Inside UNMC
New faculty spotlight: Lauren Turco Brannan, MD
Lauren Turco Brannan, MD, is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Emergency Medicine.
Aug 2, 2022
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Legislative candidate Fredrickson visits campus
John Fredrickson met with university leaders and representatives from the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska, as well as toured the Davis Global Center.
Aug 2, 2022
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Exam review committee aims to help improve exams
Reviews will ensure that students are mastering the Phase 1 content and help prepare them to do well on USMLE Step 1.
Aug 2, 2022
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Heng Jiang has an MBBS from the West China School of Medicine at Sichuan University.
Aug 2, 2022
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From social media: Long-term effects of COVID
The UNMC Global Center for Health Security keeps the community updated on the latest in the pandemic.
Aug 1, 2022
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MMI again earns selection as Nebraska’s UCEDD
The federal designation for the Munroe-Meyer Institute as Nebraska’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities for Education Research and Service dates to 1968.
Aug 1, 2022
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Director’s message: MMI interns represent the future
A total of 23 new interns started at the Munroe-Meyer Institute in July through the nationally accredited Nebraska Internship Consortium.
Aug 1, 2022
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UNMC response model adapted in Sudan
Nada Fadul, MD, helped create the Community Medical Response Team model, and that is now being applied to public health issues by engineering students.
Aug 1, 2022
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New faculty spotlight: Kiel Woodward, MD
Kiel Woodward, MD, is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences, Division of Movement Disorders
Aug 1, 2022
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Camp Munroe gives campers a wildlife experience
The popular Camp Munroe at the Munroe-Meyer Institute is marking its 40th year, and the Wildlife Encounters sessions held July 21 have become a favorite.
Aug 1, 2022
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