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University of Nebraska Medical Center

Our Team

Dr Ashley Wysong with Arms Crossed

A Message From Our Chair

At the UNMC Department of Dermatology, we are proud to provide exceptional patient care, innovative research and education for the next generation of dermatologists in Nebraska and beyond. We seek to fulfill our part of the shared mission at Nebraska Medicine and UNMC: "to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research, and extraordinary patient care."

Our department was established by the College of Medicine and approved by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents on May 25, 2016, and we were officially founded on May 1, 2018. We are eager to build upon the rich history of UNMC dating back to the end of the 19th century. Currently, the state of Nebraska has about one dermatologist for every 52,000 people – we can and will work tirelessly to improve access to care for patients. We will do this by recruiting academic dermatologists dedicated to training the next generation and by educating our medical students, residents, and other trainees on diseases of the skin. In addition, we have built a robust teledermatology platform to extend our care and expertise to the rural areas of Nebraska and beyond. We plan to work closely with our community-based dermatologists and volunteer clinical faculty in the Omaha area, as well as regionally, to enhance the educational and research missions of the department.

With the generous support of our alumni and friends, we will continue to solidify dermatology in the educational curriculum of the UNMC College of Medicine, train future leaders in dermatology, develop innovative research protocols, and alleviate suffering from skin, hair, and nail disorders in our community. I am humbled to be the founding chair of our new department and to have the opportunity to serve the people of Nebraska. We welcome your feedback and involvement in enhancing our efforts at the UNMC Department of Dermatology.

With gratitude,

Ashley Wysong MD, MS
Founding Chair
William W. Bruce MD Distinguished Chair of Dermatology
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Department of Dermatology