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UNK, UNMC students provide medical care in Peru

The experience in South America showed the students that the goal of their care was the same: Help patients as best you can.

Sep 3, 2024

UNK student Kennady Schmidt works with a family during a medical outreach trip to Peru. Students assisted at six mobile medical clinics during their two-week stay. (Courtesy photo)

Dr. Meyer to lead health care workforce efforts as interim assistant vice chancellor

Kyle Meyer, PhD, will continue serving as dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions.

Aug 28, 2024

Kyle Meyer, PhD

Center for preparedness holds symposia series across Nebraska

Six events were held in Beatrice, Bellevue, Bridgeport, Kearney, Norfolk and North Platte.

Aug 15, 2024

Attendees participating in the UNMC College of Public Health’s Center for Preparedness and Emergency Response Solutions 2024 Annual Symposia Series.

Nebraska AHEC Scholars Program graduates 58 students

The two-year program prepares health professions students to serve in rural and urban underserved areas of the state.

Aug 6, 2024

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Nebraska AHEC report showcases program’s statewide reach

AHEC’s mission is to meet Nebraska’s health and health workforce needs.

Jul 31, 2024

Jeffrey Harrison, MD, Nebraska AHEC director and chair of the UNMC Department of Family Medicine

Long-acting HIV treatment to be offered in greater Nebraska

The UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Specialty Care Center will team with the Nebraska Medicine Grand Island Health Center to provide the treatment.

Jul 25, 2024

Nada Fadul, MD

Agriculture Builders visit UNMC for summer tour

Agriculture Builders of Nebraska Inc. is a nonprofit that supports agriculture in Nebraska.

Jul 25, 2024

Nikki Carritt, assistant vice chancellor for health workforce education relations

U.S. News ranks UNMC a top medical school in primary care training

UNMC also ranked well in its research profile and in the percentage of graduates practicing in rural areas.

Jul 23, 2024

The UNMC campus

Interim Chancellor Davies holds first campus forum

Dele Davies, MD, expresses his commitment to continue the med center’s momentum.

Jul 22, 2024

Interim UNMC Chancellor Dele Davies, MD

Emergency residency program has had statewide impact

The UNMC Department of Emergency Medicine marked the 20th anniversary of its residency program this summer.

Jul 19, 2024

Michael Wadman, MD