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115 UNMC senior medical students receive residency assignments
A total of 115 senior medical students at the University of Nebraska Medical Center have received their residency assignments through the National Resident Matching Program. A residency is a training program for newly-graduated physicians in the area of medicine of their choice. On March 20 at the same time, more than 15,000 U.S. medical school […]
Mar 20, 2008
Munroe-Meyer Institute to sponsor symposium April 4 & 5 to feature leading experts in treating children with developmental disabilities
Leading experts in behavioral, genetic and developmental medicine on April 4 and 5, will address the latest information, research and multidisciplinary insights on treating children with developmental disabilities. The symposium in downtown Omaha at the DoubleTree Hotel is sponsored by the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The conference is targeted […]
Mar 20, 2008
Calling the poison center can save lives and money
National Poison Prevention Week, which runs March 16-22 this year, helps raise awareness about the dangers of poison exposure.
Mar 19, 2008
Nebraska’s music history the topic of March 25 Durham event
Nebraska not only has a rich tradition in literature but also a vast but less-publicized tradition in music. The Durham Western Heritage Museum invites you to learn about this tradition during a noon presentation on the medical center campus on Tuesday, March 25.
Mar 19, 2008
Dr. Steven Hinrichs named chairman of UNMC pathology and microbiology department
One of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s most recognizable physicians, Steven Hinrichs, M.D., will soon take on a new challenge – chairman of the UNMC Department of Pathology and Microbiology. The appointment, which is effective July 1, was announced today by John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., dean of the UNMC College of Medicine. Dr. […]
Mar 19, 2008
Linder family establishes Mary Ann Linder Memorial Nursing Scholarship for UNMC nursing students
An endowment has been established by James Linder, M.D., and his family, to benefit nursing students at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing. The Mary Ann Linder Memorial Nursing Scholarship was established in memory of Mary Ann Linder by her son James Linder, M.D., and her grandchildren, Emily, Kari and Eric Linder. […]
Mar 19, 2008
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Joe Sisson, M.D.
UNMC researcher Joe Sisson, M.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.
NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 26 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists or New Investigators for 2007. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a Thursday ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Mar 19, 2008
Spending your spring break in service? Tell Sen. Nelson!
U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson wants to hear from Nebraska college students who spend spring break helping others.
Mar 19, 2008
UNMC to participate in national study related to stroke
They’re called PFOs for short, but to most people they might as well be UFOs.
Mar 18, 2008
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Kaushik Patel, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Kaushik Patel, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.
NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 26 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists or New Investigators for 2007. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a Thursday ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Mar 18, 2008