UNMC Family Medicine Connect

Patera listed in ‘Best of Omaha’

Department of Family Medicine Assistant Professor, Dr. Jason Patera, was among three Nebraska Medicine physicians listed in the annual ‘Best of Omaha’ rankings for 2020. ‘Best of Omaha’ voting is put on by Omaha Magazine. Congratulations, Dr. Patera!

Nov 22, 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

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