Sarah Hankin UNMC strategic communications

Meet the matches

UNMC Department of Anesthesiology welcomed 15 new residents from across the nation.

Apr 28, 2026

Jeff Garvey and family member at Match Day event on March 20.

Chief resident spotlight: Kalkena Sivanesam, MD, PhD

Kalkena Sivanesam, MD, PhD, has been appointed chief resident for academic year 2026-2027.

Apr 28, 2026

Professional headshot of Kalkena Sivanesam, MD, PhD, in white lab coat, smilingKalkena Sivanesam, MD, PhD

Chief resident spotlight: Jacob Glowacki, DO

Jacob Glowacki, DO, has been appointed chief resident for academic year 2026-2027.

Apr 28, 2026

Jacob Glowacki, DO

Harman Lecture to feature National Institute on Aging director

By hosting Richard Hodes, MD, the annual lecture is reaching its milestone 25th year.

Apr 16, 2026

Richard Hodes, MD

UNMC leaders update digital accessibility efforts

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies also provided a range of updates from across UNMC.

Mar 16, 2026

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and Jane Meza, PhD, UNMC's interim vice chancellor for academic affairs

In the spotlight: Samantha Hope

Samantha Hope is a new research nurse coordinator with the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology.

Mar 12, 2026

Samantha Hope, BSN, RN, CNOR

Shelley Iverson, DO, named medical director of extracorporeal life support services

Shelley Iverson, DO, assistant professor and critical care anesthesiologist, has been named medical director for extracorporeal life services.

Mar 10, 2026

Shelley Iverson, DO

UNMC anesthesiology research climbs national rankings

The department has advanced a vision to strengthen research excellence alongside clinical and educational missions.

Mar 4, 2026

Hanjun Wang, MD, vice chair of research in the department of anesthesiology, in his lab with research technician Reese Wilcox

UNMC team’s new protocol improves surgical glucose control

A study shows the benefits of embedding a standardized glucose monitoring protocol into the electronic health record.

Feb 26, 2026

Troy Wildes, MD, vice chair of perioperative medicine, quality and safety, UNMC Department of Anesthesiology

College of Dentistry holds Children’s Dental Day in York

College leaders and residents teamed with former UNMC resident Bailey Neville, DDS, of Countryside Pediatric Dentistry in York.

Feb 20, 2026

A pediatric dental patient receives care at a Children's Dental Day event.
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