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Kevin Garvin, M.D., chair of the UNMC Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, will serve as president of The Hip Society for 2017-2018.

Jan 22, 2016

Message from the Dean

Stress is an important topic in the medical field, and especially for students in medical school. UNMC and the College of Medicine are taking steps to help students manage stress.

Jan 22, 2016

Jennifer Yalof, Psy.D., UNMC's new wellness coordinator.

COM Student of the month: Meet Constance Mietus

Editor’s Note: Each month, InterCOM will highlight a “Student of the Month” from the College of Medicine. Students will be featured for their participation in activities outside of medical school and for making a difference in the community. The goal is to recognize students for what they are doing and to encourage other students to get involved in the community. After all, medical school should be much more than studying.  

Jan 22, 2016

COM employee spotlight: Megan Brown

Megan Brown is passionate about education and curriculum instruction, and says she enjoys students’ enthusiasm for medicine.

Jan 22, 2016

College of Public Health hosts annual Wellness Fair

Event will be held Jan. 28 at the Durham Outpatient Center.

Jan 21, 2016

Representatives from Tomato Tomato's community-supported agriculture program will be on hand at this year's Wellness Fair.

Under the Microscope: The UNMC mobile app

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., talks with Student Senate member Jose Morales about updates to the app.

Jan 21, 2016

UNMC glaucoma screening Jan. 24 at Clair Memorial United Methodist Church

More than 3 million Americans suffer from glaucoma. It’s the leading cause of preventable blindness and disproportionately affects African-Americans and Asians more than any other population group. For that reason, Shane Havens, M.D., assistant professor in the department of ophthalmology and visual sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, is holding a glaucoma screening […]

Jan 21, 2016

New Investigator: Sasha Shillcutt, M.D.

Research awards ceremony will be held Feb. 11.

Jan 21, 2016

Sasha Shillcutt, M.D.

Lookin’ at U – Marlene Novotny

Working in chancellor’s office keeps staffer busy, but she still finds time for antiquing — and skydiving.

Jan 21, 2016

Rat Pack Jazz to perform today on campus

Music as Medicine series continues today at noon.

Jan 21, 2016