College of Medicine

Innovative coaching mechanism earns national honor

Doctor, educators from UNMC Department of Anesthesiology developed clinical assessment tool for residents.

Apr 30, 2018

(Clockwise) Faye Haggar, EdD; Amy Duhachek-Stapelman, MD; Andrea Dutoit, MD; Jean Simonson, MD, MACM; Katie Goergen, MD; Karisa Walker, MD; and Cathleen Peterson-Layne, MD, PhD, won the Philip Liu Award for Innovation in Anesthesia Education.

Coaching the focus of leadership retreats

More than 100 UNMC leaders received training and development in coaching.

Apr 27, 2018

UNMC leaders attend a coaching workshop.

Awards recognize research in aging diseases

Kelly Stauch, Ph.D., receives the Vada Kinman Oldfield Alzheimer’s Research Fund Award and Katherine Olson, Ph.D., receives the Nancy and Ronald Reagan Alzheimer’s Scholarship Fund Award.

Apr 27, 2018

Behavioral Health Education Center announces annual awards honorees

The awards honor individuals who are mentoring others and advocating greater access, awareness, and information about behavioral health careers in Nebraska

Apr 27, 2018

Howard Liu, M.D. (left) presents the BHECN Courage Award to Jennifer Alquicira of Omaha.

Two named Tow Humanism in Medicine awardees

Don Coulter, M.D., and Priya Maillacheruvu honored for clinical excellence, outstanding compassion.

Apr 26, 2018

Don Coulter, M.D., left, associate professor of pediatrics-hematology/oncology, and Priya Maillacheruvu, right, a third-year medical student, are this year's recipients of the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Awards.

E-learning innovations honored at event

Seventeen modules showcased UNMC faculty and student collaborations advancing e-learning, assessment and scholarship.

Apr 25, 2018

From left, dental students Nick White and Aktham Adams, clinical instructor Megan Christiansen, College of Dentistry Dean Janet Guthmiller, D.D.S., Ph.D., assistant professor Jennifer Kallio, D.D.S., and dental student Kiya Stack observe the group's e-learning module "Calculus Is Hard; Treating It Doesn't Have To Be."

Two UNMC scientists recognized for outstanding research in aging diseases

The 20th Annual Vada Kinman Oldfield Alzheimer’s Research Fund Award and the 14th Annual Nancy and Ronald Reagan Alzheimer’s Scholarship Fund Award were presented during recent ceremonies.

Apr 25, 2018

Faculty members share UNMC memories

Mentoring, interns, students and residents leave mark on longtime faculty.

Apr 24, 2018

UDTA Award: Genetics, Cell Biology & Anatomy

Department will be honored today for receiving the University-wide Departmental Teaching Award.

Apr 24, 2018

The faculty of the UNMC Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Anatomy.

Cattlemen’s Ball grants tackle cancer

The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center recently funded cancer research pilot projects totaling nearly $1 million.

Apr 24, 2018

Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Director Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., fourth from right, accepts a check from the organizers of the 2017 Cattlemen's Ball of Nebraska.