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UNMC is ‘Training the Physicians of Tomorrow’

The College of Medicine will institute a new active, learning-based curriculum emphasizing hands-on learning, small-group interaction, technology, and research and inquiry.

Feb 23, 2017

Geoffrey Talmon, M.D., associate professor of pathology/microbiology, vice chair of medical education

New faculty spotlight: Abbey Fingeret, M.D.

Dr. Fingeret is an assistant professor of surgery in the UNMC Department of Surgery’s Division of Surgical Oncology.

Feb 23, 2017

Abbey Fingeret, M.D.

UNMC seeking COBRE proposals

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research will evaluate proposals to submit to the Center of Biomedical Research Excellence program.

Feb 23, 2017

Jennifer Larsen, M.D., vice chancellor for research

Follow Global Center progress with live webcam

Construction will begin in April with substantial completion expected in September 2018.

Feb 23, 2017

An artist's rendering of the Global Center for Advanced Interprofessional Learning.

Zoo membership drive now open

Discounted memberships available through April 2.

Feb 23, 2017

‘Valley of Death’ funding program lifts UNMC innovations

Grants focus on research innovations and discoveries in danger of slipping into an academic research limbo.

Feb 22, 2017

A new simulator invented at UNMC uses video game technology to teach laparoscopic surgery to residents pressed by work hour restrictions. (Photo courtesy Charlie Litton/UNeMed)

Strong feedback for health equity symposium

Event was the first step in a large institutional strategy built around health equity.

Feb 22, 2017

From left: Kelly Caverzagie, M.D., associate dean of educational strategy at UNMC and vice president of education at Nebraska Medicine; Anthony Iton, senior vice president of Healthy Communities of The California Endowment, California's largest, private health foundation; and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.

Under the microscope: Physician burnout

Dr. Gold talks with Carol Wang, executive director of the Metro Omaha Medical Society, which has launched a website to help target burnout among health care providers.

Feb 22, 2017

Playhouse offers free ‘Rock of Ages’ tickets

Limited number of seats to March 2 preview performance available.

Feb 22, 2017

Speaker discusses gender identity in the workplace

Attorney Jessica Kallstrom-Schreckengost spoke on campus earlier this month.

Feb 22, 2017

Attorney Jessica Kallstrom-Schreckengost spoke on campus earlier this month.