InterCOM
Do’s and Don’ts after Valentines
The flowers are drooping, the only chocolates left are dented and coconut, and your monthly budget for February is shot. Another Valentine’s Day is behind us, and keeping the love alive takes more than a pudgy cupid’s arrow. Before surrendering because it’s too much work, consider these researched ideas that will kindle the love.
Feb 25, 2015
Faculty facilitators sought for IPE Day
The spring 2015 UNMC Interprofessional Education Day for first-year students will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 11.
Jan 29, 2015
Betting on the placebo
So the next time you see your clinician, what if you were offered a new treatment?
Jan 29, 2015
Psychiatry rotations drawing more med students
Building a mental health workforce takes time, and it takes the energy of a lot of organizations and institutions working on smaller pieces of the same goal. When it comes to one piece of the workforce — the number of psychiatrists practicing in Nebraska — UNMC is beginning to see some promising outcomes at the […]
Jan 28, 2015
Research Highlights
UNMC College of Medicine faculty received nine awards during the month, bringing in $2.8 million in new funding.
Jan 28, 2015
Student of the Month – Rachel Schlueter, first-year medical
Each month, InterCOM will highlight a “Student of the Month” from the College of Medicine. Students will be featured for their participation in activities outside of medical school and for making a difference in the community. The goal is to recognize students for what they are doing and to encourage other students to get involved in the community. After all, medical school should be much more than studying.
Jan 28, 2015
Dean’s message
This month, I’d like to use my column to encourage College of Medicine faculty to think about volunteering for the SHARING Clinics.
Jan 28, 2015
Nebraska Medicine named among America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics
The Women’s Choice Award, a leading consumer advocacy group, recognized Nebraska Medicine as one of its 2015 America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics. The annual designation is based on criteria including female patient satisfaction, clinical excellence and what thousands of “moms” say they want from a hospital. We were also ranked a hospital of choice for […]
Jan 28, 2015