Internal Medicine

Dr. O’Dell celebrated for more than 40 years at UNMC

James O’Dell, MD, recognized for ‘incredible contributions to the success of UNMC.’

Feb 19, 2026

James O'Dell, MD, addressed colleagues and friends during an event celebrating his UNMC service.

New faculty spotlight: Renu Kadian, MBBS

Dr. Kadian is an assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine.

Feb 19, 2026

Renu Kadian, MBBS

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

Mark Rupp, MD

Mary Petersen to retire from UNMC after 30 years 

Nursing veteran held many roles at the med center during her distinguished career. 

Jan 28, 2026

Mary Petersen

Olson Center sets series on women’s heart health

Olson Center for Women’s Health, Nebraska Medicine Cardiovascular Services team for monthly series.

Jan 27, 2026

From left, Christina Dunbar Matos, DO; Jennifer Nickol, DO, Pallavi Satuluri, MBBS, and Kali Gagnon, DO, will speak during American Heart Month.

National Guard leaders praise UNMC collaborations

CSTARS, Global Center for Health Security hosted Nebraska, Guam groups in October 2025.

Jan 23, 2026

Col. Elizabeth Schnaubelt, MD, director of CSTARS, led Brigadier General Michael Cruz, center, and Major General Craig Strong of Nebraska, on a tour of the GLobal Center for Health Security last October.

Residency prep course readies med students for next step 

The course, created in 2021, reinforces skills and builds confidence in graduating medical students.

Jan 21, 2026

Abbey Fingeret, MD, PhD, and Jill Zabih, MD

Medical research highlights, January 2026

The UNMC College of Medicine recently received grants and awards representing $7.1 million in new funding.

Jan 21, 2026

Matthew Lunning, DO

UNMC Department of Internal Medicine releases annual report 

The report, now online, highlights the department’s impact and achievements.

Jan 20, 2026

A finger accessing a touch screen with various icons and the words Department of Internal Medicine Annual Report Academic Year 2024-25 IMPACT

New grant strengthens street medicine efforts

The $1.4 million grant will enable UNMC and HEAL Omaha to work in collaboration serving more unhoused people with HIV.

Jan 8, 2026

The Specialty Care Center-HEAL Omaha street medicine collaboration team includes: Front row from left, Sara Bares, MD, and Jenn Davis, MD, both of the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine; Melissa Neuenfeldt, COO, HEAL Omaha; project director Nada Fadul, MD, UNMC Department of Internal Medicine; Samantha Jones, UNMC; Jennifer O’Neill, UNMC; Deanna Hansen, UNMC. Back row from left, Lance Burwell, UNMC; Dalton Nelsen, MD, CEO, HEAL Omaha and UNMC Department of Emergency Medicine, Emmanuel Essam Nkodo, MD, UNMC. Renae Furl, UNMC, Agustin Delgado Jimenez, UNMC. Not pictured are: Dan Cramer, UNMC; Nikki Regan, UNMC; Landon Schneider, UNMC; and UNMC student volunteers Jordan Ryner and Olivia Youngblood.