College of Medicine

UNMC participating in COVID-19 vaccine study, plans to enroll 1,000

Novavax’ COVID-19 vaccine candidate is a protein based vaccine created from the coronavirus spike (S) protein and an added component that boosts a person’s immune response to stimulate higher levels of antibodies.

Dec 29, 2020

Diana Florescu, MD

Kelly Caverzagie, MD, named to ACGME board

Dr. Caverzagie is the third UNMC leader to serve in a board role consecutively.

Dec 22, 2020

Graduating student finds passion in medical research

Sumit Kar wants to lead medical research that advances diagnosis and improves patient care.

Dec 17, 2020

Sumit Kar

328 UNMC students to receive diplomas Dec. 18

Ceremonies will be virtual.

Dec 17, 2020

From UNMC Today

A farewell tribute to UNMC icon Sue Pope, and other College of Medicine stories from UNMC Today you may have missed.

Dec 16, 2020

Sue Pope

Dr. Balasanova recognized by the AMA

Alëna Balasanova, MD, received the American Medical Association Foundation Award for Health Education

Dec 16, 2020

Alëna Balasanova, MD

Dr. Jarzynka named to COM admissions role

Kim Jarzynka, MD, named assistant dean for admissions.

Dec 16, 2020

Kim Jarzynka, MD

Research highlights

The UNMC College of Medicine received new grant and funding awards representing $4,101,722 in new funding in October.

Dec 16, 2020

Keshore Bidasee, PhD

Time out with T.O. – Medical education icon to retire

Jay Moore, MD, will retire at the end of the year as senior associate dean for academic affairs.

Dec 16, 2020

Gerald "Jay" Moore, MD

COM student of the month

Freeman is a lifelong softball player and coach.

Dec 16, 2020

Aly Freeman