InterCOM
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
Lightly embalmed program an innovative learning tool
When Chandra Are, M.B.B.S., arrived at UNMC in 2007, the anatomy lab had recently become an early adopter of the lightly embalmed process for cadavers. Dr. Are saw an opportunity for collaboration to enhance resident training using this updated method — and within two years he was conducting 20 sessions a year. "A new training […]
Dec 17, 2014
UNMC macular degeneration, regenerative medicine research bolstered by gift
A familiar phrase may best describe a recent $1.3 million gift by the late Mary and Roy Pearson of Holdrege, Neb. – the gift that keeps on giving.
Dec 17, 2014
