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Kimberly Schenarts, Ph.D., to receive ASE Distinguished Educator Award
The Association for Surgical Education has selected Kimberly Schenarts, Ph.D., professor, surgery, to receive the 2014 ASE Distinguished Educator Award, the highest surgical teaching award given by the ASE. The award is given annually to an individual who has attained national prominence and demonstrated excellence as a master teacher and educator.
Jan 28, 2015
Dr. Maurer begins next career chapter
If you happen to see Harold M. Maurer, M.D., UNMC chancellor emeritus, walking the halls in a white coat, there’s a good reason – he’s decided to resume his career as a pediatric hematologist/oncologist.
Jan 28, 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
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
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
Brey named director of internal audit
Barbara Brey has been named to the newly created position of director of internal audit.
Dec 17, 2014
