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Clinical perfusion simulation program recognized among best

The program is one of 11 recognized as a high-fidelity center by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.

Jan 8, 2024

Scott Sanderson, clinical perfusion program director and administrative chair of UNMC's new American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)-designated simulation center, practices sim training with colleague Amber Lickert, UNMC's perfusion clinical education coordinator.

UNMC’s 2023 reflects another year of growth

Take a look back at some of the highlights from UNMC’s expansive work in 2023.

Jan 8, 2024

Clockwise from top left, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Mayor Jean Stothert led the groundbreaking for the CORE Building, UNMC welcomed the NU Board of Regents to campus in October, med center leadership cut the ribbon on the Community Wellness Collaborative in the Highlander neighborhood, and UNMC students chose the Labs as UNMC's official mascot.

UNMC’s famous chicken soup study circles the globe

The latest news coverage of the oft-covered research comes from Poland and Newsweek Polska.

Dec 26, 2023

UNMC researcher Stephen Rennard, MD, and co-investigator, wife Barbara Rennard, in the lab, er kitchen, with research subject, aka chicken soup. The couple led publication of a study titled, "Chicken Soup Inhibits Neutrophil Chemotaxis In Vitro."

iEXCEL: Simulating to keep patients safe

UNMC’s Interprofessional Experiential Center for Enduring Learning leads the way in high-tech learning and is recognized nationally for its work.

Dec 22, 2023

A UNMC student works at an interactive iWall with the iEXCEL program.

Dr. Anderson Berry featured on ‘Heart to Heart’ podcast

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Ann Anderson Berry, MD, PhD, discuss pediatrics and the Child Health Research Institute.

Dec 21, 2023

Ann Anderson Berry, MD, PhD, director of the Child Health Research Institute, is the featured guest on the latest “Health Care Heart to Heart” podcast with UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD.

UNMC hosts Ukrainian health care delegation

The international guests, who brought experiences shaped by war, praised the attitudes they found at the med center.

Dec 19, 2023

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, met with a visiting delegation from Ukraine during the group's visit to UNMC in November.

Maj. Gen. (ret.) Paul Friedrichs, MD, to be awarded honorary degree at commencement

UNMC ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 15 at Baxter Arena.

Dec 13, 2023

Maj. Gen. (ret.) Paul Friedrichs, MD

UNMC’s Dr. Hamill joins critical care outreach to Ukraine

A team with the Society of Critical Care Medicine brought their skills to help educate health care professionals in the country.

Dec 12, 2023

Mark Hamill, MD

Improved UNMC Ice Rink opens Dec. 8

The rink is open to the general public and the UNMC community, and the skating season will run through Feb. 11.

Dec 5, 2023

Dr. Kratochvil named vice chancellor for external relations

Chris Kratochvil, MD, says he is truly honored for the opportunity to serve UNMC in the role.

Dec 4, 2023

Chris Kratochvil, MD, UNMC vice chancellor for external relations