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Do’s and Don’ts after Valentines
The flowers are drooping, the only chocolates left are dented and coconut, and your monthly budget for February is shot. Another Valentine’s Day is behind us, and keeping the love alive takes more than a pudgy cupid’s arrow. Before surrendering because it’s too much work, consider these researched ideas that will kindle the love.
Feb 25, 2015
Faculty facilitators sought for IPE Day
The spring 2015 UNMC Interprofessional Education Day for first-year students will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 11.
Jan 29, 2015
Betting on the placebo
So the next time you see your clinician, what if you were offered a new treatment?
Jan 29, 2015
Dean’s message
This month, I’d like to use my column to encourage College of Medicine faculty to think about volunteering for the SHARING Clinics.
Jan 28, 2015
Nebraska Medicine named among America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics
The Women’s Choice Award, a leading consumer advocacy group, recognized Nebraska Medicine as one of its 2015 America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics. The annual designation is based on criteria including female patient satisfaction, clinical excellence and what thousands of “moms” say they want from a hospital. We were also ranked a hospital of choice for […]
Jan 28, 2015
Curriculum Committee implements major changes prior to LCME site visit in April
The UNMC College of Medicine is preparing for the upcoming Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) site visit scheduled for April 26-29. In preparation for that visit, many individuals have provided input and suggestions for improvements.
Jan 28, 2015
Kimberly Schenarts, Ph.D., to receive ASE Distinguished Educator Award
The Association for Surgical Education has selected Kimberly Schenarts, Ph.D., professor, surgery, to receive the 2014 ASE Distinguished Educator Award, the highest surgical teaching award given by the ASE. The award is given annually to an individual who has attained national prominence and demonstrated excellence as a master teacher and educator.
Jan 28, 2015
Dr. Maurer begins next career chapter
If you happen to see Harold M. Maurer, M.D., UNMC chancellor emeritus, walking the halls in a white coat, there’s a good reason – he’s decided to resume his career as a pediatric hematologist/oncologist.
Jan 28, 2015
Psychiatry rotations drawing more med students
Building a mental health workforce takes time, and it takes the energy of a lot of organizations and institutions working on smaller pieces of the same goal. When it comes to one piece of the workforce — the number of psychiatrists practicing in Nebraska — UNMC is beginning to see some promising outcomes at the […]
Jan 28, 2015
