College of Medicine

Listening session on racism stresses hope, need for action

Racism is ‘not someone else’s responsibility,’ Dr. Davies said. ‘We all own it.’

Jun 10, 2020

Sheritta Strong, M.D., interim UNMC director for inclusion, speaks at Monday's listening session.

Eye protection should be worn in patient care areas

Guidance is part of Nebraska Medicine’s universal PPE policy.

Jun 10, 2020

Olivia Jensen is seen wearing safety glasses. These can be used in ambulatory areas and on non-COVID units but don't fully protect against bloodborne or chemical exposures.

Time out with T.O. – One successful woman

Sasha Shillcutt, M.D., aims to help women advance in their careers.

Jun 9, 2020

Sasha Shillcutt, M.D.

Study may impact treatment of cancer, other diseases

Study opens a new area of research linking gene transcription with DNA repair pathways.

Jun 9, 2020

Kishor Bhakat, Ph.D., associate professor in the UNMC Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Anatomy

Panelists to listen, share thoughts on structural racism

Virtual event starts at 1 p.m. today.

Jun 8, 2020

From left, Dele Davies, M.D., senior vice chancellor for academic affairs, Aileen Warren, assistant vice chancellor for human resources and Sheritta Strong, M.D., assistant professor of psychiatry and interim director of inclusion, will take part in the event.

Hundreds kneel at White Coats 4 Black Lives event

Observances was part of a national campaign and commitment to improving the health and safety of people of color.

Jun 8, 2020

UNMC interim Director for Inclusion Sheritta Strong, M.D., kneels during Friday's event.

Panelists to listen, share thoughts on structural racism

‘Listening session’ will be first in a series.

Jun 5, 2020

From left, Dele Davies, M.D., senior vice chancellor for academic affairs, Aileen Warren, assistant vice chancellor for human resources and Sheritta Strong, M.D., assistant professor of psychiatry and interim director of inclusion, will take part in the event.

White Coats 4 Black Lives event planned today

Noon event is in recognition of the death of George Floyd and continued racial injustice.

Jun 5, 2020

The White Coats 4 Black Lives demonstration will take place at noon today at the Search Tower outside the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

UNMC working to address COVID-19 health disparities

UNMC has several outreach efforts to underserved communities.

Jun 4, 2020

The MUNA Box Project, driven by UNMC medical students, is one of the university's outreach efforts, providing support and information to refugee communities.

UNMC listening event will discuss racism, health inequities

June 8 event will be beginning of a series of forums on these topics.

Jun 4, 2020

From left, Dele Davies, M.D., senior vice chancellor for academic affairs, Aileen Warren, assistant vice chancellor for human resources and Sheritta Strong, M.D., assistant professor of psychiatry and interim director of inclusion, will take part in the event.