Author: Kat Hamilton
Why’d You Choose UNMC?
Hear why numerous #unmcalumni chose UNMC for their health professions education in this short and fun video compilation.
Sep 9, 2020
Living, Working & Volunteering in Rural Nebraska: A Nurse’s Story
It is widely known that recruiting healthcare professionals to the rural setting is an ongoing challenge. Healthcare systems have collaborated with colleges and universities for years to develop programs promoting rural practice for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and other allied health professionals. Nearly three decades ago I began my nursing career at the Mid-Plains Community […]
Sep 3, 2020
Time Management Tips
Organization and prioritization are the ways that Tanner Johnson, Pharm.D. ’19 maintained his time wisely while pursuing his degree from UNMC. Now that school is back in full swing, we could all use a little helpful insight to enhance our effectiveness throughout the day. See if his tips give you some ideas!
Aug 28, 2020
Welcome New Students!
This week, new students from across all of UNMC’s colleges and programs are entering into their chosen healthcare profession. Many are participating in a white coat or professionalism ceremony as a rite of passage into their field of practice. Healthcare professionals adhere to a code of standards and ethics. These responsibilities, obligations and expected behaviors […]
Aug 21, 2020
Traits of a Good Leader
This week we are excited to share leadership insight from alumnus Mike Kozal, MD ’88. From growing up in Nebraska and attending UNMC for medical school, to going to Stanford for an infectious disease fellowship, to working in biotech, being a medical director of public health, providing clinical care and academics and research at the […]
Aug 7, 2020
Meet The Notochords
“The Notochords” is a band made up of students from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine. Their mission is to combine their passion for music with their roles as student doctors by performing for others. They hope to uplift spirits within their community and to heal others through the power of music. […]
Jul 30, 2020
We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give
The above mentioned quote by Winston Churchill speaks volumes. Today we share a story from an alumnus about an example of how he has given back in his own life. Giving of our time, talent or treasure knows no season–ripples of impact can be made each and every day of our lives. Do your little […]
Jul 22, 2020
A Clarinet Performance to Soothe the Senses
Suzanne Haney, MD, a child abuse pediatrician at Children’s Hospital and Medical Center and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, shares her musical talents with us in this clarinet performance. She dedicates this to all of us and the difficulties that we are going through. This video originally appeared […]
Jul 15, 2020
Inspiration Through Music
Music is beautiful not only to listen to, but to play–as a form of artistic expression. Music heals, provides joy, excitement and a range of emotions to lift and inspire those listening. Take a few minutes to let the music flow into your day to entertain or provide background music as you create and innovate […]
Jun 24, 2020
Self-Care Tips in the midst of a Pandemic
Over the last several months, our lives have changed in drastic ways. Whether you are on the front lines imaging COVID patients, a health care professional facing furlough, a manager having to cut jobs, a student struggling to complete program requirements or an educator scrambling to teach remotely, these changes can cause increased anxiety and […]
Jun 19, 2020
