Parents & Family Association
The UNMC College of Medicine Parents and Family Association is an organization comprised of parents and family members of students enrolled in the UNMC College of Medicine. This advisory council was founded to enhance communication between parents and family members of these students, the college and the university.
Purpose
- Enhance communication between family members and the UNMC College of Medicine.
- Promote social interaction among students.
- Support student wellness.
- Inform family members of campus, college & student updates.
PFA-Sponsored Events
The Parents & Family Association sponsors multiple events for College of Medicine students and their family members each year.
Family Day is an event for family members held each August the morning of the White Coat Ceremony. This event is an opportunity for families to hear from College of Medicine and campus leadership about the support offered to your student while they attend UNMC.
The Significant Other's Reception is held each August during Orientation Week and provides an opportunity for the partners of medical students to get to know each other. All College of Medicine students and their partners are invited to attend.
The Parents & Family Association provides sponsorship for Match Day and Commencement celebrations planned by the M4 class.
Each May, the Parents & Family Association sponsors an end-of-year event planned by the M1 class to celebrate their first year of medical school.
Council Leadership
| Co-Presidents |
|---|
| Pat & Cindy Regan (Student Year 2024) |
Members
| Student Year 2024 | Student Year 2025 | Student Year 2026 | Student Year 2027 |
| Mike & Melissa Karloff |
Elaine Adams Kim Anderson Michelle Schefcik Mike & Marian Weaver |
Geraldine Erickson Penny & Rusty Ford Tracy Kochenderfer Drew & Lacey Luebe Gabby Mormino Melissa Thompson Marcy Wood Jolton Evie York |
Chris & Amy Blaser Scott Casper Christy & Tom Champoux Tamara Doehner Carla Goerish Susan & Bob Grinde Brach Johnson Melissa Konicek Angella Merriman Anita St. Onge Anne Perlman Debbie Rasmussen Beth Stinson Michelle Seizys Tiffany Vieth |
Student Representatives
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Wilwerding | Garret Ostdiek-Wille | Sophia Jensen | TBD Fall 2023 |
Support Our Work
The work of the Parents & Family Association is made possible through gifts to the Parents & Family Innovation Fund at the University of Nebraska Foundation. Thank you for your generosity!
Contact Us
If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please let us know!