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John Walburn, MD, is hanging up his stethoscope this summer after 44 years of practicing medicine. <\/p>\n

Dr. Walburn’s medical career had its roots in pharmacy. His graduation from the University of Nebraska College of Pharmacy gave the family three generations of pharmacists, with Dr. Walburn joining his grandfather and great-grandfather. <\/p>\n

His family operated the local pharmacy in Cambridge, Nebraska, where Dr. Walburn was raised. A local Cambridge doctor influenced Dr. Walburn’s decision to continue on to medical school. <\/p>\n

Dr. Walburn said that witnessing the doctor’s love of helping children and families engendered his desire to similarly serve the community, so after graduating from medical school in 1973, he completed his residency in pediatrics. <\/p>\n

“I realized this is what I wanted to do,” Dr. Walburn said. “Part of what I like is the preventive aspect and influencing health at a young age. You have some influence on health and behavior.”<\/p>\n

Dr. Walburn began his distinguished career by opening a clinic at 24th and Ames Avenue in Omaha. When he moved his practice to UNMC, many of his patients and families followed. <\/p>\n

Dr. Walburn’s career at UNMC was marked with many recognitions and honors, including being named Physician of Distinction of the Nebraska Medical Center and Champion of Hope of the Hope Medical Outreach Coalition, receiving the Chancellor’s Commendation Community Service Award and being awarded the Spirit of Literacy Award from the Literacy Council of the Midlands. <\/p>\n

“Dr. Walburn directly influenced both my decision to pursue a career in pediatrics as well as my passion for medical education,” said Nathan Gollehon, MD, vice-chair for education and assistant professor of neonatal-perinatal medicine at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center. “His direct yet nonthreatening approach when interacting with patients and families as well as medical learners sets him apart, and is an example that I still try to follow today.”<\/p>\n

“The Division of General Pediatrics would not be where it is today without Dr. Walburn’s expertise and leadership,” said Sheryl Pitner, MD. “He is an excellent clinician and dedicated to the underserved and the families he has cared for over multiple generations. He has been such a good role model and mentor through his life-long dedication to patients, learning — he calls himself an M51! — and teaching. Dr. Walburn has truly touched the lives of so many through patient care and education of hundreds of pediatricians.”<\/p>\n

Dr. Walburn said he would miss being around students and residents. <\/p>\n

“This was a hard decision to make. I’m thankful to the many families I’ve been part of taking care of, my colleagues and the nurses — some of whom I’ve known for 20 to 25 years.<\/p>\n

“I’ve always been proud to be faculty at UNMC.”<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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