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Dentistry class of 2007 is No. 1 on national board exam
The results of part two of the national board exam for the 44 UNMC dental students who graduated this year are in and the College of Dentistry is celebrating. The graduating class of 2007 had the highest overall average score in the nation on the examination taken by all of the nation’s dental students.
Oct 12, 2007
ENT instructor receives prestigious fellowship match
Alex Bien, M.D., an instructor in UNMC’s Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, has received a fellowship match at the prestigious House Ear Institute in Los Angeles.
Oct 11, 2007
Olson Center for Women’s Health up and running
A unique outpatient center — providing a wide array of services for women in one location — is now open at UNMC.
Oct 11, 2007
Johns Hopkins professor to discuss dysplasias at Children’s/UNMC seminar
Michael Ain, M.D., associate professor and director of the orthopaedic residency program at Johns Hopkins University, will be the guest speaker for a special Children’s Hospital and UNMC event on Oct. 17 at 7 a.m. in the Children’s Hospital Glow Auditorium.
Oct 11, 2007
UNMC rural health recruitment program proves successful
A 15-year study of the UNMC Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) released this month indicates that 57 percent of graduates are practicing in Nebraska rural communities and 10 percent are practicing in rural communities in other states.
Oct 10, 2007
The poison center comments on peppers
The season is almost upon us when many families take to their kitchens and begin canning some of their favorite foods to enjoy during the winter months. Special care must be taken when handling hot peppers such as jalapeno, cherry, bell cayenne, chili and habanero.
Oct 10, 2007
Drs. Armitage, Hollingsworth honored with Carol Bell award
UNMC’s James Armitage, M.D., and M.A. Tony Hollingsworth, Ph.D., recently received the first Carol Bell Distinguished Scientist Award for leadership in the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center.
Oct 10, 2007
SHARING The Green raises $38,000
A record haul of about $38,000 was raised during the eighth annual SHARING the Green golf tournament on Sept. 25 at Indian Creek Golf Course.
Oct 9, 2007
Epidemiology lessons Oct. 12 from two field veterans
“Shoe-leather” epidemiology – it’s all about working in the field, connecting with people and tracking disease. With more than 80 years experience as field epidemiologists, Steve Fitzgerald and Dave Newberry have worn out their fair share of shoes. On Friday, they’ll be on campus to share their lessons.
Oct 9, 2007
Sleep medicine team interested in patients getting shuteye
Teri Barkoukis, M.D., learned early about the devastating effects of sleep deprivation as a first-year medical student at Ohio State University.
Oct 8, 2007