Outreach

Pathway students get a glimpse of their future UNMC education

The annual visit of students in the UNMC Pathway Programs is a cornerstone of their experience in the program.

Oct 5, 2023

Nikki Carritt, assistant vice chancellor for health workforce education relations and director of Rural Health Initiatives, told the UNMC pathway students that they are needed as health care professionals to fill the state's workforce shortages across health care disciplines.

Data shows UNMC addresses state’s physician needs

AAMC report shows UNMC grads rank high for primary care, practicing in rural areas and practicing in state.

Oct 5, 2023

Kelly Caverzagie, MD

UNMC hosts dean of Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

The med center partners with the school on the Center for Sustainment of Trauma Readiness Skills Omaha unit.

Oct 3, 2023

Ben Stobbe, assistant vice chancellor of clinical simulation for iEXCEL, led a tour of the Davis Global Center with Melanie Lazarus, EdD, dean of the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine.

Med center leaders celebrate opening of Community Wellness Collaborative

The initiative in North Omaha’s Highlander neighborhood is about building trust and changing lives.

Sep 28, 2023

‘Heart to Heart’ podcast talks with UNMC’s Steven Wengel, MD

Dr. Wengel and Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, discuss issues around suicide and reaching out to someone in crisis.

Sep 28, 2023

Steven Wengel, MD

UNMC and ASPR cut ribbon on national quarantine center

The event came nearly four years after the Training, Simulation and Quarantine Center opened, but also right on time.

Sep 26, 2023

Leaders from UNMC, the Global Center for Health Security and federal Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response cut the ribbon on the national Training, Simulation and Quarantine Center. From left are Chris Kratochvil, MD, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Nikki Bratcher-Bowman of ASPR, Shelly Schwedhelm, John-Martin Lowe, PhD, and James Lawler, MD.

UNMC speakers recognized for ‘Best Session’ at national conference

Jasmine Marcelin, MD, and Lauren Sauer spoke at Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America event.

Sep 20, 2023

Jasmine Marcelin, MD, and Lauren Sauer

Dr. Santamaria named Young Physician of the Year

UNMC’s Juan Santamaria, MD, joined Kristie Hayes, MD, and medical student Wyatt Lanik in receiving honors.

Sep 18, 2023

Juan Santamaria, MD

‘Heart to Heart’ greets new Student Senate president

Katie Schultis talks with the chancellor about her rural roots, student leadership and rural health education.

Sep 14, 2023

College of Public Health visits partners in Rwanda

Representatives built on the global partnerships that are essential for addressing public health issues.

Sep 13, 2023

Jessica Tschirren, Abbie Raikes, PhD, and Danielle Thies