Sarah Hankin UNMC strategic communications

UNMC faculty play key role in shaping the future of anesthesiology through ABA involvement

Faculty from the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology are shaping the future of the specialty through their work for the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) and other national organizations.

May 7, 2025

Jessica Buell, CRNA, named Extraordinary Nurse

CRNA Jessica Buell, who is employed by both UNMC and Nebraska Medicine, was nominated by her peers and selected by department leaders as Extraordinary Nurse, which is awarded annually by Nebraska Medicine during National Nurses Week.

May 7, 2025

Tickets on sale now for June 8 Garden Walk

Latest edition of popular event will feature six stunning Omaha gardens.

May 6, 2025

Sign for the Garden Walk

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.

Apr 30, 2025

Cameron Evans, MD, Melanie Kaiser, MD, Andrew Patterson, MD, PhD, Jenna Wright, DO (on behalf of Robert Guidangen, MD), Zac Egr, MD.

Hanjun Wang, MD, named vice chair of research

As vice chair of research, Dr. Wang said he envisions a future focused on translational science, where discovery meets impact.

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.