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UNMC student receives $25,000 fellowship
Thomas Wilson is one of 66 medical students, and the only student from UNMC, to receive a $25,000 fellowship from Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Jun 14, 2006
Test your College of Medicine history, win a T-shirt – day 7
In celebration of the College of Medicine’s 125th anniversary, UNMC Today is testing your historical knowledge of the College of Medicine. Today, read the answer to our sixth question — who was Shorty Gray and how was he involved in a scandal at the College of Medicine — then be challenged by a new question. On Wednesday, plan to attend a free campuswide carnival — complete with games, jugglers, cotton candy and clowns — from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Swanson Courtyard (west of the Durham Outpatient Center).
Jun 13, 2006
Orthopaedic surgery graduation, symposium June 16-17
Later this week the UNMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation will graduate five from its residency training program, as well as sponsor a Knee & Sports Medicine Symposium.
Jun 13, 2006
UNMC helps boost diversity in health care
The Virginia-Nebraska Alliance is one way to help transform America’s health professions. This summer, 10 undergraduate students and four faculty members will be on campus, as part of the program.
Jun 13, 2006
2006 SAHP awards program, poster exhibit
The UNMC School of Allied Health Professions honored four faculty members during last month’s 19th annual awards program and poster exhibition.
Jun 13, 2006
Deadline June 30 looms for those interested in Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing program in Scottsbluff
The application deadline of June 30 for those interested in applying for the Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing program in Scottsbluff is looming. The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff, with support from Regional West Medical Center, will launch the program in January with a class of […]
Jun 13, 2006
Test your College of Medicine history, win a T-shirt – day 6
In celebration of the College of Medicine’s 125th anniversary, UNMC Today is testing your historical knowledge of the College of Medicine. Today, read the answer to our fifth question — what former faculty member was one of the discoverers of curare — then be challenged by a new question. On Wednesday, plan to attend a free campuswide carnival — complete with cotton candy, games, jugglers and clowns — from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Swanson Courtyard (west of the Durham Outpatient Center).
Jun 12, 2006
College of Medicine celebrates 125th anniversary
On June 14, 1881, a group of 19th Century physicians incorporated the medical college that is now the UNMC College of Medicine. Some 125 years later, the College of Medicine is celebrating its quasquicentennial with a series of celebratory activities and events planned to recognize this historic occasion.
Jun 12, 2006
Test your College of Medicine history, win a T-shirt – day 5
In celebration of the College of Medicine’s 125th anniversary, UNMC Today is testing your historical knowledge of the College of Medicine. Today, read the answer to our fourth question — which former College of Medicine dean is the namesake of the national fraternity Phi Rho Sigma’s highest award — then be challenged by a new question.
Jun 9, 2006
UNMC makes diagnostic breakthrough with Burkitt lymphoma
An international research study involving UNMC, the National Cancer Institute and 10 other institutions has successfully identified the gene expression signature for Burkitt lymphoma. The discovery, which is reported in the June 8 edition of The New England of Medicine, will allow physicians to better diagnose and treat Burkitt lymphoma and better distinguish it from another more common form of malignant lymphoma.
Jun 9, 2006