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From the Chair
June was a month with important celebrations in the life of the department. We recognized residents finishing their training with us, two long-time faculty retiring and achieving emeritus professor status (Drs. Kessinger and Schafer), and the amazing leadership of Dr. Jane Potter for 36 years as division chief for the geriatrics/gerontology division. July brings many […]
Jul 5, 2018
Dr. Thakker named interim chief of pediatric critical care medicine
Jayesh Thakker, M.D., took over the division effective July 1.
Jul 3, 2018
New rounding model aims to improve patient care
Tower-based rounding to allow for stronger teams, increased satisfaction.
Jul 3, 2018
Internal Medicine hosts resident banquet
The Internal Medicine Resident Banquet was held on June 1. This annual celebration recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of the department's residents. Award recipients are as follows: Preliminary Resident Award – Brent Deibert This award is presented to a preliminary resident who demonstrated outstanding dedication and performance in their intern year. Rookie of the Year […]
Jul 3, 2018
Faculty wins resident-faculty golf match
Internal Medicine residents and faculty gathered at Eagle Hills Golf Course in Papillion, NE for a golf outing on June 2 with pairs of residents playing against faculty pairs. Educational administrator Erin Maxwell Snow, chief resident Tyler Brinkman, program director Jim O’Dell, and department chair Deb Romberger led the effort to bring back the once […]
Jul 3, 2018
Tele-Rheumatology clinic now open at the VA
A new tele-rheumatology clinic within the VA Rheumatology Clinic started in June. Amy Cannella, MD, associate professor, Ted Mikuls, MD, professor, and Bryant England, MD, assistant professor, all from the division of rheumatology and immunology, saw the need for the tele-health clinic because there aren’t any VA rheumatologists in Nebraska except for those practicing in […]
Jul 3, 2018
Live Green: A safe, sustainable Independence Day
Properly dispose of fireworks and other tips for enjoying your holiday.
Jul 3, 2018
New faculty spotlight: Dalia ElGamal, Ph.D.
Dr. ElGamal joins the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases.
Jul 2, 2018
Al Fisher, M.D., Ph.D., named new geriatrics chief
Dr. Fisher will assume the role on July 1.
Jul 2, 2018
Multidisciplinary clinic to help improve patient care
The Autoimmune Lung Clinic is a collaboration between the Department of Internal Medicine’s rheumatology and immunology division and its pulmonary, critical care, sleep and allergy division.
Jul 2, 2018
