Rural

Bob Bartee set to retire in early 2023

Chris Kratochvil, MD, named interim vice chancellor for external relations.

Sep 8, 2022

Bob Bartee

Regents OK project to address rural workforce shortage

The new Rural Health Education Building is the next phase in a partnership between UNMC and the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Aug 12, 2022

UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen (left) and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, address the University of Nebraska Board of Regents Thursday on the Rural Health Education Building at UNK.

Dr. Jarzynka receives Robert S. Wigton Award

Kim Jarzynka named Robert S. Wigton Most Valuable Program Director for leadership, contributions to UNMC’s graduate medical education efforts.

Jul 6, 2022

From left, Kim Jarzynka, MD; Chandra Are, MBBS, associate dean of graduate medical education; and Vicki Hamm, administrative director of graduate medical education

Report shows growth, but more efforts needed to build Nebraska’s rural health workforce

Study was commissioned and funded by UNMC’s Office of Rural Health Initiatives and Area Health Education Center Program

Jun 16, 2022

Nicole Carritt

Legislature OKs UNK-UNMC Rural Health Complex funding

Bill now moves to Gov. Ricketts’ desk for consideration.

Apr 8, 2022

The Health Science Education Complex on the campus of the University of Nebraska at Kearney

COM student of the month

Stephanie Emig is a fourth-year student in the family medicine advanced rural training program — and also a gif.

Feb 2, 2022

Stephanie Emig and Sammy

Program director of the month

Aaron Lanik, MD, is director of the Family Medicine Rural Training Track.

Feb 2, 2022

Aaron Lanik, MD

UNMC ranked top 10 in primary care, rural practice

Latest U.S. News & World Report rankings released Tuesday.

Mar 31, 2021

RA research eyes role of agricultural dust

New study shows more exaggerated inflammatory lung disease, increased autoimmunity and arthritis in mice.

Mar 10, 2021

From left, Jill Poole, MD, and Rohit Gaurav, PhD

Goal: Improve care facilities’ response to outbreaks

Program focuses on education through tele-mentoring.

Feb 1, 2021

From left, Deborah Levy, PhD, Keith Hansen, and Matthew Beacom, MD