College of Medicine

Two UNMC health professionals show creative side

Robert Wigton, M.D., and Evelyn Render-Katz hold dual art show at Connect Gallery this month.

May 11, 2016

Evelyn Render-Katz and Robert Wigton, M.D., display two of the works they will have on display this month at the Connect Gallery.

UNMC’s Dr. Freifeld contributes on CDC study

Study offers nationwide evaluation of pathogen patterns and antimicrobial resistance trends among central line-associated bloodstream infections.

May 10, 2016

Alison Freifeld, M.D., professor of internal medicine-infectious diseases

Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center update

Pamela Buffett recently toured the center.

May 10, 2016

Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Director Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., left, tours the site with Pamela Buffett, center, and Peter Bartling.

MMI’s Konopasek honored with Kerrie Orozco Award

Award recognizes spirit of volunteerism and promoting the partnership between Omaha Public Schools and the Special Olympics.

May 9, 2016

Liz Konopasek, of the Munroe-Meyer Institute's physical therapy department, is given the Kerrie Orozco Volunteer Award by members of the Omaha Police Department.

UNMC for the record

News and notes from the UNMC community.

May 6, 2016

Edibaldo Silva, M.D., Ph.D.

Gold Humanism Honor Society inducts new class

Society aims to infuse humanism into medical training.

May 6, 2016

Members of the Gold Humanism Honor Society at Saturday's ceremony, with College of Medicine Dean Brad Britigan, M.D. (bottom left) and guest speaker, Dr. Richard Levin, president and CEO of the Arnold P. Gold Foundation (bottom right).

Fremont physician, Thomas McKnight, M.D., receives UNMC 2016 Koefoot Award

A 1977 graduate of UNMC, Dr. McKnight practices at Prairie Fields Family Medicine in Fremont.

May 6, 2016

Dr. Thomas McKnight and his wife, Evelyn McKnight.

Dr. McKnight receives 2016 Koefoot Award

Award recognizes rural Nebraska family physician who is an outstanding preceptor for medical students.

May 5, 2016

From left, medical students James Reinecke, Cody Bonk, and Katherine Palmisano Axon, with Thomas McKnight, M.D., and internal medicine's Kelly Caverzagie, M.D.

Olson Center marks Women’s Health Week

Events kick off May 10 with a wellness fair.

May 5, 2016

Office of Health Professions Education is created

New department dedicated to using education to facilitate the development of health professions workforce.

May 4, 2016

The Office of Health Professions Education includes (left-right): Kay Grant, program coordinator; Frank Pietrantoni, director; and Carla Snyder, program coordinator.