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122 senior medical students receive residency assignments
46 percent staying in Nebraska, 59 percent matched in primary care.
Apr 21, 2014
Construction update – Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
A flurry of construction activity is under way at the intersection of 45th Street and Dewey Avenue (Durham Research Plaza).
Apr 21, 2014
The following 16 awards totaling more than $1.3 million were granted to College of Medicine faculty during February.
Apr 21, 2014
Division Profile: Internal Medicine – Nephrology
Chief: Troy Plumb, M.D. Personnel: 6 faculty, 6 staff, 4 fellows New Programs: Advanced hypertension clinic – This clinic focuses on those patients who have not responded to standard medical therapy or who have suspected secondary causes of hypertension. First home-only dialysis unit in Omaha – This clinic focuses on treating patients on peritoneal dialysis […]
Apr 21, 2014
April 14 – May 2 – Campus food drive. April 21 – Distinguished Scientist event, 4 p.m., Durham Research Center Auditorium. April 24 – Annual Faculty Awards event, 4 p.m., Durham Research Center Auditorium. April 24-27 – Nebraska Science Festival. Jeff Corwin, host of “Animal Planet,” will be the featured presenter on April 25 at […]
Apr 21, 2014
Laughter is widely prescribed as good medicine
Laughter is widely prescribed as good medicine, so keep reading if you want to see if the funniest joke in the world helps you feel better.
Apr 21, 2014
COM Student of the Month – Amir (Ali) Khan, fourth-year student
Editor’s Note: 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 […]
Apr 21, 2014
Dr. Oleynikov receives major university award
University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken has announced the 2014 winners of the university’s most prestigious awards for teaching, research and engagement, and UNMC’s Dmitry Oleynikov, M.D., is a recipient of the Innovation, Development and Engagement Award (IDEA).
Apr 18, 2014
181 UNMC physicians make Best Doctors list
A total of 181 UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center physicians have been recognized on this year’s list of Best Doctors in America®. The doctors include private practice physicians as well as full and part-time faculty at UNMC who are also affiliated with UNMC Physicians, the UNMC faculty physician group.
Apr 18, 2014
Dr. Linder named interim president of University of Nebraska
At its March 21 meeting, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved the appointment of James Linder, M.D., of Omaha, as interim president of the university, effective May 3.
Apr 18, 2014
