Inside UNMC

Exam review committee aims to help improve exams

Reviews will ensure that students are mastering the Phase 1 content and help prepare them to do well on USMLE Step 1.

Aug 2, 2022

Geoffrey Talmon, MD

COM student of the month

Heng Jiang has an MBBS from the West China School of Medicine at Sichuan University.

Aug 2, 2022

Heng Jiang, MBBS

Remembering dentistry’s David Brown, PhD

Dr. Brown, a former associate dean of the UNMC College of Dentistry, inspired many with his passion for helping others.

Aug 2, 2022

David Brown, PhD

UNMC project launches novel tribal collaboration

As tribes and tribal communities set health education priorities, the UNMC Nebraska HEALING Project will offer expertise and grants up to $4,000.

Aug 2, 2022

Siobhan Wescott, MD, and Kiara Comfort

New faculty spotlight: Lauren Turco Brannan, MD

Lauren Turco Brannan, MD, is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Emergency Medicine.

Aug 2, 2022

Legislative candidate Fredrickson visits campus

John Fredrickson met with university leaders and representatives from the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska, as well as toured the Davis Global Center.

Aug 2, 2022

John Fredrickson of Omaha, who is running to represent District 20 in the Nebraska Legislature, tours the Davis Global Center.

Director’s message: MMI interns represent the future

A total of 23 new interns started at the Munroe-Meyer Institute in July through the nationally accredited Nebraska Internship Consortium.

Aug 1, 2022

Keith Allen, PhD

UNMC response model adapted in Sudan

Nada Fadul, MD, helped create the Community Medical Response Team model, and that is now being applied to public health issues by engineering students.

Aug 1, 2022

Nada Fadul, MD

New faculty spotlight: Kiel Woodward, MD

Kiel Woodward, MD, is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences, Division of Movement Disorders

Aug 1, 2022

Kiel Woodward, MD

Camp Munroe gives campers a wildlife experience

The popular Camp Munroe at the Munroe-Meyer Institute is marking its 40th year, and the Wildlife Encounters sessions held July 21 have become a favorite.

Aug 1, 2022

The red kangaroo from Wildlife Encounters made the rounds to greet Camp Munroe participants.