Uncategorized Archives

UNMC enrollment at 4,247 sets record for 20th straight year

The increase of 192 students is the biggest increase at UNMC since it added 249 students in 2010.

Sep 8, 2020

Message from the chair

Dear All, The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is persevering through this challenging time. I hope you will enjoy reading about the amazing achievements of the faculty and department which have occurred over the last few months. While we adjust to the new normal, this summer has been a busy time in the department. In […]

Sep 8, 2020

Welcome class of 2025

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation welcomed five interns to its residency program this summer.

Sep 8, 2020

From left, Brandt Buckner, MD, Dylan Fischer, MD, Keagan Gertz, MD, Matthew Hays, MD and Carla Strohhofer, MD

Resident class of 2020 graduates

The department's 2020 graduation ceremony was celebrated virtually Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13. For Friday morning's events, the graduating residents and a few faculty and staff members were able socially distance in the Lauritzen Outpatient Center's auditorium, which can typically hold 75 people. They were joined via Zoom by all department faculty, residents […]

Sep 8, 2020

From left, Emmett Gannon, MD, Joshua Locker, MD, Darin Larson, MD, Dan Sveom, MD and Evan Larson, MD

Silver ‘U’ recipients

Three department staff are recipients of the Silver ‘U’ Award for their contributions to the UNMC mission.

Sep 8, 2020

From left, Faith Buso, Pete Danielson and David Lusk

New faculty spotlight

Beau Kildow, MD and David Nordin, MD joined the department in August. Beau Kildow, MD Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Hometown: Omaha, NE Research/professional interests: Healthcare economics, biofilm in periprosthetic joint infections, implant design, perioperative pain management […]

Sep 8, 2020

From left, Beau Kildow, MD and David Nordin, MD

Two pediatric orthopaedic surgeons join the faculty

Ryan Koehler, MD and Nickolas Nahm, MD joined the department in August. Ryan Koehler, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery/Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Children’s Hospital and Medical Center Hometown: Belgrade, MN Research/professional interests: Surgical skill development and assessment, sports medicine, scoliosis, trauma How I fell in love with orthopaedic surgery: As a child I was interested in […]

Sep 8, 2020