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Circle of Distinction recognizes top medical, SAHP faculty
One of the best ways to build a strong college is through the creation of endowed chairs and professorships. On May 6, the College of Medicine held its second Circle of Distinction event to honor faculty holding these endowed positions and the donors who made them possible.
May 27, 2014
Michael Ash, M.D., named chief transformation officer for clinical enterprise
When he arrived at the medical center this month, Michael Ash, M.D., joined a clinical enterprise immersed in change, with a job title of chief transformation officer. It’s no small job, for sure, but Dr. Ash is excited for the opportunities that lie ahead. “The Nebraska Medical Center has an outstanding reputation,” he said. “I’m excited to join this visionary and talented team. It’s an honor to be given this opportunity to influence how care will be delivered.”
May 27, 2014
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology celebrates 100th anniversary
In 1914, a postage stamp cost 2 cents. The Panama Canal opened. And the UNMC Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (then known as medical chemistry) had its first three faculty members. A century later, a stamp is 49 cents. Upwards of 14,000 vessels annually use the canal. And the department has 22 primary and 34 courtesy faculty members, 40 graduate students, 19 research associates and post-docs, 16 staff members and four emeritus faculty.
May 27, 2014
Presentation will impact children’s mental health care
Christopher Kratochvil, M.D., a professor of psychiatry and pediatrics and associate vice chancellor for clinical research at UNMC, chaired the master course — “Update on Pediatric Psychopharmacology” — at the American Psychiatric Association’s 2014 annual meeting, held earlier this month in New York City. It was the fourth year Dr. Kratochvil has chaired the master course at the event.
May 27, 2014
News briefs
Kevin Garvin, M.D., orthopaedic surgery, has been named treasurer of The Hip Society. Earlier this year, Dr. Garvin served as program chair for the organization’s Specialty Day during its annual meeting in New Orleans. In addition, Dr. Garvin is currently serving as research committee chair on the executive board of The Knee Society and has been a member of the International Hip Society since 2012.
May 27, 2014
Coming events
April 14 – May 2 – Campus food drive. April 24 – Annual Faculty Awards event, 4 p.m., Durham Research Center Auditorium. April 24-27 – Nebraska Science Festival. Jeff Corwin, host of “Animal Planet,” will be the featured presenter on April 25 at the Joslyn Art Museum. April 25 — SHARING Golf Tournament (9 holes), […]
Apr 22, 2014
Coming events
April 14 – May 2 – Campus food drive. April 21 – Distinguished Scientist event, 4 p.m., Durham Research Center Auditorium. April 24 – Annual Faculty Awards event, 4 p.m., Durham Research Center Auditorium. April 24-27 – Nebraska Science Festival. Jeff Corwin, host of “Animal Planet,” will be the featured presenter on April 25 at […]
Apr 21, 2014
Laughter is widely prescribed as good medicine
Laughter is widely prescribed as good medicine, so keep reading if you want to see if the funniest joke in the world helps you feel better.
Apr 21, 2014
COM Student of the Month – Amir (Ali) Khan, fourth-year student
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 […]
Apr 21, 2014
A message from the dean
In my annual State of the College of Medicine address last week, I tried to provide an objective view of just exactly what the College of Medicine is facing – the good and the not so good.
Apr 21, 2014
