College of Medicine

COM student of the month

Carmen Ochoa has a master’s degree in medical anatomy from UNMC.

May 2, 2022

Carmen Ochoa

New faculty

Three new faculty members have joined the UNMC College of Medicine this month.

May 2, 2022

Alan Williamson, MD

Culture conversation: Courage Part II

The College of Medicine’s Culture Conversations allow COM faculty, staff and students to build their professional toolbox and strengthen the college’s workplace and educational culture.

May 2, 2022

Legislative initiatives will impact the college

Approval of a joint health facility and program funding at UNK, pancreatic cancer center funding and a boost to the behavioral health workforce were among the session highlights.

May 2, 2022

A rendering of the future UNMC-UNK rural health facility at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Dr. Lisco appointed to leadership roles beginning July 1

Steven Lisco, MD, will succeed Carl Smith, MD, as Nebraska Medicine chief academic officer and UNMC College of Medicine senior associate dean for clinical affairs.

May 2, 2022

Steven Lisco, MD

Dr. McCulloh named assistant dean for clinical research

Russell McCulloh, MD, will serve as an advocate to help COM investigators identify and tackle barriers to facilitate local, regional and national research.

May 2, 2022

Russell McCulloh, MD

Dean’s message: Graduation congratulations

Two different graduation ceremonies mark many challenges overcomes.

May 2, 2022

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

Commencement ceremony information

Medical students attending the Omaha commencement ceremony can pick up their academic attire this Wednesday or Thursday.

May 2, 2022

This week's commencement ceremony will be at the Baxter Arena.

Drs. Gendelman, Bloch honored with Lifesaver Award

Couple’s work recognized by by Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures.

May 2, 2022

From left, Bonnie Bloch, MD, Howard Gendelman, MD, and David Crouse, PhD

UNMC eyes better outcomes for Black kidney patients

UNMC serving as key site in national study, which also is aiming to increase the donor pool.

Apr 28, 2022

Scott Westphal, MD, and Roslyn Mannon, MD