COM Parents & Family

The UNMC College of Medicine Parents and Family Association is an organization comprised of parents and family members of students enrolled at the UNMC College of Medicine. This association was founded to Enhance communication between parents and family members of COM students, the college and the university.

PFA Advisory Council 2012-2013

The purpose of the association is to:

  • Promote and support networking with COM administrators and alumni.
  • Support collaboration and social interaction between parents and family members of COM students, student organizations and the university.
  • Provide a support network for parents and family members of COM students.
  • Inform parents and family members of COM students of college and campus updates and changes.

For more information or to join the association, contact the UNMC Alumni Relations at 402-559-4385 or 888-825-8664. You can also email alumni@unmc.edu.

Download the Winter 2013 issue of the Parents & Family Association Newsletter. - Updated with Match Day Ceremony time correction.

Download the Fall 2012 issue of the Parents & Family Association Newsletter

You can also sign up to receive the newsletter right to your e-mail.

UPCOMING EVENTS/MEETINGS:

Next PFA Advisory Council Board Meeting
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
6:30 p.m.
UNMC Alumni House

LINKS:

2012-2013 Academic Calendar

Exam Schedule for M1 & M2 students - Academic Year 2012-2013

"The Top Ten Things I Wish I Knew About Medical School" - Presented at Family Day 2012

Recent Photos from the College of Medicine Parents & Family Association

Match Day 2013 - March 15, 2013
On Match Day, M4s find out where they will complete their residency upon graduation.   The Parents & Family Association sponsors brunch at Match Day.

Family Day 2012 - August 17, 2012
The Parents & Family Association hosts Family Day at UNMC for the parents of incoming M1 students.

Class of 2016 White Coat Ceremony - August 17, 2012
UNMC alumni donate white coats to the incoming students at a ceremony held the Friday before school starts.  The white coat ceremony symbolizes entrance into the medical profession.

Class of 2016 Legacy Families 
These members of the class of 2016 have parents or grandparents who are alumni of the UNMC College of Medicine. 

Post Comp Party - May 7, 2012
This is a picnic for students and their spouses following their M1 comprehensive exams.  The Parents & Family Association sponsors this picnic.