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Students learn more about enhanced medical education tracks

About 50 first-year medical students recently met with directors of the College of Medicine’s five new Enhanced Medical Education Tracks (EMETs).

Nov 13, 2008

Lookin’ at U – Clifford Miles, M.D.

Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” This week, we feature Clifford Miles, M.D., assistant professor in the section of nephrology.

Nov 13, 2008

Wellness Wednesday – Shining the light on wellness

Fifteen local professionals, including UNMC’s Lori Clapper, received the Wellness Council of the Midlands (WELCOM) William M. Kizer ‘Light of Wellness’ Award at banquet last Thursday night at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens.

Nov 12, 2008

Dr. Zetterman receives ACG’s top national award

Rowen Zetterman, M.D., professor of internal medicine and the associate dean for veterans affairs at UNMC, has received the American College of Gastroenterology’s (ACG) highest award.

Nov 12, 2008

Funeral services for UNMC researcher set for today

Funeral services for Shawn Jessen will be held today at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in South Sioux City, Neb., at 10 a.m. Jessen — a research technician in the Eppley Institute — died Friday at his home from complications related to diabetes. He was 28.

Nov 12, 2008

Durham Museum offers workshop on preservation

Why can’t you touch things in a museum? Why do many museums not have windows? Why are museum galleries always cold? Why can’t you eat in museum galleries? If you’ve ever had these, and many other questions, then the Durham Museum has a workshop just for you.

Nov 12, 2008

Spotlight on new faculty – meet Eugenia Raichlin, M.D.

Eugenia Raichlin, M.D., assistant professor in the section of cardiology, is one of the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Nov 12, 2008

UNMC students to hold free health fair on Sunday

UNMC students will hold a community health fair on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Campfire USA headquarters, 2566 St. Mary’s Ave. in Omaha.

Nov 11, 2008

Public health leadership institute announces new scholars

The Great Plains Public Health Leadership Institute kicked off its fourth class of Scholars in September. The class includes 13 Nebraskans and seven Iowans.

Nov 11, 2008

Cattlemen’s Ball receives Durham Spirit of Nebraska Award

For its continuing support of the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center, The Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska received the Marge and Chuck Durham Spirit of Nebraska Award during the recent Ambassador of Hope Gala in Omaha.

Nov 11, 2008