Internal Medicine Newsletter
Message from the Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine
I am honored to be assuming the role of chair of the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine. This is a homecoming for me having started my academic career as a gastroenterologist at UNMC. The department is strong in all facets of its tripartite mission under the outstanding leadership of Dr. Mark Rupp and the late […]
Apr 13, 2026
Internal Medicine Residency Program 2026 Match Results
The UNMC Department of Internal Medicine welcomes its new Internal Medicine and Medicine-Pediatrics interns! We are excited for our new class to join us this summer. Get more information on our residency program’s Instagram page. Internal Medicine Categorical Residents Class of 2029 Madelyn Bash – Primary Care Hannah Burbach – Primary Care Solano Camargo Cardoso Aaron […]
Apr 6, 2026
Survey data shows low burnout rates among UNMC hospitalists
Sarah Richards, MD, associate professor in the UNMC Division of Hospital Medicine, is doing research to explore why hospitalist burnout is exceptionally low at UNMC. Dr. Richards, who is also the senior medical director of clinician experience for Nebraska Medicine, said that burnout remains one of the most pressing challenges in modern healthcare, with particularly […]
Apr 3, 2026
Message from the Interim Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine
As my time as the interim chair of the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine comes to a close, I am struck by two emotions. First, I have feelings of gratitude. I am thankful that our department is so full of talented, dedicated, thoughtful and really nice people who made this year easier. With help from […]
Feb 4, 2026
Message from the Interim Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine
As 2025 draws to a close, I offer my sincere thanks and appreciation to members of the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine for a job well-done! A year of delivering compassionate care, excellent training and teaching, and answers to scientific questions. Throughout the year, the department demonstrated resilience and dedication. We suffered the loss of […]
Dec 16, 2025
Dr. Tate Johnson receives K23 Award from NIH
Tate Johnson, MD, PhD, assistant professor of rheumatology at UNMC, recently received a K23 award from the National Institutes of Health. The five-year grant is for his research titled “Inflammatory Responses, Fibrotic Mediators, and Comorbidity Burden as Determinants of Myocardial Dysfunction and Heart Failure in Rheumatoid Arthritis.” Dr. Johnson’s research studies the determinants of cardiovascular […]
Sep 8, 2025
Department of Internal Medicine recognizes advocacy efforts of faculty and trainees
The UNMC Department of Internal Medicine’s Office of Belonging and Community Engagement will present its annual Excellence in Advocacy Awards at the department’s grand rounds on Sept. 5. The awards recognize Internal Medicine faculty members, house officers or trainees, and clinical or non-clinical staff who demonstrate an outstanding commitment and tireless efforts in advocating for […]
Sep 5, 2025
Message from the Interim Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine
With the days getting longer, the spring flower bulbs waking up from their winter slumber, and the songbirds returning, it is appropriate to think about nature’s cycles and new beginnings. The Department of Internal Medicine also goes through cycles – the leadership and administrative staff just put the finishing touches on the FY 2026 budget, […]
Apr 3, 2025
Department of Internal Medicine Faculty Development Opportunities
We compile a list of career advancement and other learning opportunities that may support our faculty. If you have an idea for or would like to present, please reach out to Dr. Andrea Zimmer, associate vice chair of faculty development for the Department of Internal Medicine, at andreaj.zimmer@unmc.edu. UNMC Internal Medicine Upcoming Events UNMC Office of […]
Oct 10, 2024