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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

Ali S. Khan, M.D., M.P.H.

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

Gerald Moore, M.D., senior associate dean for academic affairs, College of Medicine

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

Kimberly Schenarts, Ph.D.

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

Harold M. Maurer, M.D., UNMC chancellor emeritus

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

Howard Liu, M.D.

Yanney named to Nebraska Business Hall of Fame

Longtime UNMC supporter will be inducted at Feb. 5 event.

Jan 27, 2015

Mike Yanney and Gail Walling Yanney, M.D.

LiveGreen: Tap into better health

Here are the reasons to avoid plastic water bottles.

Jan 27, 2015

VanderMeulen to lead physician assistant group

School of Allied Health Professions’ assistant professor is now president of the Physician Assistant Education Association.

Jan 27, 2015

UNMC’s Stephane VanderMeulen, left, new president of the Physician Assistant Education Association, presents an award to outgoing president Karen Hills of Duke University Medical Center.

World Health Organization partners with UNMC in global response network

Partnership is indicative of UNMC’s expertise in public health emergencies, global health

Jan 27, 2015

Museum lecture looks at actress Katharine Hepburn

Lunch discussion will examine Hepburn’s position as a fashion icon.

Jan 27, 2015

Katharine Hepburn is the focus of a Feb. 5 noon lecture.