InterCOM

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

Research Highlights

UNMC receives $760,000 in new research funding AIDS, leukemia, stroke, colorectal cancer among diseases being studied Here’s a list of research awards received by College of Medicine faculty during October. These 14 awards represent more than $760,000 in new funding to UNMC. Erika Boesen, Ph.D., cellular and integrative physiology, has received an American Heart Foundation award for […]

Dec 3, 2012

A message from the dean

The re-election of President Obama puts to rest any uncertainty about the future course of health care reform.

Dec 3, 2012

Coming Events

Truhlsen Eye Institute grand opening set for May 22  Campus invited to 10:30 a.m. celebration. Dec. 3-7 UNMC Spirit Week will feature a variety of activities, including ice skating, a crazy hat contest, an interactive photo booth, a student broomball tournament, a "Pie the Professor" event for students, a scavenger hunt and a ping pong tournament. […]

Dec 3, 2012

Psychiatry Department impacts entire state with broad range of programs

Telepsychiatry, novel research, mental health recruitment among initiatives.

Dec 3, 2012

Steven Wengel, M.D.

Search committee selected for UNMC chancellor post

James Linder, M.D., will chair committee

Dec 3, 2012

James Linder, M.D.