InterCOM

Dr. Sitorius to advise chancellor on rural health

Michael Sitorius, M.D., has been named senior adviser to the chancellor on rural health.

Sep 5, 2019

Michael Sitorius, M.D.

UNMC’s Nicole Carritt named director of UNMC rural health initiatives

Recruiting and retaining young health professionals, especially those with rural roots who may want to return to their own communities, is also one of the goals.

Sep 5, 2019

Nicole Carritt

Pediatric Cancer Research Group holds symposium

Second annual event was an example of collaboration between patient advocates and families, organizer said.

Sep 4, 2019

Don Coulter, M.D., director of the Pediatric Cancer Research Group, speaks at last week's symposium.

Plaza project eyes year-round uses for ice rink

Project’s goal is to create an element that unifies the plaza with the surrounding buildings.

Sep 4, 2019

The ice rink at the Ruth and Bill Scott Student Plaza is currently used for intramural pickleball. University leaders are exploring other warm weather uses for the rink as part of an improvement project to the plaza.

COM resident program director of the month

Oral and maxillofacial surgery resident program director enjoys doing the most complex cases from around the area.

Sep 3, 2019

Valmont Desa DDS, MD, FACS

Hundreds of UNMC faculty recognized as experts by Expertscape

College of Medicine has large number of faculty on experts list.

Sep 3, 2019

Dele Davies, M.D., named to national AAP council

Dr. Davies was named to the American Academy of Pediatrics’ new Council on Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

Sep 3, 2019

Dele Davies, M.D.

Coming events

Dr. Gold will be formally recognized as UNO’s chancellor at Sept. 5 investiture ceremony.

Aug 30, 2019

Dr. Jeffrey P. Gold's investiture as chancellor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha will be Sept. 5.

A message from the dean

White Coat Ceremony symbolizes professionalism and sanctity of physician-patient relationship.

Aug 30, 2019

Photo from College of Medicine White Coat Ceremony for Class of 2022.

News briefs

Dr. Cowan to be recognized by Aksarben on Oct. 19 for his tireless efforts toward the betterment of the region.

Aug 30, 2019

Ken Cowan, MD, PhD, walks with legendary reporter Jane Pauley down a hallway of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center in 2017.