Category: Family Medicine
Congratulations 20-Year Preceptors!
The UNMC Department of Family Medicine would like to recognize the volunteer faculty members who have served as preceptors for 20 years! Thank you for your dedication and service to the education of UNMC medical students. Your efforts help to support the mission of the university and the Department of Family Medicine. Patrick A. Hotovy, […]
May 9, 2016
M4 Presents on Smoking Cessation
The UNMC College of Medicine offers a four-week senior selective course to fourth-year medical students on Nicotine Addiction and Smoking Cessation. Medical student and former Family Medicine Interest Group president, Audra Kennedy, presented her findings on the subject on Wednesday, May 5. Audra’s “Don’t Light Up: Techniques in Smoking Cessation” presentation highlighted the physical and […]
May 6, 2016
Department Represents at STFM Conference
The 49th Society of Teacher of Family Medicine Annual Spring Conference was held in Minneapolis from April 30 – May 4. The UNMC Department of Family Medicine was well represented in presenting several presentations and projects. Oral Presentation: METRIC Geriatric Preventive Health Template as a Resident Quality Improvement Project Steven Gale, MD, Timothy Coker, MD […]
May 6, 2016
Dr. Thomas McKnight honored at Annual Family Medicine Koefoot Banquet
The Marion D. and Theodore Koefoot, Jr., M.D. Outstanding Preceptor in Rural Family Medicine Award was presented by the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Family Medicine at the annual banquet on Wednesday, April 28. This year’s recipient was Dr. Thomas A. McKnight. Dr. McKnight is an invaluable preceptor practicing at Prairie Fields Family […]
May 5, 2016
Dr. Mathews talks sports medicine in Omaha World-Herald
Department of Family Medicine Assistant Professor Monty Mathews, MD, was interviewed for the Omaha World-Herald in an article titled ‘Sports should be fun, not forced, parents are advised’ by Leia Mendoza. The article highlights the balance of training young athletes and ensuring they are still enjoying their activities. The article was featured in the paper […]
May 3, 2016
