InterCOM
COM Student of the Month – Chelsea Navarrette, fourth-year student
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.
Mar 4, 2013
Chancellor search proceeding on schedule
The search for the next UNMC chancellor is on schedule, said Jim Linder, M.D., search committee chair. Dr. Linder leads a 13-person search committee, which is supported by Isaacson, Miller, a leading search firm with extensive health science center experience. “Working with the committee, the campus administration and our consultants has been smooth and effective,” […]
Mar 4, 2013
Research Highlights
Here are some of the key research awards received by College of Medicine faculty during January.
Mar 4, 2013
Briefs
Dele Davies, M.D., vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean of graduate studies, has been named to the board of governors for the Joslyn Art Museum. Matt Zimmerman, Ph.D., cellular/integrative physiology, has been elected a member of the American Heart Association – Omaha board of directors. Over the past 5 years, the AHA has supported […]
Mar 4, 2013
Visually impaired grandmother gets driver’s license
Thanks to the Weigel Williamson Center. “I got my driver’s license,” Peggy Campbell exclaimed into the phone.
Mar 4, 2013
UNMC physician involved in study aimed at reducing Medicare costs
A UNMC physician, Audrey Paulman, M.D., family medicine, was involved recently in a statewide effort aimed at lowering costs in Medicare patients by reducing hospitalizations and rehospitalizations.
Feb 5, 2013
Dr. Beck named to key College of Medicine post
Gary Beck, Ph.D., has been named director of the Curriculum and Educational Research Office (CERO) in the College of Medicine.
Feb 5, 2013
A message from the dean
Change is never easy. But, for strong organizations to continue to prosper, it is always going to be a prerequisite that they be willing to do so. With health care reform already in motion and even more changes on the horizon, the time is right for change in the way we approach patient care here […]
Feb 5, 2013
Resident and fellow training programs implementing new system
Marks biggest change in medical education in more than 100 years.
Feb 5, 2013
Coming Events
Feb. 7 Dean Bradley Britigan, M.D., will deliver his annual “State of the College of Medicine” address at 5 p.m. in Room 3001 of the Sorrell Center. The event is open to all faculty, staff and students. Feb. 18 To help College of Medicine faculty better understand the Next Accreditation System, the new training program […]
Feb 5, 2013