College of Medicine

Challenging road led student to Match Day

Dennis Maar II looks to draw on his experiences to help others who aspire to medical school.

Mar 16, 2022

Dennis Maar II

UNMC history: Frank Menolascino, MD

Dr. Menolascino dedicated his life to improving the lives of people with intellectual disabilities locally and across the world.

Mar 14, 2022

Frank Menolascino, MD

SIM-NE cruises past 500th onsite training in 89 of the 93 counties in Nebraska

SIM-NE staff use four customized, 44-foot-long trucks to provide state-of-the-art training to enhance lifesaving skills at the request of emergency medical service organizations and health professionals at hospitals in rural communities across the state.

Mar 11, 2022

Dr. Yeh explores innovative treatments for eye inflammation

Steven Yeh, MD, is the Stanley Truhlsen Jr. Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology and director of retina and uveitis service at the Truhlsen Eye Institute.

Mar 4, 2022

Steven Yeh, MD

College of Medicine achieves eight-year accreditation

Chancellor Gold congratulated the college at his March 1 forum.

Mar 4, 2022

Geoffrey Talmon, MD, associate dean of medical education

Justin Mott, MD, PhD named Varner Educator Laureate

Ceremony is today for Impact in Education Award winners.

Mar 3, 2022

Justin Mott, MD, PhD

Program director of the month

Marco Olivera-Martinez, MD, oversees the transplant hepatology fellowship.

Mar 2, 2022

Marco Olivera-Martinez, MD

Research highlights

The UNMC College of Medicine received grantand funding awards representing $7,658,400 in new funding in January.

Mar 2, 2022

Xinglong Wang, PhD

MD-PhD students receive competitive fellowships

Awards a testament to students ‘hard work and focus’

Mar 2, 2022

Nozima Aripova and Seth Springer

COM resident of the month

Chelsey McConnell, MD, is a pediatrics resident.

Mar 2, 2022

Chelsey McConnell, MD