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College of Medicine recognized as top 10 program for producing family physicians
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine has been recognized by the American Academy of Family Physicians as one of the top 10 programs in the country in producing family physicians. The award was presented at a conference of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine in San Antonio.
May 27, 2014
Video: Insights with Dr. Gold
UNMC chancellor discusses new public health and dentistry deans, the investiture of James Linder, M.D., as interim president of the University of Nebraska, and the Becker’s National Healthcare Leadership Award.
May 27, 2014
UNMC, clinical partners recognized as treatment center of excellence for ALS
The ALS Association, along with its Keith Worthington Chapter, welcomed the University of Nebraska Medical Center and its clinical partners – UNMC Physicians and The Nebraska Medical Center — to the nonprofit organization’s Certified Treatment Center of Excellence Program, establishing the med center as meeting the highest levels of established national standards of care in the management of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
May 27, 2014
Aiming to improve delivery of health care
Michael Ash, M.D., has joined the clinical enterprise as chief transformation officer.
May 27, 2014
Circle of Distinction recognizes top medical, SAHP faculty
One of the best ways to build a strong college is through the creation of endowed chairs and professorships. On May 6, the College of Medicine held its second Circle of Distinction event to honor faculty holding these endowed positions and the donors who made them possible.
May 27, 2014
Michael Ash, M.D., named chief transformation officer for clinical enterprise
When he arrived at the medical center this month, Michael Ash, M.D., joined a clinical enterprise immersed in change, with a job title of chief transformation officer. It’s no small job, for sure, but Dr. Ash is excited for the opportunities that lie ahead. “The Nebraska Medical Center has an outstanding reputation,” he said. “I’m excited to join this visionary and talented team. It’s an honor to be given this opportunity to influence how care will be delivered.”
May 27, 2014
Dr. Romberger named interim chair of internal medicine
Her appointment is effective July 1.
May 27, 2014
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology celebrates 100th anniversary
In 1914, a postage stamp cost 2 cents. The Panama Canal opened. And the UNMC Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (then known as medical chemistry) had its first three faculty members. A century later, a stamp is 49 cents. Upwards of 14,000 vessels annually use the canal. And the department has 22 primary and 34 courtesy faculty members, 40 graduate students, 19 research associates and post-docs, 16 staff members and four emeritus faculty.
May 27, 2014
University of Nebraska’s proposed budget released
Regents will consider budget at May 30 meeting.
May 27, 2014
