Category: Residency

2020-2021 Chief Residents Announced

The Department of Family Medicine Residency Program announced the new Chief Residents for the 2019-2020 academic year: Jordan Rennicke and Hannah Siel. Jordan is a graduate of the Medical College of Wisconsin and is from Mequon, Wisconsin. Hannah is from Falls City, Nebraska and a graduate of UNMC. A special thanks to outgoing chiefs – […]

Mar 12, 2020

3rd Annual Resident Wellness Day

The 3rd Annual Wellness Day for the Department of Family Medicine residents took place on Wednesday, December 18. Planned by the Resident Wellness Committee and faculty advisor, Dr. Jessica Koran, the day included a range of activities. The day kicked off with Assistant Professor Dr. Sue Evans who gave a lecture on Didactic – Nutrition and […]

Dec 18, 2019

FMIG hosts annual NAFP event

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

Resident completes Ironman Triathlon

Family Medicine resident Dr. Ali Bauer recently completed an Ironman Triathlon in Madison, Wisconsin. The race includes a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bicycle ride, and a 26.22 mile run. In her first Ironman, Dr. Bauer placed 9th out of 55 in the females 25-29 age group, 53rd out of 461 of all females, […]

Sep 18, 2019