Alumni Association – Connections Project
The Importance of Being Involved in a Professional Society
Jordan Warchol, MD, MPH ’13 shares the importance of being involved in a professional society and as a physician, some of the options that are available. “I was involved in organized medicine starting in medical school and I found not only leadership development and skills, but really a passion for shaping our healthcare system…it’s really […]
May 21, 2019
There are many ways you can get (or stay!) involved with UNMC as an alumnus. See a few of them here. In this week’s blog post, we hear from Mike Wharton, MSOM, BSN, RN, ’93 as he shares how he stays connected from Scottsbluff to the UNMC campus in Omaha. Mike currently serves on the […]
May 15, 2019
Finance 101 for Recent Grads & Young Alumni
Congratulations to the newest cohort of #unmcalumni! We are proud of you and excited for the bright future you have ahead of you! It is very timely in that this week’s blog post, Josh Hite, PharmD ’06 shares tips and things to think about for prioritizing paying off debt and saving money as a new […]
May 8, 2019
Betsy J. Becker, PT, DPT, PhD ’99, ’18, Director of Physical Therapy Education in the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, shares three tips that may be helpful to you as you prepare to enter the workforce. Prepare, practice and be confident.
May 1, 2019
Elliot Tapprich, DPT ’12 – Why UNMC
The why is the people. “Very rarely in academia are you surrounded by people that are that invested in the things that you do and you can feel that from day one.” – Elliot Tapprich, DPT ’12
Apr 24, 2019
Nearing the successful completion of graduate school? Now it’s time to tackle the seemingly daunting task of applying for jobs. In addition to preparing your resume, an interview is a chance to highlight your skills and sell yourself as the ideal candidate for the job. Interviewing Tips Prepare for the “tell me about yourself” question. […]
Apr 17, 2019
Work-Life Balance in Healthcare – Part 2
Last week we heard from Amy Hornig, PharmD ’07 about tips for work-life balance at work and this week we hear tips from her for work-life balance at home. At home: Stay organized. For me, setting up a household calendar so that nothing was forgotten or overlooked was a LIFE CHANGER. This allows everything to […]
Apr 10, 2019
Work-Life Balance in Healthcare – Part 1
Working in healthcare is not a 9a-5pm job, much to the dismay of Dolly Parton fans everywhere. Although healthcare can be a very fulfilling career path, it often gets a bad rap for long hours and demanding schedules. And the ironic thing is that people who have careers that revolve around helping others are often […]
Apr 3, 2019
How to Advocate for the University of Nebraska and Your Profession
Today is I Love NU Day at the Nebraska State Capitol. In honor of this, hear from Jeff Hines, PharmD ’82 about how he recommends that alumni can advocate for the University of Nebraska and their profession. “My wife and I each have graduate degrees from the University. We’ve realized that education is the difference […]
Mar 26, 2019
Why UNMC – Filling Healthcare Needs in Rural Nebraska
“There are so many needs in rural Nebraska and I felt really tied to that.” Many UNMC students come from rural Nebraska and after they receive their education, they go back and serve in communities throughout the state. Nearly half of Nebraska’s physicians, dental professionals, pharmacists, bachelor-prepared nurses and allied health professionals have graduated from […]
Mar 20, 2019
