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Emergency medicine residency formed at UNMC
UNMC has formed a residency program in emergency medicine, and the new program should benefit the emergency care of citizens across Nebraska and the region. The first six physicians of the UNMC Emergency Medicine Residency Program will begin their three-year residencies in July 2004.
Oct 2, 2003
Hot dogs and colon cancer – is there a link?
Can eating too many hot dogs contribute to colon cancer? That’s what Sidney Mirvish, Ph.D., a professor in the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases, would like to know.
Oct 1, 2003
Partnership brings Armenian nurses to campus
Two master’s level nursing students from Erebouni College of Medicine in Yerevan, Armenia, recently spent a whirlwind week in Omaha touring UNMC, several health clinics and taking in some of the local culture.
Oct 1, 2003
Despite state budget cuts, UNMC continues to grow
UNMC has budgeted $360 million for 2003-2004 to fund instruction, research and public service and to support academic, student, institutional and facilities services. The 2003-2004 UNMC operating budget, up from $345 million in 2002-2003, has been balanced and loaded into the SAP financial management system.
Oct 1, 2003
Track club honors UNMC, UMA for assisting team to nationals
The Midwest Striders Track Club recently sent its largest team ever to the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships, thanks, in part, to support from University Medical Associates and UNMC’s Community Partnership.
Sep 30, 2003
UNMC reported a 1.6 percent increase in its headcount enrollment for fall 2003. Overall, 2,865 students enrolled at UNMC, compared to 2,819 last fall. See story for the enrollment report (available in a PDF).
Sep 30, 2003
Dr. Romero honored for community work
Jose Romero, M.D., recently received one of the 2003 Hispanic/Latino on the Move awards for his contributions to the Omaha community.
Sep 30, 2003
ITS has begun visiting UNMC workstations to upgrade to Lotus Notes 6 with an anticipated completion date of early December. See story for details.
Sep 29, 2003
Congress approves $2.5 million to UNMC for mobile lab technology
The U.S. Congress has approved a Department of Defense appropriations bill that provides $2.5 million for UNMC to take its clinical laboratory automation technology to the next level.
Sep 29, 2003
Durham Research Center dedication Nov. 13
The campus community is invited to the dedication ceremony for the Durham Research Center Thursday, Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. in the auditorium of the building. Plans are being made to broadcast the ceremony to UNMC’s Kearney, Lincoln and Scottsbluff campuses. An all-campus celebration will follow the dedication.
Sep 29, 2003