Internal Medicine

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

Sarah Richards, MD, of UNMC and Nebraska Medicine

Grand rounds to share lessons from UNMC’s Robert Wigton, MD

Emeritus professor Thomas Tape, MD, will honor his friend and mentor in a presentation this Friday.

Apr 2, 2026

The late Robert Wigton, MD, and Thomas Tape, MD

Strengthening care for mothers and babies

The new effort will bring together the med center’s specialists to provide coordinated, expert care throughout pregnancy and birth.

Apr 1, 2026

A pregnant woman smiles while waiting for her prenatal appointment in a doctor's office waiting room.

‘After Covid’ author to speak at UNMC

Journalist Jason Gale will give a presentation Wednesday titled ‘Pandemic Aftermath,’ and a panel discussion of UNMC experts will follow.

Mar 16, 2026

Jason Gale, author of "After Covid: The Health Impacts That Will Last Generations"

New annual lectureship named in honor of Michael Sorrell, MD

The Dr. Sorrell Distinguished Lectureship in Hepatology hosted Northwestern’s Andres Duarte-Rojo, MD, as the inaugural lecturer.

Mar 13, 2026

Michael Sorrell, MD

Impact in Education: Alfred Fisher, MD, PhD

Dr. Fisher is a professor and chief of the UNMC Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Medicine.

Mar 4, 2026

Alfred Fisher, MD, PhD

Impact in Education: Cory Rohlfsen, MD

Dr. Rohlfsen is an assistant professor of internal medicine in the UNMC College of Medicine.

Mar 2, 2026

Cory Rohlfsen, MD

Elementary students explore ‘Mini Med School’ at UNMC 

January visit to Davis Global Center capped effort to teach young students about careers in medicine.

Feb 23, 2026

A Holy Name fourth-grade student listens to a mannikin's heartbeat at the Jan. 13 Mini Medical School event.

Registration open for Updates in Rheumatology conference

Annual event, which provides updates on the diagnosis and management of rheumatic diseases, is April 17.

Feb 23, 2026

From left, James O'Dell, MD, and Bryant England, MD

Medical research highlights, February 2026

The UNMC College of Medicine recently received grants and awards representing more than $3.8 million in new funding.

Feb 23, 2026

Joseph A. Fernandes, MD