Alumni Association – Connections Project
Advice for Students of Any Profession and In Any Chapter of Life
“Don’t be afraid of anything–there is no barrier you cannot overcome.” Randy Heibel, DDS ’78 shares a handful of tips for students to take into account that he has gleaned from his military career, dental practice, and life–both personally and professionally. His words of wisdom are applicable no matter your profession or chapter in life. […]
Aug 28, 2019
3 Tips for Graduate School Success
Erin Carlson, DRPH, MPH ’04 shares 3 tips to remember to help facilitate success for students in graduate school.
Aug 22, 2019
Things to Remember While in School
Dr. Lynn Roh ’84 shares practical advice for students to keep in mind while in school. “It’s really important to enjoy what you are doing and not miss out on life–absolutely have a balance.” And believe it or not, one of her tips is to even attend class, so be sure to check out her […]
Aug 14, 2019
First Week of School Eating
The first week back to school (or starting at a new school) can be full of all of the emotions from excited to nervous to overwhelmed. Staying on track with nutrition and your meals can sometimes be the last thing on your mind. Starting off on the right path can help set you up for […]
Aug 7, 2019
Advice for Students
Kelly Caverzagie, MD ’01 shares advice for students on things to remember while pursuing a health professions education. “The part that you need to always remember is the human side and that is not gradeable on a multiple choice exam.”
Jul 30, 2019
Two UNMC Pharmacy Alumni Share Their Mentoring Experience
We love our #unmcalumni and this video is a great example of how our alumni care about one another, both professionally and personally. Jeff Hines, PharmD ’82 and Jolyn Merry PharmD’12 are mentor and mentee and they share their story and tips for others. “We stand upon the shoulders of those who have gone before […]
Jul 25, 2019
Strategies for Developing Personal & Mental Well-Being While Pursuing an Education and Career: Why Flexibility and Teamwork are Essential Ingredients for Success
The institutions of higher education are designed to serve and one has a better chance of appreciating the many services these institutions provide with the proper mindset. I, myself, have had to change many of my mindsets as I have traveled both the paths of my education and career in order to foster my own […]
Jul 17, 2019
Why UNMC?
Everyone has their ‘why’ and sometimes knowing what that is for other people allows us to reflect and make decisions that impact our own lives and can set us on a path to success. “As an academic health science center, we have excellent research, innovative and creative ideas along the interprofessional team that we work […]
Jul 11, 2019
Sustaining Your Calling in Medicine
“After graduation, you have lots of energy and know what you want, but through the years, maintaining your focus is going to be an issue.” Harry McFadden, MD ’74 shares stories and memories that helped him sustain his calling throughout his medical career.
Jul 2, 2019
Research Tips
Having good student integrity during research means paying attention to and continually developing your scientific methodology. No matter what scientific area you go into, it will ultimately come back to this—how you do your statistics, how you’re designing your experiments, what outcomes you are observing. This knowledge will remain important throughout any changes in your […]
Jun 26, 2019
