Alumni Association – Connections Project
Prioritizing Demands on Your Time
All of us have demands on our time. Studying, working, caring for kids or parents, taking time for physical and mental health – these are just a few of the things that we have to manage, and that’s before we take time to do things for fun. Patricia Kearns, PT’99 has learned how to maximize her […]
Apr 27, 2022
Working on Inter-Professional Teams
In healthcare, and many other fields, knowing how to work on an inter-professional team is a critical skill. Collaborating with others who bring different experience can lead to better outcomes in your work. It can also help expand your perspective and approach to problems, too. Our alumni have experience working on teams like this. Sarah […]
Apr 20, 2022
The Importance of Professional Societies
Are you a member of your professional society? If not, there are many reasons why you should consider joining – especially if you are a student about to graduate! Randy Heibel, DDS’78, MAGD, ABGD CDR (ret) shares a few benefits that come from joining your professional society.
Apr 13, 2022
Happy National Public Health Week! Where we live impacts our health and wellbeing. Public Health makes our communities healthier, stronger and safer! We want to wish a happy National Public Health Week to our College of Public Health alumni. The work you do is appreciated and does not go unnoticed. ❤️ In honor of this […]
Apr 6, 2022
1. Everything Works Out in the End Everything in medical school seems like a big deal – every test seems like a big deal, everything seems like a big deal. And you might think “If I do not do well on this, how will I get through?” You just need to know that everything works […]
Mar 30, 2022
I Love NU Week is here! Celebrations are happening all week long in-person and online. Learn more about getting involved. The University of Nebraska system has a significant impact on Nebraska’s workforce and economy. A recent report found: The NU System generates $9 for every $1 the state invests. The University generated $5.8 billion in […]
Mar 23, 2022
Counting Down to I Love NU Week!
I Love NU Week starts on Monday, and there are so many ways to participate! Join us at the State Capitol in Lincoln on Wednesday from 1:00-3:00 PM for an in-person “I Love NU” celebration. Or, participate virtually: Share how the university has impacted you on social media with #ILoveNU, Post a photo wearing your […]
Mar 16, 2022
One of our favorite things to ask alumni and students is why they chose UNMC. Many of them, including Rishi Batra, MD’14, have chosen UNMC not once, but multiple times as they’ve pursued education and training. Dr. Batra shares his “Why UNMC” this week, but we want to hear from you. Comment why you chose […]
Mar 9, 2022
Knowing how to advocate is critical. Whether advocating on behalf of a patient, advocating for social change, or advocating for yourself, understanding the necessary skills to be a good advocate is important. Desi Bailey, MD’75 has been involved in advocacy work throughout her life, most recently with the American Medical Association and GLMA: Health Professionals […]
Mar 2, 2022
Just like the housing market, purchasing a car in 2022 is proving to be a difficult task. Thankfully, UNMC alumni like Aurora Le, PhD, MPH’16 have tips that can make navigating the process easier. In sharing her experience, Dr. Le offers an alternative to the car dealership and explains how she paid her car off […]
Feb 23, 2022
