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The staircase in the McGoogan Library of Medicine was recently cited as one of 13 sensational staircases by the website Gizmodo. A photograph of the library staircase was submitted by Teri Hartman, associate professor in the McGoogan Library of Medicine. View the 13 sensational staircases.
Sep 29, 2014
Remembering Doug Dalke, M.D.
Doug Dalke, M.D., a 1982 graduate of the UNMC College of Medicine, died tragically on Sept. 22 when the bicycle he was riding was struck by a drunk driver.
Sep 29, 2014
New acting director named at VA Medical Center
Eileen Kingston has been appointed acting director, VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System. She has been serving as associate director for patient care/nurse executive since 1996.
Sep 29, 2014
Coming events
Oct. 3 – United Way campaign ends. Oct. 3 – Student Leadership Forum. Oct. 3 – 17th Annual Omaha Women’s Health & Wellness Conference, La Vista Conference Center. Oct. 11 – Public is invited to the annual meeting of the Nebraska Physiological Society at the Durham Research Center. David Epstein, a best-selling author and a […]
Sep 29, 2014
Research Highlights
The following 23 grants representing more than $19.7 million in new funding were awarded to UNMC College of Medicine faculty during July.
Sep 29, 2014
COM Student of the Month – Andrew Keralis, fourth-year medical student
I was born and raised in Lincoln, where I learned the value of hard work, Runza, and Husker football. The Taco Inn too. I attended undergrad at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, majoring in biochemistry.
Sep 29, 2014
Graduate Medical Education evolves to meet changing health care system
We all see residents and fellows caring for patients in our hospital and clinics, but most are unfamiliar with the way these training programs ensure that their graduates are prepared to meet the health care needs of Nebraska.
Sep 29, 2014
A shot at making a (big) difference
Want to save babies from disease, prevent death in the elderly, and generally keep those around you living healthier? You and I have a good shot at it.
Sep 29, 2014
A message from the dean
It’s August, and for many that means one thing – time to go back to school. It’s no different at UNMC and the College of Medicine, as we welcome 131 new students to the medical school class of 2018 this month. Their entry into the profession of medicine began symbolically Aug. 22 with the annual white coat ceremony at Joslyn Art Museum.
Aug 21, 2014
Update on clinical enterprise
New leadership positions announced in neurosciences, primary care As you know, we are in the process of designing integrated clinical programs and services in our continued effort to deliver extraordinary care to our patients and best position the clinical enterprise for the future of health care. Each program is being designed to be to be […]
Aug 21, 2014