InterCOM
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
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
Dr. Denham Harman – legendary scientist – dies at age 98
Denham Harman, M.D., Ph.D., 98, a legendary figure in science for his 1954 proposal of the Free Radical Theory of Aging, died Nov. 25 at Lakeside Hospital in Omaha after a brief illness. He served on the faculty of the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha for 52 years (1958 to 2010). Dr. Harman, who was […]
Dec 17, 2014
Thinking outside the box on Ebola testing
Professionals in laboratories across the UNMC campus are on the front line in helping physicians get the information they need to treat Ebola patients.
Dec 17, 2014
Retirement tea set for Drs. Johansson, Landmark
The UNMC Department of Pathology & Microbiology will host a retirement tea to celebrate the careers of Sonny Johansson, M.D., and James Landmark, M.D., both retiring at the end of the year.
Dec 17, 2014
UNMC College of Medicine faculty brought in 22 awards representing nearly $4.4 million in new funding during the month of October.
Dec 17, 2014
Reflections on the retirements of three key faculty members
By Chandra Are, M.B.B.S., vice chair, education – College of Medicine; associate professor, surgical oncology; program director, general surgery residency (Note: This story was written by Dr. Are six months ago.) The past few months could have been passed along as any other May-June of any other year. Everyone is working hard as the arrival […]
Dec 17, 2014
Student of the Month – Hugh Hiller, second-year medical student
Each month, InterCOM will highlight a “Student of the Month” from the College of Medicine.
Dec 17, 2014
