InterCOM

Dr. Torres-Russotto wins mentoring award

Diego Torres-Russotto, M.D., enjoys watching his students present their work. His commitment to his students is one reason Dr. Torres-Russotto was selected as the inaugural recipient of the Student Senate’s Distinguished Mentor Award.

Apr 18, 2014

Diego Torres-Russotto, M.D.

UNMC allergist provides tips for those with allergies

Trees in Nebraska are pollinating in full swing this month. Grass pollen tends to begin in May or June. And ragweed will be along around Aug. 15, give or take a day or two.

For many Nebraskans that means sneezing, nasal congestion, itchy and runny noses and watery eyes.

Apr 18, 2014

Jill Poole, M.D.

A message from the dean

Spring is traditionally a very busy time of the year for the College of Medicine, and this year is no exception.

We are all eagerly looking forward to Match Day on March 21. Our fourth-year students will find out where they will do their residencies. We wish all our students good luck in the match and look forward to celebrating their success at the Match Day program.

Mar 14, 2014

LCME accredits College of Medicine, with areas in need of improvement noted

The College of Medicine was notified earlier this month that it will continue to be fully accredited, with some areas that need additional attention.

Mar 14, 2014

Brad Britigan, M.D.

Forums scheduled to address accreditation

All College of Medicine faculty, staff and students are encouraged to provide input at forums that have been scheduled over the next two weeks.

These forums will address the college’s recent accreditation notification. They are distinct from other forums that have been scheduled regarding the clinical enterprise.

Mar 14, 2014

Dr. Britigan’s update on the clinical enterprise

We are pleased to announce that this was our third straight month of high volumes across the clinical enterprise. With nearly every bed full and clinics also very busy, we want to recognize your commitment to doing the most we can to serve our community.

Mar 14, 2014

Clinical enterprise forums set March 17-18

New developments on the clinical enterprise initiative will be discussed at four employee forums this week. The forums will provide updates on performance improvement projects, creating a new culture, and answers to submitted questions.

Mar 14, 2014

Harvard Medical School physician-scientist named to key UNMC cancer post

Sarah Thayer, M.D., Ph.D., an internationally recognized physician-scientist from Harvard Medical School, will be joining the University of Nebraska Medical Center to lead cancer surgery efforts and have a significant leadership role in the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Mar 14, 2014

Sarah Thayer, M.D., Ph.D.

The Nebraska Medical Center to expand trauma services to provide 24/7 care

The Nebraska Medical Center is expanding its trauma services to meet the needs of residents in Omaha and surrounding communities by preparing to provide them with a nationally-recognized Level 1 trauma center that will operate 24-hours-a-day and seven-days-a-week.

Mar 14, 2014

UNMC lands two top 10 rankings in U.S. News & World Report

UNMC is ranked in the top 10 in two areas in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings of the nation’s top graduate schools.

UNMC remains the sixth-ranked primary care medical program in the United States, tied with the University of Minnesota. In addition, UNMC tied for ninth in the list of top rural medicine programs.

Mar 14, 2014