Author: Ellen Jeffries
Faculty involved with SRFC committee
Department of Family Medicine faculty members have always played an active role in the Student Run Free Clinic Faculty Association (SRFCFA). Assistant Professors, Dr. Melanie Menning and Dr. Jennifer Liu are now on the SRFCFA Research Committee. “As the organization is quite new, research has not yet played a large role but we are hoping […]
Mar 7, 2019
Faculty present at STFM Conference
Several faculty members traveled to Portland, Oregon for the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Conference on Medical Student Education from January 30-February 2. Department of Family Medicine faculty members presented papers, posters, and contributed to roundtables and lectures at the annual conference. DFM Faculty Conference Contributions: Posters: “Obesity Bias Education: Fourth-Year Medical Student Outcomes” […]
Feb 27, 2019
Paulman recognized for SIM-NE commitment
Simulation in Motion – Nebraska (SIM-NE) recently celebrated their 250th training session. This important milestone allowed Simulation Program Manager, Doug Dekker, Assistant Manager of Operations, Jeff Whannell, and Program Associate, Lori Cooley from SIM-NE to recognize Family Medicine Professor, Dr. Paul Paulman. As principal investigator of the grant, Dr. was presented with a plaque for […]
Feb 14, 2019
Dworak named to “40 under 40” list
Family Medicine Assistant Professor, Alex Dworak, M.D., was recognized as one of Midlands Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” award winners. Midlands Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” list winners include entrepreneurs, executives and professional men and women in Greater Omaha, Sarpy County and Council Bluffs. Dr. Dworak is the Associate Medical Director of Family Practice at […]
Feb 12, 2019
FMIG officers learn about residency programs
An opportunity for Family Medicine Interest Group officers to learn more about the Urban and Rural Residency program brought together students, faculty, and residents on Wednesday, February 6 in the Department of Family Medicine. Department faculty, Dr. Michael Sitorius, Dr. Susan Evans, Dr. Kimberly Jarzynka, and Dr. Mindy Lacey along with residents Dr. Ali McCabe, […]
Feb 11, 2019
