Outreach
Dr. Abosch takes role at American Association of Neurological Surgeons
As secretary, Dr. Abosch will oversee membership of the AANS and be involved in strategic planning.
Jul 26, 2024
![Aviva Abosch, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AviaAbosch072224-900x600.jpg)
Long-acting HIV treatment to be offered in greater Nebraska
The UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Specialty Care Center will team with the Nebraska Medicine Grand Island Health Center to provide the treatment.
Jul 25, 2024
![Nada Fadul, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/NadaFadul072524-900x600.jpg)
‘Farm girl at heart’ aims for rural family medicine career
Nicole Beckman, MD, one of 253 new house officers at UNMC this summer, is a Nebraska native and UNMC graduate.
Jul 16, 2024
![Nicole Beckman, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Beckman_NicoleCOM-900x600.jpg)
Lebanese pharmacy students finish clinical rotations at UNMC
The dean of the Lebanese American University School of Pharmacy is UNMC alumnus Naser Alsharif, PharmD, PhD.
Jul 16, 2024
![Pharmacy students from Lebanese American University recently completed clinical rotations at UNMC through a partnership with the UNMC College of Pharmacy. From left, Blanchard Halak, Amanie Horkoss, Nagham Badr, Lea Abdallah, Maria Merhej, Mourad Mourad, Nadine Haidar, Maria Chrabieh, Malkon George Malkon and Jad Nehme.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VisitingPharmacyStudents071224-900x600.jpg)
Physician assistant alumnus promoted to general
Brig. Gen. Bill Soliz, commanding general of Medical Readiness Command, Pacific, received his MPAS degree from UNMC.
Jul 15, 2024
![Brig. Gen. Bill Soliz, a UNMC College of Allied Health Professions alumnus, became the first active-duty physician assistant to become a general in the U.S. Army. At a ceremony on May 11, his daughters, Army Staff Sgt. Jaline Soliz (left) and Air Force Staff Sgt. Nalani Soliz, pinned on his star. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Defense and Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BrigGenSoliz-900x600.jpg)
Community Partner Spotlight: Donna Polk, PhD
Dr. Polk is the CEO of the Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition.
Jul 9, 2024
![Donna Polk, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Polk.jpg)
Dr. Lisco selected for AAMC Council of Deans Fellowship program
Program provides experiences, training to enhance professional development for future leaders in academic medicine.
Jul 9, 2024
![Steven Lisco, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Lisco012521.jpg)
Dr. Gold is ‘lamplighter’ in post-pandemic initiative
Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, offered his insights for the American Democracy and Health Security Initiative.
Jun 20, 2024
![Jeffrey P. Gold, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DrJeffreyPGold032124-900x600.jpg)
Nevada behavioral health workforce center team visits BHECN
The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska at UNMC served as a model for the Nevada center.
Jun 18, 2024
![Members of the BHECN and BeHERE NV teams recently met in Omaha. Pictured are Ryan Cordts (BHECN); Erin Schneider, PhD (BHECN); Sara Hunt, PhD, (BeHERE NV); Christina Chasek, PhD (BHECN); Ben Verdoorn (BHECN); Marley Doyle, MD (BHECN); Kendra Ratnapradipa, PhD (BHECN); Roberta Miranda-Alfonso, PhD (BeHERE NV), Ann Kraft (BHECN), Adriana Monroy (BeHERE NV); Alyssa Spartz (BHECN); Ruby Kelly (BeHERE NV), Jill Manit, PhD (BeHERE NV); and Catrina Filkin (BHECN).](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BHECN061824.jpg)
Neurology residents offering virtual field trip into the brain
The three residents collaborated with UNL’s Nebraska Extension to create a video on brain issues.
Jun 14, 2024
![Isha Snehal, MBBS, Kanchan Kumari, MD, and Zaid Najdawi, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BrainVirtualFieldTrip061424-900x600.jpg)