Family Medicine

UNMC rates high in primary care in U.S. News rankings

UNMC remains the sixth-ranked primary care medical program in the United States

Mar 11, 2013

Study shows dramatic primary care shortage in rural areas

The number of primary care physicians in Nebraska is 30 percent lower than previously reported by the American Medical Association.

Dec 14, 2012

UNMC continues to foster vital international relationships in China

Global health and collaboration of academic health centers across international boundaries will continue to grow in importance.

Nov 21, 2012

Spotlight on new faculty – Meet Birgit Khandalavala, M.D.

Birgit Khandalavala, M.D., associate professor in family medicine, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Nov 5, 2012

UNMC aims for joint family medicine department with Chinese school

Read about the planned department with Tongji University in Shanghai.

Nov 5, 2012

A UNMC memory from Dr. Paulman

Dr. Paul Paulman shares a memory from his 30 years at UNMC. Also, view more about today’s Annual Faculty Meeting, including broadcast information for those not on the Omaha campus.

Apr 25, 2012

UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center Unveil Plans for a New Cancer Center

New center would elevate Nebraska’s role in cancer care and research

Jan 19, 2012

Reenforcement on the front lines of mental health

It’s estimated that more than half of all U.S. mental health care takes place at the primary care level and that percentage jumps considerably in rural areas where there often are no mental health practitioners for hundreds of miles.

Jan 6, 2012

UNMC helps bring family medicine to China

Traditionally, hospital receptionists — not primary care professionals — triage ailing patients in Chinese medical centers.

Nov 11, 2011

For our troops and vets

In recognition of Veterans Day, UNMC Today takes a look at some of the medical center programs that help past and present military members and their families.

Nov 11, 2011