Sarah Hankin UNMC strategic communications

UNMC Department of Anesthesiology residents recognized for excellence at 2025 Midwest Anesthesia Resident Conference

UNMC medical students and anesthesiology residents again delivered exceptional performances at the annual Midwest Anesthesia Resident Conference, held April 25-27 in Indianapolis. The event, sponsored by the Association of Midwest Academic Anesthesia Chairs (AMAAC) and hosted by Indiana University, the University of Louisville, and the University of Toledo, brought together trainees and faculty from across […]

Apr 30, 2025

UNMC anesthesiology residents and chair, Andrew Patterson, MD, PhD, at Midwest Anesthesia Resident Conference

Hanjun Wang, MD, named vice chair of research

When Hanjun Wang, MD, joined UNMC in 2007 as a postdoctoral fellow, he was driven by a simple spark: curiosity. Nearly two decades later, that spark has evolved into a passion that has propelled him into his newest role. Effective July 1, Dr. Wang will become vice chair of research in the UNMC Department of […]

Apr 30, 2025

Hanjun Wang, MD and staff photographed in his lab in Durham Research Center.

Resident spotlight: Lauren McGill

Lauren (Crockett) McGill is a new resident physician with the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology. Medical School: UNMC Why did you choose the medical field? The medical field and the human body always fascinated me from a young age. As I got older I saw the tremendous impact health care providers have on not just patients […]

Apr 21, 2025

Geriatric surgery expert Dr. Katlic to give 2025 Harman Lecture

Mark Katlic, MD, serves as chair emeritus of the department of surgery at LifeBridge Health System in Baltimore.

Apr 11, 2025

Mark Katlic, MD

MMI’s Katelyn Kelley is April’s Gold U recipient

From a summer intern to a clinical research program manager, Kelley has found a career she loves.

Apr 10, 2025

Katelyn Kelley

Dr. ElRayes offers expertise for new health security plan for Africa

The assistance of Wael ElRayes, MD, PhD, showcases UNMC’s global health security contributions and strengthens its regional presence.

Apr 10, 2025

Wael ElRayes, MD, PhD

Latest ‘Autism Eats’ event a success for MMI

Fifteen families attended March’s sensory-friendly event.

Apr 7, 2025

Fifteen families attended the latest Autism Eats event.

Get the word out: Common Senses Festival highlights AAC

Festival organizers are expanding its mission, now embracing a broader disability spectrum.

Apr 7, 2025

Susan Fager, PhD

New resident spotlight: Garrett Dee

Meet Garrett Dee, a new resident physician joining the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology in July 2026.

Apr 1, 2025

New resident spotlight: Branden Chamberlin

Meet new resident physician, Branden Chamberlain, who chose medicine because it was the best way to make a positive impact on peoples’ lives.

Apr 1, 2025