Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Ruth and Bill Scott continue their incredible support of UNMC
The UNMC beat goes on — thanks in large measure to the leadership of Omahans Ruth and Bill Scott. The Scotts, who have made five previous major donations to UNMC, are at it again. This time, they are making a gift that will provide the foundation for UNMC to add two new buildings — a College of Public Health and an addition to the College of Nursing — while also completing the establishment of UNMC’s academic campus.
Feb 29, 2008
UNMC physicians on Best Doctors list
A total of 280 UNMC physicians, including 151 full and part-time faculty, have been recognized on this year’s list of the Best Doctors in America.
Jan 31, 2008
Five receive awards at alumni reunion
Four distinguished alumni and a retired UNMC assistant dean were honored at the UNMC Alumni Reunion Weekend on Oct. 5-6 in Omaha.
Oct 25, 2007
Former orthopaedics chairman Dr. Connolly dies at age 71
Funeral services were held recently for John Connolly, M.D., who served as professor and chairman of the UNMC Department of Orthopaedics for 17 years. Dr. Connolly, who was orthopaedics chairman from 1974 to 1990, died July 31 in Orlando, Fla., at age 71.
Aug 20, 2007
Scotts’ support makes new arthritis center a reality
Great Scott … they are at it again. Two of UNMC’s biggest supporters, Ruth and Bill Scott, were on campus last week to participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Nebraska Arthritis Outcomes Research Center located on the third floor of Poynter Hall.
Aug 2, 2007
Orthopaedic surgery residents wrap up training
Festivities were held Friday for Beau Konigsberg, M.D., Scott Swanson, M.D., David Buck, M.D., and Kimberly Turman, M.D., as they completed their residencies with the UNMC orthopaedic surgery department.
Jun 26, 2007
New technology may improve computer-aided joint replacement surgery
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third of three stories that will run in UNMC Today this week that focus on the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) Convention, held May 6-9 in Boston. This story focuses on a computer-aided joint replacement surgical system being developed by UNMC researcher that will be displayed at the convention.
May 2, 2007
Drs. O’Dell, Fehringer and Boust receive clinical excellence awards
The UNMC College of Medicine has honored three clinical faculty members — Drs. David O’Dell, Edward Fehringer and Susan Boust — with the inaugural Dean’s Clinical Excellence Awards for 2006.
Mar 29, 2007
Volunteer faculty members honored for service
The UNMC College of Medicine Volunteer Faculty Awards for the second half of 2006 were recently presented. The program recognizes outstanding volunteer faculty members for their contributions to campus, classroom and clinical settings.
Feb 27, 2007
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Miguel S. Daccarett, M.D.
Miguel S. Daccarett, M.D., instructor in the department of orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Nov 27, 2006