College of Medicine

Physicist group offers free, online mini-science fair May 13 to introduce youth to medical physics

Attendees will hear about the day in the life of a medical physicist and the exciting new tools developing to treat cancer, see a physics demonstration and get an opportunity to ask physicists questions.

May 5, 2022

Dr. Sitorius to retire after more than 40 years at UNMC

Former chair of the UNMC Department of Family Medicine changed the face of rural health care in Nebraska.

May 5, 2022

Michael Sitorius, MD

1,062 UNMC students to receive diplomas during commencement ceremonies

Ceremonies, which will take place May 5 in Norfolk, Kearney and Lincoln and on May 7 in Omaha and Scottsbluff, also will be livestreamed for those who prefer or are unable to attend in person.

May 4, 2022

Culture conversation: Courage Part II

The College of Medicine’s Culture Conversations allow COM faculty, staff and students to build their professional toolbox and strengthen the college’s workplace and educational culture.

May 2, 2022

Legislative initiatives will impact the college

Approval of a joint health facility and program funding at UNK, pancreatic cancer center funding and a boost to the behavioral health workforce were among the session highlights.

May 2, 2022

A rendering of the future UNMC-UNK rural health facility at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Dr. Lisco appointed to leadership roles beginning July 1

Steven Lisco, MD, will succeed Carl Smith, MD, as Nebraska Medicine chief academic officer and UNMC College of Medicine senior associate dean for clinical affairs.

May 2, 2022

Steven Lisco, MD

Dr. McCulloh named assistant dean for clinical research

Russell McCulloh, MD, will serve as an advocate to help COM investigators identify and tackle barriers to facilitate local, regional and national research.

May 2, 2022

Russell McCulloh, MD

Dean’s message: Graduation congratulations

Two different graduation ceremonies mark many challenges overcomes.

May 2, 2022

Bradley Britigan, MD, dean of the UNMC College of Medicine

Commencement ceremony information

Medical students attending the Omaha commencement ceremony can pick up their academic attire this Wednesday or Thursday.

May 2, 2022

This week's commencement ceremony will be at the Baxter Arena.

Drs. Gendelman, Bloch honored with Lifesaver Award

Couple’s work recognized by by Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures.

May 2, 2022

From left, Bonnie Bloch, MD, Howard Gendelman, MD, and David Crouse, PhD