Author: Ellen Jeffries

M4 to earn Family Medicine credit on Dr. Oz Show

During his fourth year of medical school, Zach Bailey will be completeĀ a Family Medicine elective surrounded by studio lights. Bailey will be on a one-month, full-time rotation on The Dr. Oz Show in midtown Manhattan. He shares his thoughts on the upcoming experience: How did you hear about this opportunity and why were you interested […]

Apr 12, 2016

Rural Training Track Chief Resident Announced

Congratulations to house officer Patrick Anderl, M.D., on being named Chief ResidentĀ for the Rural Residency Training Track for 2016-2017. Dr. Anderl is a graduate of UNMC and is in the rural training track program in Grand Island.    

Apr 8, 2016

Dr. Neme reflects on Jamaican Mission Trip

by House Officer II, Jamil Neme, M.D. At the end of March, I had the good fortune of going on the medical mission trip to Jamaica. I have no shortage of words when describing my time on the island or my interaction with the locals, but I’ll keep this short. I accompanied a group of […]

Apr 7, 2016

Dr. Abdouch Elected to AAFP Congress of Delegates

Department of Family Medicine Associate Professor, Ivan Abdouch, M.D., was recently elected as an alternate delegate to the American Academy of Family Practice Congress of Delegates. He is one of four physicians elected to the policy-making body. Two voting delegates and two alternate delegates represent each constituent chapter. The Congress of Delegates set national policy […]

Apr 5, 2016

Resident Research Symposium Awards

The 3rd Annual Resident Research Symposium on March 30, featured nineteen poster presentations and three oral presentations from Department of Family Medicine house officers. The top presenters are recognized at the annual event attended by faculty, residents, and staff. Congratulations to this year’s winners! Oral Presentation Winners: 1st Place – Chris Jensen for “Rapidly Growing […]

Apr 1, 2016