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Dr. Goeller named new pediatric anesthesiology division chief

Jessica Goeller, DO, joined the faculty at the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology in 2014.

Mar 20, 2024

Jessica Goeller, DO

UNMC administrative professionals events set for April

Events are scheduled for April 3 and April 24. Administrative professionals can register to attend through Bridge.

Mar 20, 2024

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Dr. Mannon awarded Medal of Excellence from AAKP

The honor recognizes Roslyn Mannon, MD, for being at the forefront in kidney care and patient empowerment.

Mar 20, 2024

Roslyn Mannon, MD

New resident Spotlight: Shelby Schelkopf, MD

Shelby Schelkopf, MD, is a new resident physician at UNMC Department of Anesthesiology. Why did you choose the medical field? All I remember is wanting to be just like my pediatrician when I was a first grader. After that, there wasn’t another field of work that enticed me as much as medicine or a subject […]

Mar 19, 2024

Shelby Schelkopf, MD

New resident spotlight: Zach Walkenhorst

Zach Walkenhorst, MD, is a new resident physician with the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology. Why did you choose the medical field? I chose the medical field because I had a significant injury during my first year of undergraduate studies and was in/out of the hospital and doctor’s office for several months. It was an important […]

Mar 19, 2024

Zachary Walkenhorst, MD

New resident spotlight: Luke Polenz, MD

Luke Polenz, MD is a new resident physician with the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology. Why did you choose the medical field? Growing up, I liked science, I loved helping people, and I had many positive experiences around physicians growing up and a supportive family that encouraged me along the way.  What made you choose anesthesiology? […]

Mar 19, 2024

New resident spotlight: Nathaniel Pester, MD

Nathaniel Pester, MD, is a new resident physician with the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology. Why did you choose the medical field? I wanted to be able to help people in a life-changing way to overcome or push through their illnesses in order to move toward accomplishing their goals and dreams.  What made you choose anesthesiology? […]

Mar 19, 2024

Nathaniel Pester, MD Anesthesiology house officer portraits in the studio on Wednesday July 10, 2024.

Meet the matches: Mariah Tessin

The UNMC 2024 Match Day celebration was held at the Scott Conference Center at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where eight out of 140 medical students at UNMC opened their envelopes and found they had matched to the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology. Why did you choose the medical field? I was always full of […]

Mar 19, 2024

Department of Anesthesiology welcomes 12 new residents

Shelby Schelkopf will continue her residency close to home. On Match Day, the Geneva, Nebraska, native was one of eight UNMC medical students who learned they had matched to the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology. “I’m thrilled to stay at UNMC because of the people in the department and the robust training that residents receive,” Schelkopf […]

Mar 19, 2024

ASK UNMC! Troy Plumb, MD, UNMC College of Medicine

What do my kidneys do and how do they keep me healthy?

Mar 19, 2024