College of Medicine

UNMC resident’s rotation in India proves eye-opening

Rachael Newton, MD, a general surgery resident at UNMC, served a four-week rotation in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Apr 21, 2026

At right, Rachael Newton, MD, a general surgery resident at UNMC, with Dr. Nisha Hariharan, a consultant and breast oncoplastic surgeon with Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital in Hyderabad.

Harman Lecture to feature National Institute on Aging director

By hosting Richard Hodes, MD, the annual lecture is reaching its milestone 25th year.

Apr 16, 2026

Richard Hodes, MD

Olson Center brown bag to discuss ‘Unhappy Feet’

Smitha Mathew, MBBS, assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation, will give the presentation April 21.

Apr 15, 2026

Smitha Mathew, MBBS

Annual faculty awards: Dalton Nelsen, MD

Dr. Nelsen is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Emergency Medicine.

Apr 14, 2026

Dalton Nelsen, MD

College representatives make voices heard at ADEA meeting

Leaders, researchers attended the 2026 American Dental Education Association Session & Exhibition, held in March in Montreal, Canada.

Apr 13, 2026

From left, UNMC College of Dentistry faculty members at the ADEA Session and Exhibition included Jane Broekemeier, Yun Saksena, DMD, Tammie Vargo, DHA, Nicole Baker, Greg Bennett, DMD, Amanda Dolen, Lisa Moravec and Nancy Adams, PhD

Annual faculty awards: Kate Hyde, PhD

Dr. Hyde is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Apr 10, 2026

Katherine Hyde, PhD

UNMC achievements, April 10, 2026

Recent achievements for Lauren Sauer, PhD, Shinobu Watanabe-Galloway, PhD, Chandra Are, MBBS, Tammy Kielian, PhD, and Paul Weishapl.

Apr 10, 2026

Lauren Sauer, PhD

Annual faculty awards: Amy Cannella, MD

Dr. Cannella is the Gerald F. Moore Professor of Rheumatology.

Apr 9, 2026

Amy Canella, MD

Daniel Pierce, MD, chosen for Clarkson Institute scholar program

Dr. Pierce, an assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation, will enroll in a leading health administration MBA program.

Apr 9, 2026

Professional headshot of Daniel Pierce, MD, an assistant professor in the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation with the UNMC College of Medicine

Match, alumni events highlight importance of educators

Recent experiences reinforced awareness of the impact educators can have.

Apr 8, 2026

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