College of Medicine

Dean’s message: A transition and some gratifying news

As Steven Lisco, MD, switches roles, we remember his accomplishments — and celebrate a recent collegewide success, as well.

Nov 6, 2023

Bradley Britigan, MD, dean of the UNMC College of Medicine

UNMC med students shine at national competition

Teams were tasked with addressing a care access dilemma.

Nov 6, 2023

Medical student of the month, November 2023

Third-year medical student Nam Nguyen is a biochemistry major and a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Nov 6, 2023

Nam Nguyen

Resident of the month, November 2023

Nathan Harms, MD, will become a rural physician in Ord, Nebraska, following residency.

Nov 6, 2023

Nathan Harms, MD, and family

New medical faculty, November 2023

Fourteen faculty members joined the UNMC College of Medicine in September and October. They are: Professors Assistant professors Instructors

Nov 6, 2023

Zin Mar Htun, MD

A new angle on baseball pitchers and arm pain

UNMC’s Ed Fehringer, MD, brings deep personal experience and a physician’s expertise to addressing the growing problem of pitching injuries.

Nov 6, 2023

UNMC's Ed Fehringer, MD, works with Creighton Prep pitcher Davis Everett in a motion lab on the med center campus.

Research Leadership: John Davis, PhD

Dr. Davis is a professor and director of the Nebraska Center for Women’s Health Research.

Nov 6, 2023

John Davis, PhD

Dr. Garvin elected president-elect of American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Kevin Garvin, MD, chair of the UNMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, will become president of ABOS in October 2024.

Nov 3, 2023

Kevin Garvin, MD

Research Leadership: Carol Casey, PhD

Dr. Casey is a professor in the UNMC Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Nov 3, 2023

Carol Casey, PhD

Dr. Lisco steps away as chair of UNMC anesthesiology

Steven Lisco, MD, will dedicate more time to his roles with Nebraska Medicine and the UNMC College of Medicine. Dr. Shukry will serve as interim chair.

Nov 2, 2023

Steven Lisco, MD