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Author: Briana Reif

A Message to Public Health Professionals 

Jessica Davies, MPH ’21, is driven by a deep commitment to public health—a field she feels found her rather than the other way around. I am incredibly passionate about public health. I always say I didn’t find public health, public health found me. When you’re feeling burnt out, the best thing to do is find […]

Nov 25, 2024

Two Tips to a Successful Interview Process

Want to ace your next interview? It’s #MockInterviewMonth, and we’re sharing top tips to help you shine! Check out our blog video featuring Jessie Poskochil, MGC’21, CGC! Practice makes perfect—let’s get you interview-ready!

Nov 1, 2024

Asking for Help

While asking for help may seem daunting, Farrah Plate, DH’99, DDS’05, wants you to know that professionals in your field want to help you.

Oct 25, 2024

Resume/CV Dos and Don’ts

Dan Baden, MD’90, offers valuable advice on the dos and don’ts of creating a resume or CV. Dr. Baden reviews a large number of CVs and resumes, and his experience provides our alumni with useful tips to help stand out during the review process.

Sep 17, 2024

The Importance of Giving Back

Carol Swarts, MD ‘59, shares her thoughts on the importance of giving back to the University of Nebraska and your community.  “If you don’t work for anything or don’t give it back, it doesn’t mean as much. I consider myself a caretaker, and I feel like I owe Nebraska. I was born here, but also, […]

Dec 6, 2023

How to Find a Mentor

Axel Vazquez Deida, PharmD, MPH ’22, BCIDP, AAHIVP, has been passionate about mentorship throughout his career. He shares tips for students and professionals on how to find a mentor through networking in different fields.

Oct 25, 2023

Nurse’s Week: Transitioning From RN to DNP

Austin Clark, BSN ‘18, DNP ‘22, shares his experience transitioning from a registered nurse to a nurse practitioner. Transitioning From RN to DNP Transitioning from a registered nurse to a nurse practitioner is no easy feat. There are the educational requirements, increases in scope of practice, legal and regulatory requirements, and interpersonal and leadership responsibilities […]

May 10, 2023

Why UNMC – Lab Medicine

Nicole Meier, a 2006 graduate of UNMC’s laboratory science program, shares why she chose UNMC for her health professions education. In celebration of Medical Lab Professionals Week, she shares how Lab Medicine was where she was meant to be, and appreciation for the impact that UNMC has had on her, as well as the community.

Apr 26, 2023