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College of Medicine

COM resident of the month

Kaitlyn Brittan, M.D., is a rheumatology fellow in the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine.

Apr 8, 2020

Kaitlyn Brittan, M.D.

COM students of the month

The first-year students are Creighton graduates and big Jays fans.

Apr 8, 2020

From left, Abby and Madison Wolfe

New faculty

New faculty join the UNMC College of Medicine.

Apr 8, 2020

Ritika Puri, M.D., is an assistant professor of diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism

Events and cancellations

Upcoming events are subject to change as decisions are made regarding the COVID-19 response.

Apr 8, 2020

The Nebraska Science Festival has been canceled.

Webinar to address stress, anxiety amid COVID-19

Experts will share resilience-building skills at April 9 event.

Apr 8, 2020

Steven Wengel, M.D., assistant vice chancellor for campus wellness for UNMC and the University of Nebraska at Omaha

COM employee of the month

Paula Swanson is an administrative associate in internal medicine administration.

Apr 8, 2020

Paula Swanson

Zoom option proves a success for international event

Truhlsen Eye Institute meeting draws more than 230 virtual participants.

Apr 8, 2020

Vinicius De Stafano, M.D.

Emergency Department surge tents ready for patients

Tents allow for additional capacity in response to COVID-19.

Apr 8, 2020

Staff members do a walkthrough of the surge tents set up outside the Emergency Services entrance on the Nebraska Medical Center campus.

University’s ‘stay at home’ directive aims to ‘flatten the curve’

Only designated personnel should report to campus; all employees should be compliant by Friday.

Apr 8, 2020

University of Nebraska President Ted Carter

Team studies people recovering from ACL tears

Elizabeth Wellsandt, D.P.T., Ph.D., and interdisciplinary group explores small changes in gait.

Apr 7, 2020

Special biomechanics software that allows the team to identify how much an individual is loading their knee during walking.