InterCOM
Research Highlights
UNMC College of Medicine faculty received nine awards during the month, bringing in $2.8 million in new funding.
Jan 28, 2015
Student of the Month – Rachel Schlueter, first-year medical
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 involved in the community. After all, medical school should be much more than studying.
Jan 28, 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
UNMC resident selected for unique internship
Mary Huerter, M.D., a resident physician in internal medicine at UNMC, has been selected as the 2015 American College of Physicians (ACP) associate health policy intern.
Dec 17, 2014
Holiday closings approaching for Sorrell Center convenience store, lunch vendors
The Sorrell Center Convenience Store will be closed Dec. 22 through Jan. 2.
Dec 17, 2014
Mentoring group aids women faculty members
In an effort to provide more opportunities for mentoring at UNMC, the faculty mentoring office has launched a series of faculty women's mentoring sessions. The first session was held Nov. 19 with more than 55 women in attendance. Topics discussed included communication styles, negotiation, networking, promotion and tenure, and career breaks. The strong initial turnout […]
Dec 17, 2014