College of Medicine

Dr. Sitorius to retire after more than 40 years at UNMC

Former chair of the UNMC Department of Family Medicine changed the face of rural health care in Nebraska.

May 5, 2022

Michael Sitorius, MD

1,062 UNMC students to receive diplomas during commencement ceremonies

Ceremonies, which will take place May 5 in Norfolk, Kearney and Lincoln and on May 7 in Omaha and Scottsbluff, also will be livestreamed for those who prefer or are unable to attend in person.

May 4, 2022

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

Research highlights

The UNMC College of Medicine received grantand funding awards representing more than $8 million in new funding in March.

May 2, 2022

Xinglong Wang, PhD

Program director of the month

Peter Mannon, MD, oversees the gastroenterology and hepatology fellows.

May 2, 2022

Peter Mannon, MD

Resident of the month

Oluwatobi Ogun, MD, is a member of the Family Medicine Residency Program.

May 2, 2022

Oluwatobi Ogun, MD