UNMC Family Medicine Connect
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
Fickenscher attends Starfield Summit
Family Medicine house officer, Jillian Fickenscher, MD, MPH, recently attended the inaugural Starfield Summit in Washington D.C. The Summit is a gathering of national leaders in primary care to discuss research, policy, and patient care delivery. Participants also met with Congressional Co-chairs and staffers at the Capitol to discuss the meetings and to advocate for the future of […]
May 2, 2016
M1s Gain Insight on Rural Care Block Rotation
Starting in May, more than 100 medical students will venture to one of more than 30 sites to complete their Rural Care Block Rotation. The purpose of the course is for students to live in and experience life and primary care in a Nebraska community. On April 25, students learned where they would be spending […]
Apr 29, 2016
Family Medicine Interest Group Elects New Officers
Medical students interested in Family Medicine were invited to participate in the annual Family Medicine Interest Group Officer Elections on Monday, April 25. Outgoing officers offered advice and an overview of each position to their peers who are looking to get involved. Congratulations to the 2016-2017 Officers: Co-Presidents: Ben Fisher and Luke Huber Co-Vice Presidents: Hannah […]
Apr 28, 2016
