Category: Family Medicine
The Family Medicine Interest Group recently hosted their annual meeting with the Nebraska Academy of Family Practice. This year featured a panel discussion with NAFP President Dr. Steven Williams, board chair of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Dr. Robert Wergin, UNMC Family Medicine Resident Program Director, Dr. Kimberly Jarzynka, and current Family Medicine residents […]
Nov 12, 2019
Residents, faculty recognized for July thru September
Each month Family Medicine residents gather and vote for resident of the month and faculty of the month. Six physicians were recognized over the last three months. July: Faculty of the Month: Dr. Kevin Sisk for teaching, always being available. Resident of the Month: Dr. Rachel Bowers for throwing the 4th of July Bowers Bash […]
Oct 11, 2019
Recruiting in rural Nebraska: Family Medicine resident featured in KMTV report
Department of Family Medicine resident Dr. Jenean Wedeking was recently featured in the KMTV 3 News Now report, “How can physicians be recruited to Small Town Nebraska?” The feature is a piece of a five-part series about health care in rural Nebraska.
Sep 16, 2019
Department welcomes new faculty and staff
The past year has brought several changes to the Department of Family Medicine faculty and staff. The department welcomed ten new faculty members, all an integral part in the training of family medicine residents. Five new support staff members also joined while five faculty members are transitioning to other roles. Faculty and Staff Transitions
Aug 7, 2019
Intern orientation month includes axe throwing
Orientation month for the 2019-2020 Family Medicine resident began in July, training 22 medical school graduates to gain the skills necessary to become successful family physicians. As part of the orientation month, the Family Medicine interns, Chief Residents, and faculty had a team building event at Craft Axe Throwing. The event produced some very skilled […]
Aug 5, 2019
