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Ask UNMC Mark Rupp, M.D., infectious diseases, addresses antibiotic use for acute bronchitis. Watch Ask UNMC video Nebraska Medicine video Just days after giving birth to twins, Lincoln mom Jamie Leishman received shocking news – her heart was failing. Doctors at Nebraska Medicine stepped in to implant a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) after […]
Apr 30, 2019
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Plastic surgery resident’s wide range of interests include drawing, painting, sculpting, equestrian, playing piano and lifting weights
Apr 30, 2019
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COM student of the month
MD/PhD student enjoys calligraphy, do-it-yourself projects and using her creative talents
Apr 30, 2019
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Program administrator works with hospitals around the state to improve access to best possible care for mothers and babies
Apr 30, 2019
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Four new faculty members have joined College of Medicine, including one associate professor, two assistant professors and an instructor
Apr 30, 2019
![Patrick Millerd, MD, is a new radiologist for UNMC/Nebraska Medicine.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PatrickMillerd1.jpg)
College of Medicine faculty bring in 17 research grants and more than $2 million in new funding.
Apr 30, 2019
![Alfred Fisher, MD, PhD, chief of geriatrics and palliative medicine, is investigating a novel method to improve the effectiveness of omega-3 fatty acid supplements.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AlfredFisher.jpg)
Commencement at Baxter Arena on May 4 will wrap up academic year on a high note.
Apr 30, 2019
![This year's Heart Walk for the American Heart Association will be held at 9:15 a.m. on May 11 at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Walkteam0529.jpg)
College of Medicine students/residents participate in regional conference
UNMC medical students, residents well represented at regional conference for 11 Midwest states
Apr 30, 2019
![Stephen Haller (left), an MD, PhD student, and Jared Baxter, a medical student, gave a presentation at the Central Group on Educational Affairs Spring Conference in Grand Rapids, Mich.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/HallerandBaxter.jpg)
Marvin Stancil, MD, selected to receive African American Leadership Award from the Urban League of Nebraska
Apr 30, 2019
![Marvin Stancil, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Stancil0419.jpg)
Former High School Alliance student fulfills NFL dream
Noah Fant, a member of the 2015-16 High School Alliance class, is now a member of the Denver Broncos.
Apr 30, 2019
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