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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.

Psychiatry rotations drawing more med students

Elective rotations have jumped more than 600 percent since 2011-12.

Jan 27, 2015

Howard Liu, M.D.

Partnership to increase RNs with bachelor’s degrees

College of Nursing teams with community colleges to enhance RN to BSN track.

Jan 27, 2015

Juliann Sebastian, Ph.D., dean of the College of Nursing.

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.

Ensuring the health of health care workers

UNMC’s Ebola treatment team leans upon expertise of Shawn Gibbs, Ph.D., and John Lowe, Ph.D.

Jan 27, 2015