Dr. Warchol named NMA Young Physician of the Year
Jordan Warchol, M.D., assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Emergency Medicine, has been named the Nebraska Medical Association's 2019 Young Physician of the Year.
Dr. Warchol received the award at the organization's annual session on Sept. 6 in Lincoln.
The Nebraska Medical Association was founded in 1868 and represents nearly 3,000 active and retired physicians, residents and medical students from across the state of Nebraska. Its mission is to serve physician members by advocating for the medical profession, for patients and for the health of all Nebraskans.
Dr. Vose co-chaired conference looking at challenges women face in oncology/hematology
Julie Vose, M.D., professor, internal medicine, and chief of the division of oncology/hematology was one of the three co-chairs for a two-day conference held Oct. 4-5 in Santa Monica, Calif., that addressed challenges women face in the oncology and hematology fields and identified actionable career strategies.
The first-ever "Leadership Empowerment and Development (LEAD) Conference: Enriching Experiences for Women in Hematology and Oncology" featured essential clinical updates, in addition to career development workshops and professional networking opportunities.
The three co-chairs also were featured keynote speakers at the conference, joining presenters from MD Anderson, Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center, University of Chicago, United States Food and Drug Administration, Bristol-Myers Squibb, City of Hope, Texas Oncology, University of Arizona Cancer Center, and others.
Nearly 46% of medical school graduates are women, yet women physicians remain underrepresented in leadership roles. A recent report on the State of Women in Academic Medicine states that women make up nearly 50% of medical school applicants but only 21% percent of full professors, 16% of deans, and 15% of department chairs.
Dr. Davies pens blog post for American Academy of Pediatrics
Senior Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Dele Davies, M.D., is the author of a new blog for the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which is called "AAP Voices Blog." Dr. Davies' blog, titled "Disasters' Rising Toll Makes Family Preparedness Key," highlights the important role pediatricians can play in emergency and disaster preparedness planning.
September was National Preparedness Month, an annual campaign to encourage Americans to prepare for emergencies and disasters. See the AAP National Preparedness Month web page for additional ideas on how to get involved in emergency and disaster preparedness planning.
Chancellor Emeritus Maurer to receive prestigious honor from Columbia University
UNMC Chancellor Emeritus Harold M. Maurer, M.D., has been selected as the Distinguished Babies Hospital Alumnus for this year. The award, which will be presented to Dr. Maurer in April 2020, is given by the Columbia University Department of Pediatrics to “an alumnus or alumna who has received wide recognition for distinguished service to the science or practice of pediatrics or for excellence in public service for the health and welfare of children.”
Two medical center staff selected for Leadership Omaha
Nicole Carritt, the inaugural director of rural health initiatives for UNMC, and Katherine Porto, physician compensation senior analyst for Nebraska Medicine, are two of the 49 members of the 42nd class of Leadership Omaha.
The members of Leadership Omaha Class 42 were chosen based on their demonstrated community involvement and vision for the future of Omaha. They'll spend the next 10 months focusing on community trusteeship, community awareness and leadership styles, ultimately joining a network of 1,700+ Leadership Omaha alumni. The new members went through orientation on Aug. 15 and will graduate from the program in June.
Participants attended a retreat this month and then will have monthly, daylong seminars dealing with community issues, including education, inclusivity, and justice. Class members also will complete small group projects that push them to translate their community education and leadership training into direct, positive impact.