College of Medicine

Kari Simonsen, M.D., to lead pediatrics

Dr. Simonsen appointed chair for the UNMC Department of Pediatrics; also leads pediatric services for Children’s Hospital & Medical Center.

Apr 10, 2020

Kari Simonsen, M.D.

Outstanding teacher: Amy Cutright, M.D.

Dr. Cutright will be honored at the Faculty Senate’s annual awards meeting on April 14.

Apr 9, 2020

Amy Cutright, M.D.

Dr. Evans to lead new acute care surgery division

Charity Evans, M.D., will become chief of the new division on July 1.

Apr 9, 2020

Charity Evans, M.D.

Orthopaedic surgery names new leaders

Matthew Halanski, M.D., named chief of pediatrics; Beau Konigsberg, M.D., named assistant dean of admissions.

Apr 8, 2020

Matthew Halanski, M.D.

Time out with T.O. – The stress reliever

Since 2015, Smith has provided assistance to UNMC’s residents.

Apr 8, 2020

Susan Smith

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