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UNMC trial explores injectable HIV medications
Many patients would prefer periodic injections to daily pills.
Jan 29, 2015
Record 540 skaters turn out for Skate-a-thon
More than $12,000 raised for Parkinson’s research with additional money still coming in.
Jan 29, 2015
UNMC’s Dr. Khan to work in Sierra Leone with World Health Organization
Dr. Khan will assist with exploring the dynamics of the disease review prevention strategies
Jan 28, 2015
Curriculum Committee implements major changes prior to LCME site visit in April
The UNMC College of Medicine is preparing for the upcoming Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) site visit scheduled for April 26-29. In preparation for that visit, many individuals have provided input and suggestions for improvements.
Jan 28, 2015
Kimberly Schenarts, Ph.D., to receive ASE Distinguished Educator Award
The Association for Surgical Education has selected Kimberly Schenarts, Ph.D., professor, surgery, to receive the 2014 ASE Distinguished Educator Award, the highest surgical teaching award given by the ASE. The award is given annually to an individual who has attained national prominence and demonstrated excellence as a master teacher and educator.
Jan 28, 2015
Dr. Maurer begins next career chapter
If you happen to see Harold M. Maurer, M.D., UNMC chancellor emeritus, walking the halls in a white coat, there’s a good reason – he’s decided to resume his career as a pediatric hematologist/oncologist.
Jan 28, 2015
Psychiatry rotations drawing more med students
Building a mental health workforce takes time, and it takes the energy of a lot of organizations and institutions working on smaller pieces of the same goal. When it comes to one piece of the workforce — the number of psychiatrists practicing in Nebraska — UNMC is beginning to see some promising outcomes at the […]
Jan 28, 2015
Research Highlights
UNMC College of Medicine faculty received nine awards during the month, bringing in $2.8 million in new funding.
Jan 28, 2015
Student of the Month – Rachel Schlueter, first-year medical
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 28, 2015
