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\nEducation is one of the four pillars of UNMC’s mission, and our students are the lifeblood of that aspect of campus life. <\/p>\n

In UNMC Today’s Student Spotlight, we get to know some of these students, who will become tomorrow’s health care professionals. Today we meet: <\/p>\n

  • Name:<\/B> Brett Wergin
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  • Hometown:<\/b> Lincoln<\/p>\n
  • Program\/Year:<\/b> Fourth-year medical student<\/ul>\n

    List three songs on your playlist.<\/b><\/p>\n

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    • “Recover,” by Chvrches\n
    • “We Own the Skye,” by M83\n
    • “Someone Great,” by LCD Soundsystem<\/ul>\n

      What sparked your interest in medicine?<\/b>

      \nFrom a young age, I knew that I wanted to have a career where I had the opportunity to help people. During my undergraduate education, I spent three months working in a primary care clinic in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. After this experience, I knew that a career in medicine, and specifically primary care, is what I wanted to pursue.<\/p>\n

      Your favorite study snack is:<\/b>
      \nIce cream. But that’s my favorite snack in every situation. <\/p>\n

      Your favorite app is:<\/b>
      \nThe UNMC app of course! That or Pandora.<\/p>\n

      Three things people may not know about you:<\/b><\/p>\n

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      • I have traveled to 12 different countries.\n
      • I used to play the saxophone. Let me know if you want to jam to Chameleon some time.\n
      • I have run two half marathons (poorly) and hope to train for a full marathon soon.<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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