College of Medicine

Students reach out to seniors to reduce social isolation

Program created by medical students has 71 students communicating with 178 older adults.

Jun 23, 2020

Estelle, a resident of the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home, gets to know pen pal Sara German, a UNMC medical student, with FaceTime.

NU budget plan lays groundwork for future growth

President Carter calls it an unprecedented moment for higher education.

Jun 22, 2020

Ted Carter, president of the University of Nebraska

New guidelines to treat diabetes in COVID-19 patients

The guidelines could reduce the number of deaths, hospital stays.

Jun 22, 2020

Andjela Drincic, M.D.

UNMC leaders to appear on new Nebraska talk show

Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., and Chris Kratochvil, M.D., will speak about COVID-19.

Jun 19, 2020

From left, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., and Chris Kratochvil, M.D., executive director of the Global Center for Health Security at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine

Virtual convocation, commencement a genuine success

Ceremonies were held on a single day and in a single online session.

Jun 17, 2020

Dele Davies, M.D., dean of Graduate Studies, speaks at the event.

Movement disorders fellowship draws increased interest

Six-month fellowship has 14 participants from 44 applicants.

Jun 17, 2020

Danish Bhatti, M.D.

COM student of the month

Nathan Zaroban is a member of the Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN) and Support Your NEighbor COVID-19.

Jun 16, 2020

Nathan Zaroban

Dr. Case named distinguished graduate student mentor

Adam Case, Ph.D., was presented the honor at Graduate Studies’ May 9 virtual convocation and commencement ceremonies.

Jun 16, 2020

Adam Case, Ph.D.

COM employee of the month

Nelsen has been at UNMC for 29 years.

Jun 16, 2020

Rachel Nelsen

College adapting to changes as students set to return

Pandemic has caused college to make modifications in areas including clinical rotation, residency matching and USMLE testing.

Jun 16, 2020

Wendy Grant, M.D.
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