InterCOM

UNMC researchers part of largest bariatric surgery study

Gastric bypass associated with greater weight loss than other procedures.

Nov 12, 2018

From left, Corrigan McBride, M.D., and James McClay, M.D.

iEXCEL’s Holographic Diamond arrives on campus

Device previews simulation and visualization technologies that will be showcased at the Davis Global Center.

Nov 9, 2018

Dr. Patterson, Executive Vice Chair, to Depart in December  

Andrew Patterson, M.D., Ph.D., will become chair of the Department of Anesthesiology at Emory University in Atlanta.

Nov 8, 2018

UNMC physician to receive award from ACP

J. Scott Neumeister, M.D., to be honored at American College of Physicians annual convocation ceremony in Philadelphia.

Nov 7, 2018

J. Scott Neumeister, M.D.

New members join Interprofessional Academy of Educators

New members were inducted earlier this fall.

Nov 6, 2018

The 2018 inductees into the Interprofessional Academy of Educators include: Back row, from left, Sandra Sasse, Judith Neville, Sara Bills, Cathleen Peterson-Layne, Keely Cassidy, Julie Gregg and Travis McCumber. Front row, from left, Karen Gould, Yun Saksena, Ana Yuil-Valdes, Annie Wildermuth, Cheryl Bagley Thompson and Lynnette Leeseberg Stamler.

Dr. Gold named priority candidate for UNO chancellor position

President Bounds: Dr. Gold’s continued leadership of UNO, UNMC through 2021-22 brings opportunities ‘to grow our impact.’

Nov 6, 2018

Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., has been named the priority candidate for the position of UNO chancellor. He has been serving as interim chancellor, as well as chancellor of UNMC, since 2017.

University of Nebraska Foundation among top charities

Chronicle of Philanthropy lists university among top 100 charities receiving the most in contributions.

Nov 5, 2018

Significant university projects, such as the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center at UNMC, that benefited from generous private giving also helped the university increase in rank among charities.

UNMC names assistant vice chancellor, director of budget and fiscal analysis

18-year veteran, Susan Kraft Mann, will be responsible for new contracts, collaborations, revenue sources

Nov 1, 2018

Susan Kraft Mann

Graduate Medical Research Symposium is well received

Turnout high for first-year event.

Nov 1, 2018

Participants in the inaugural Graduate Medical Education (GME) Research Symposium included (left-right) Chandra Are, M.B.B.S., associate dean for graduate medical education; Paul Aylward, M.D., fourth-year resident in general surgery; UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.; and Ujwal Yanala, M.D., a third-year resident in general surgery. Dr. Aylward was a first-place winner in the oral presentations, while Dr. Yanala took home runner-up honors in the oral presentations.

COM Curriculum Committee approves conflict of interest policy

New policy is now available online

Oct 31, 2018

Geoff Talmon, MD