InterCOM
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
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
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
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
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