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Midwest’s first global health conference Sept. 9-11
Two UNMC organizations that focus on international relations and health – International Studies & Programs and Student Alliance for Global Health – will host the Midwest’s first global health conference. The conference, titled, “Bridging Health Divides: Engaging in Global Health at Home and Abroad,” will be Sept. 9-11, at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 555 S. 10th St., in Omaha.
Aug 26, 2005
UNMC fall radio spots showcase pride
UNMC’s fall radio commercials showcase the pride Nebraskans feel for UNMC. The two 30-second commercials can be heard on the Pinnacle Sports Network of stations — or click to hear them in UNMC Today.
Aug 26, 2005
BRTP common entry for Ph.D. study
Students in the 2005-2006 Biomedical Research Training Program (BRTP) recently took part in a three-day orientation process to help them select their area of interest for Ph.D. research.
Aug 25, 2005
Web site provides information on re-accreditation effort
A Web site dedicated to UNMC’s re-accreditation efforts has been posted. The Web site, www.unmc.edu/nca, is intended to provide information broadly about the re-accreditation process.
Aug 25, 2005
ENT residency program earns full accreditation
UNMC’s Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery residency program has achieved a five-year accreditation – the longest possible — by the residency review committee of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
Aug 24, 2005
Parking Services announces safety measures for Lot 50
Employees assigned to the parking garage along Emile Street soon will see new signs and markings intended to boost the safety of motorists and pedestrians.
Aug 23, 2005
Osteoporosis among African Americans studied
The first studies published on low bone density and fracture-related outcomes among African American patients indicate that osteoporosis is not only a painful word, it can be debilitating – even lethal – and at a rate far out of proportion to outcomes for Caucasians. Ted Mikuls, M.D., assistant professor in rheumatology and immunology at UNMC, is primary investigator and co-author of two recently published studies.
Aug 23, 2005
Kearney to host disaster training course Aug. 23-26
Nebraska now ranks among the three largest training centers in the National Disaster Life Support program. On Aug. 23 to 26, the Holiday Inn at 110 Second Ave. in Kearney will host a three and one-half day course designed to provide participants with the necessary skills to become course instructors in bioterrorism and natural disaster preparedness.
Aug 22, 2005
Surveys to assist UNMC’s re-accreditation efforts
UNMC’s faculty, staff and returning students will have the opportunity to share their views of UNMC during the next few weeks via electronic surveys that will be sent to their e-mail accounts. Survey data will be used as UNMC prepares for re-accreditation by the North Central Association of College and Schools.
Aug 22, 2005
Celebrating a new academic year
While the campus awaits groundbreaking on a new education center and a second research tower, it already has reasons to celebrate the 2005-06 school year. Read on to discover what’s new this school year.
Aug 22, 2005