College of Medicine

Registration open for Updates in Rheumatology conference

Annual event, which provides updates on the diagnosis and management of rheumatic diseases, is April 17.

Feb 23, 2026

From left, James O'Dell, MD, and Bryant England, MD

Registration now open for April’s Latta Lecture

David Skorton, MD, of the AAMC, will speak on academic medicine forging ahead amid change.

Feb 23, 2026

David Skorton, MD, president and CEO of the Association of American Medical Colleges

Medical research highlights, February 2026

The UNMC College of Medicine recently received grants and awards representing more than $3.8 million in new funding.

Feb 23, 2026

Joseph A. Fernandes, MD

First UNMC Kearney medical class to be awarded scholarships

The new scholarships will cover at least half the cost of medical school tuition for all four years for the first class of medical students at Kearney.

Feb 23, 2026

The Health Science Education Center II at the Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex at the University of Nebraska at Kearney

Dr. O’Dell celebrated for more than 40 years at UNMC

James O’Dell, MD, recognized for ‘incredible contributions to the success of UNMC.’

Feb 19, 2026

James O'Dell, MD, addressed colleagues and friends during an event celebrating his UNMC service.

Abbey Fingeret, MD, PhD, named Varner Educator Laureate

Dr. Fingeret, an associate professor of surgical oncology who joined UNMC in 2016, called the recognition an extraordinary honor.

Feb 4, 2026

Abbey Fingeret, MD, PhD

MD-PhD scholar advances UNMC rheumatology research in Sweden

Nozima Aripova recently completed a rotation at the Karolinska Institute.

Feb 3, 2026

UNMC MD-PhD Program Scholar Nozima Aripova recently completed an external research rotation at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden.

UNMC Department of Pediatrics releases annual report

The report showcases achievements in specialty medicine, data innovation, patient care, community engagement and more.

Jan 30, 2026

Kari Simonsen, MD, chair of the UNMC Department of Pediatrics

Mary Petersen to retire from UNMC after 30 years 

Nursing veteran held many roles at the med center during her distinguished career. 

Jan 28, 2026

Mary Petersen

Dr. Thompson appointed critical care anesthesiology chief

Shaun Thompson, MD, brings extensive leadership experience to his new position.

Jan 28, 2026

Shaun Thompson, MD, critical care anesthesiology division chief