InterCOM
Division Profile: Internal Medicine – Nephrology
Chief: Troy Plumb, M.D. Personnel: 6 faculty, 6 staff, 4 fellows New Programs: Advanced hypertension clinic – This clinic focuses on those patients who have not responded to standard medical therapy or who have suspected secondary causes of hypertension. First home-only dialysis unit in Omaha – This clinic focuses on treating patients on peritoneal dialysis […]
Apr 21, 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
News Briefs
UNMC held Spring Spirit Day on its Omaha campus April 1. More than 500 students, faculty and staff stopped by for root beer floats, popcorn and candy. Spirit Day events also will be held at other UNMC campuses in the coming weeks. The fun events show appreciation for all UNMC employees, faculty, and staff. For a photo album from the Omaha event, click here. Also, in conjunction with UNMC Spirit Day, staffers from The Olson Center for Women’s Health won the UNMC Selfie Contest with the most-liked Facebook photo. The group won a $25 gift card to Bruegger’s.
Apr 21, 2014
Dr. Oleynikov receives major university award
University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken has announced the 2014 winners of the university’s most prestigious awards for teaching, research and engagement, and UNMC’s Dmitry Oleynikov, M.D., is a recipient of the Innovation, Development and Engagement Award (IDEA).
Apr 18, 2014
181 UNMC physicians make Best Doctors list
A total of 181 UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center physicians have been recognized on this year’s list of Best Doctors in America®. The doctors include private practice physicians as well as full and part-time faculty at UNMC who are also affiliated with UNMC Physicians, the UNMC faculty physician group.
Apr 18, 2014
Dr. Linder named interim president of University of Nebraska
At its March 21 meeting, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved the appointment of James Linder, M.D., of Omaha, as interim president of the university, effective May 3.
Apr 18, 2014
Dr. Torres-Russotto wins mentoring award
Diego Torres-Russotto, M.D., enjoys watching his students present their work. His commitment to his students is one reason Dr. Torres-Russotto was selected as the inaugural recipient of the Student Senate’s Distinguished Mentor Award.
Apr 18, 2014
