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College of Medicine recognized as top 10 program for producing family physicians

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine has been recognized by the American Academy of Family Physicians as one of the top 10 programs in the country in producing family physicians. The award was presented at a conference of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine in San Antonio.

May 27, 2014

Shelley Baldwin, administrator in the UNMC Department of Family Medicine, accepts the award on behalf of the department from AAFP President Reid Blackwelder, M.D.

UNMC, SHARING Clinics to team with Girls Inc.

UNMC and Girls Incorporated of Omaha (Girls Inc.) have announced a partnership to offer health care services at Girls Inc.’s new $15 million health and wellness center at 2811 N. 45th St. A groundbreaking ceremony was held May 14 for the 55,000-square-foot addition. The newly expanded Girls Inc. center will be named in memory of Katherine Fletcher, a respected leader in the Omaha community and an exemplary educator with the Omaha Public Schools.

May 27, 2014

From left, Drew Dickson, co-president of UNMC SHARING Clinics, Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert, Girls Inc. Executive Director Roberta Wilhelm and Brad Britigan, M.D., dean of the UNMC College of Medicine and president of the clinical enterprise, pose by a photo of Katherine Clark Fletcher at the groundbreaking.

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

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

Bradley Britigan, M.D.

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

Clockwise from top left are Nikki Traynham, Alma Haynes, Jody Berg, Lilia White, Allie Baker, Marcia Wattjes, LaShon Williams and Jessica Hernandez. (The edge of Chris Mangiamelli's glasses can also be seen next to Hernandez.)

122 senior medical students receive residency assignments

46 percent staying in Nebraska, 59 percent matched in primary care.

Apr 21, 2014

Brenda Weidner multitasks while marking the map

Construction update – Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

A flurry of construction activity is under way at the intersection of 45th Street and Dewey Avenue (Durham Research Plaza).

Apr 21, 2014

Research Highlights

The following 16 awards totaling more than $1.3 million were granted to College of Medicine faculty during February.

Apr 21, 2014

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

Troy Plumb, M.D.

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