Anesthesiology
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
In the spotlight: Sarah Kirke, MSN
Name: Sarah Kirke Hometown: Atlantic, Iowa Title and department at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine: Patient Safety and Quality Coordinator, Department of Anesthesiology How long have you been with UNMC? I started at UNMC as a research coordinator back in 2016. I left for a short while in 2023 but am happy to be back and in this role now. […]
Mar 18, 2024
Jessica Goeller, DO, named division chief, vice chair of pediatric anesthesia
“I am excited for the opportunity to lead such a strong, robust, compassionate and valuable team of people,” Dr. Goeller said. “I certainly feel humbled by the responsibility of the position and I am grateful to Dr. Shukry for his support and mentorship.”
Mar 12, 2024
Nathan Goergen, MD, PhD, bridges the gap between engineering and medicine
Driven by a passion for improving patient care, Nathan Goergen, MD, PhD, a resident in the UNMC department of anesthesiology, bridges the gap between engineering and medicine.
Mar 11, 2024
Anesthesiology marks accomplishments in its annual report
The report from the 2022-23 academic year now is available online.
Feb 28, 2024
Midwest Anesthesia Resident Conference set for April
A record number of UNMC medical students and UNMC Department of Anesthesiology residents will attend.
Feb 27, 2024
Medical research highlights, February 2024
The college received grant and funding awards totaling nearly $3.9 million in December.
Feb 13, 2024
Search committees named for next chairs of anesthesiology, radiology
Bradley Britigan, MD, dean of the UNMC College of Medicine, tasks Kevin Garvin, MD, and David W. Mercer, MD, as leaders of the searches.
Feb 9, 2024
Hanjun Wang, MD, receives funding to investigate a common symptom of chronic heart failure
Hanjun Wang, MD, Margaret R. Larson Professor of Anesthesiology in the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology, is investigating the neural mechanisms behind a common symptom of chronic heart failure – exercise-induced respiratory difficulty.
Feb 7, 2024
Faculty Spotlight: Shaun Thompson, MD
Dr. Thompson is director of the Critical Care Anesthesiology Fellowship program and serves as medical director for extracorporeal life support services.
Feb 2, 2024
