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Regents approve UNMC Department of Dermatology
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved a request Wednesday by UNMC to establish a Department of Dermatology in the UNMC College of Medicine.

UNMC dermatology residency program approved
A new residency program in the UNMC Department of Dermatology has been approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and will welcome its first class of three residents in July.

Dr. Harter new chief of pediatric dermatology
Nicole Harter, MD, always knew she wanted to work with children. As a dermatologist, though? That took her by surprise.

Impact in Education: Jennifer Adams, MD
Jennifer Adams, MD, is the recipient of the Visionary Leadership in Education Award. The award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated the ability to skillfully establish or administer an educational initiative or role at UNMC or nationally.

Dermatology chair Dr. Wysong leaving UNMC
Ashley Wysong, MD, will be departing from her role as professor and chair of the UNMC Department of Dermatology, effective July 1, UNMC College of Medicine Dean Bradley Britigan, MD, announced Tuesday.

The truth about gel manicures -- and 5 ways to make them a little bit safer.
From Health.com — If you're a gel manicure fan, you know they last way longer than a traditional mani, dry in what seems like seconds, and don't chip easily.

'You don't have to buy the expensive brands': Seven Can Help finds the best sunscreen for you
New formulas offer a variety of sunscreens that are easy to use in any situation. But with so many products on the market, which is best for you? Seven Can Help spoke with Dr. Jennifer Adams.

Dermatology starts new Mohs surgery fellowship
The UNMC Department of Dermatology has started a new Mohs Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship and welcomed the first Mohs fellow this summer.

Dermatology creates pediatric dermatology fellowship
The UNMC Department of Dermatology has created the state’s first pediatric dermatology fellowship. The program, directed by Nicole Harter, MD, will admit its first fellow in 2026.

Jennifer Adams, MD, announced as new dermatology chair
Bradley Britigan, MD, dean of the UNMC College of Medicine names Jennifer Adams, MD, the chair of the UNMC Department of Dermatology, effective Sept. 1, 2025.