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Rural

Joel Travis, MD, named Koefoot outstanding preceptor

The award recognizes a rural Nebraska family physician and preceptor who provides outstanding teaching of medical students.

Apr 17, 2025

Mindy Lacey, MD, family medicine medical student education director; Joel Travis, MD; Kimberly Jarzynka, MD, vice chair and residency program director; Jeff Harrison, MD, chair of the UNMC Department of Family Medicine; and Jolene Wees, clerkship coordinator. (Photo by Ben Semisch Photography)

Emergency Nurse Practitioner certificate program approved

The UNMC program aims to alleviate the critical shortage of emergency care providers throughout the state.

Apr 11, 2025

Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing

UNMC’s graduate, professional programs ranked among nation’s best

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, says the rankings reflect UNMC’s commitment to exceptional academic experiences.

Apr 9, 2025

UNMC campus sign

Dr. Davies’ forum provides updates from across UNMC

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, held his latest forum from the UNMC College of Nursing Northern Division.

Apr 3, 2025

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

UNMC Children’s Dental Day meets youths’ needs from around the state

The event brought together UNMC dental, dental hygiene and nursing students to provide important dental care to 200 children.

Apr 2, 2025

UNMC dentistry students and a Kearney Public Schools social worker talk with a young dental patient.

UNMC establishes new preceptor office of excellence

The office will support experiential learning for students, preceptors and clinical partners throughout Nebraska and beyond.

Mar 31, 2025

Faye Haggar, EdD,  inaugural manager of the UNMC Office of Community-Based Education and Preceptor Excellence

Construction progressing at UNMC’s Kearney expansion

With final completion at the complex set for 2026, regular updates will be available at the link in this article.

Mar 19, 2025

A rendering of the Health Science Education Center II building

UNMC leaders visit Central Nebraska to meet clinical partners

With UNMC’s rural expansion approaching, Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, is looking forward to growing partnerships.

Mar 13, 2025

On their trip to Central Nebraska, UNMC leaders met with leaders of Great Plains Health in North Platte. From left are: Faye Haggar, EdD, manager, Center for Community-based Education & Preceptor Excellence; Rob Messbarger, MD, associate dean for the UNMC College of Medicine’s regional medical school campus; Brandon Kelliher, chief information officer for Great Plains Health; Kyle Meyer, PhD, interim assistant vice chancellor for health care workforce education and relations and dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions; Ivan Mitchell, chief executive officer for Great Plains Health; UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD; Danelle Franzen, chief operating officer for Great Plains Health; Tina Pate, chief nursing officer; Summer Owen, chief financial officer; Misti Hutchinson, chief provider network officer; Barb Petersen, chief quality officer; and Chandra Are, MBBS, associate dean for graduate medical education, UNMC College of Medicine. (Courtesy Faye Haggar, EdD)

BHECN-ARPA support having big workforce impact

The Legislature charged BHECN with distributing American Rescue Plan Act funds to address key behavioral health issues.

Mar 11, 2025

Marley Doyle, MD, Jessie Buche and Melissa Tibbits, PhD

UNMC preceptor Q&A: Kristal Dowse, PharmD

Dr. Dowse is a preceptor for the UNMC College of Pharmacy with CHI Good Samaritan Hospital.

Mar 11, 2025

Kristal Dowse, PharmD
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