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News briefs
Julie Fedderson, M.D., internal medicine – general medicine, was one of the spotlight performers at the Medical Mess Club, medical musical comedy held April 17 at the Joslyn Art Museum.
Apr 29, 2015
LCME site visit set for April 26-28
Since our original site visit in October 2013, the College of Medicine has reviewed the concerns of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) and developed and implemented a robust plan to address the deficiencies.
Mar 30, 2015
A message from the dean
Let me begin by congratulating the more than 120 fourth-year students who went through Match Day on March 20. This year’s class marked the first class that has been here for all four years of my deanship.
Mar 27, 2015
Coming Events
April 3 – “Living with Cancer in Nebraska,” airs at 7 p.m. on NET1. Several UNMC oncologists are being interviewed for this special program. April 9 – Culture Fest. April 13 – Dr. Hank Bounds will begin as president of the University of Nebraska. April 10-18 – Nebraska Science Festival. Learn more here. April 16 […]
Mar 27, 2015
Research Highlights
UNMC College of Medicine faculty received 18 awards represent more than $2.4 million in new funding during the month of January.
Mar 27, 2015
News Briefs
Women's Center for Advancement honors UNMC's Angela Hewlett, M.D. Angela Hewlett, M.D., assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Infectious Diseases and associate medical director of the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit is among 10 women who will be honored June 2 at the Hilton Omaha as part of the 28th annual Tribute to Women Lunch for […]
Mar 27, 2015
Gaining mastery over distractions
The Curtain of Distraction has gained notoriety approaching March Madness as Arizona State University basketball fans demonstrated success in interfering with their opponent’s free-throw shooting. A black curtain on poles, strategically placed behind the visiting team hoop, suddenly opens at the time of a free-throw shot revealing bizarre scenes such as two people with unicorn […]
Mar 27, 2015
College of Medicine Student of the Month – Tyler Chonis, first-year
Editor’s Note: Each month, InterCOM will highlight a “Student of the Month” from the College of Medicine. Students will be featured for their participation in activities outside of medical school and for making a difference in the community. The goal is to recognize students for what they are doing and to encourage other students to get […]
Mar 27, 2015
A message from the dean
With all the rapid changes taking place in the health care delivery system, I wanted to share a couple clinical success stories with you this month.
Feb 26, 2015
Burman named director for VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the appointment of B. Don Burman as the new director of the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System (VA NWIHCS).
Feb 25, 2015