InterCOM
The UNMC College of Medicine received grant and funding awards representing approximately $750,000 in new funding in December.
Feb 2, 2022
![James Ford, DO](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/FordNEW.jpg)
![Statue of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in the Kelly Ingram Park, Birmingham, Alabama (public domain)](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/KingInterCOM.jpg)
A message from the dean: A note of thanks from the front line
Two weeks on consult service at Nebraska Medical Center spotlights dedication of our faculty, staff, providers, residents, fellows and students.
Feb 2, 2022
![Bradley Britigan, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/BritiganBradley.jpg)
Researchers focus on safety during surge
UNMC’s research community has kept crucial investigations on track and external funding flowing throughout the pandemic.
Feb 2, 2022
![Howard Fox, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Fox10061.jpg)
College researchers, educators honored by UNMC
Andre Kalil, MD, named Scientist Laureate; Justin Mott, MD, PhD, named Varner Educator Laureate; other COM faculty honored, as well.
Feb 2, 2022
![From left, Andre Kalil, MD, and Justin Mott, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/KalilMottCOM.jpg)
Changes set for Promotion and Tenure Committee
New procedures will ‘simplify, clarify and facilitate the pathway to promotion.’
Feb 2, 2022
![Steven Lisco, MD, chair of the Promotion and Tenure Committee](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Lisco012521.jpg)
Seven new faculty members have joined the UNMC College of Medicine this month.
Feb 2, 2022
![Kathryn Crane, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Crane012522.jpg)
Stephanie Emig is a fourth-year student in the family medicine advanced rural training program — and also a gif.
Feb 2, 2022
![Stephanie Emig and Sammy](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Eng012622.jpg)
Culture conversation: Accountability
This month’s Culture Conversation focuses on accountability and developing a self-empowered mindset.
Feb 2, 2022
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Safety of students, residents top priority
‘Three-tiered approach’ stresses safety, support for students and residents.
Feb 2, 2022
![From left, Kelly Caverzagie, MD, and Chandra Are, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/CavAre012622.jpg)