InterCOM

A message from the dean

As we welcome a new year, it’s always a good time to reflect on the past and to look to the future.

Jan 7, 2013

Coming Events

The “State of the College of Medicine” address Who: Bradley Britigan, M.D. When: 5 p.m., Feb. 7 Where: Sorrell Center Room 3001 What: Will provide important insight into the goals, vision and mission of the college. Week of Jan. 14-18 Anticipated announcement of the 2013 Science Laureate, as well as the Distinguished Scientists and New […]

Jan 7, 2013

Research opportunities rampant, but limited funding poses challenge

Interdisciplinary teams, increased collaboration and connecting with UARC hold key to future.

Jan 7, 2013

Howard Fox, M.D., Ph.D.

John W. Ewing, Jr., to deliver Martin Luther King speech on Jan. 21

Native Omahan John Ewing, Jr. will deliver the annual keynote address to honor slain civil rights leader, the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., on the UNMC campus on Monday, Jan. 21.

Jan 7, 2013

Dr. LaGrange named chief of UNMC’s Division of Urology

Will play key role as UNMC moves forward with Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Jan 7, 2013

Briefs

Carl Greiner, M.D., professor, psychiatry, will become a fellow in the American College of Psychiatrists in February. The ACP comprises more than 800 psychiatrists who have demonstrated excellence in the field of psychiatry and achieved national recognition in clinical practice, research, academic leadership, or teaching. Becoming a fellow is a major accomplishment, as potential fellows must […]

Jan 7, 2013

Research Highlights

A list of research awards received by College of Medicine faculty during November. These seven awards represent more than $2 million in new funding to UNMC.

Jan 7, 2013

Accreditation process continues in College of Medicine

Q: I saw in the Educational Support Office newsletter blog that the designated “faculty lead” for our LCME accreditation visit is leaving UNMC. How will this affect our self-study and our site visit?

Jan 7, 2013

New smartphone app helps children with autism communicate better

A smartphone application that has potential to help children with autism communicate more effectively is now available for download.

Jan 7, 2013

Don’t interrupt the nurse

Study reveals ways to reduce medication
errors in rural hospitals.

Dec 11, 2012