018

COM resident of the month

Nephrology fellow is one of three people to come to UNMC from small Arizona residency program to do nephrology fellowship.

Apr 26, 2018