Rural
Bob Bartee set to retire in early 2023
Chris Kratochvil, MD, named interim vice chancellor for external relations.
Sep 8, 2022

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

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

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

Legislature OKs UNK-UNMC Rural Health Complex funding
Bill now moves to Gov. Ricketts’ desk for consideration.
Apr 8, 2022

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

Program director of the month
Aaron Lanik, MD, is director of the Family Medicine Rural Training Track.
Feb 2, 2022

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

Goal: Improve care facilities’ response to outbreaks
Program focuses on education through tele-mentoring.
Feb 1, 2021
