Author: Jasmine Riviere Marcelin, MD

A few last words from Dr. Mark Ridder

I think in the end, I believe that training in infectious disease truly rounded out my education.

Dr. Mark Ridder provides some last words as he graduates from our fellowship

Jun 8, 2021

UNMC ID Accolades

To say that dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging may be the understatement of the year. Yet despite COVID-19, our faculty and staff are continuing to publish impactful papers, engage with their communities, transform medical education, practice extraordinary medicine, and change people’s lives. In this post, we want to highlight our division members […]

Jun 1, 2021

SHEA Journal Club Review: “Not Throwin’ Away My Shot”: Early data for COVID-19 vaccination in previously infected healthcare workers and solid organ transplant recipients

As more vaccinations are completed worldwide, specific vaccine strategies and outcomes among special patient populations are newly available. Two populations of interest include vaccinees with previous COVID-19 and those with a history of a solid organ transplant. Dr. Erica Stohs reviews early data for SHEA Journal Club

Apr 21, 2021

Combatting COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among people with HIV

The team at the Nebraska Medicine Specialty Care Center mobilized a plan to promote acceptance of COVID-19 vaccinations for people with HIV in our community. Nurse Practitioner Nikki Regan shares this process.

Mar 12, 2021

LIVE from #IDWeek2020, it’s UNMC ID!

#IDWeek2020 is completely virtual, with a full 24hrs of #ChasingTheSun COVID coverage starting October 21, 2020. We want you to know where you can find UNMC ID faculty and trainees this week presenting and moderating, and follow us on twitter at @UNMC_ID!

Oct 21, 2020

Welcoming our New Infectious Diseases PGY-2 Pharmacy Resident

We are excited to welcome Molly Miller PharmD as a new PGY-2 in our ID Pharmacy Residency Program! She’s the second ID Pharmacy resident we have had and a fantastic addition to our team! Read on to learn a little more about her…

Sep 30, 2020

#PharmToExamTable: Treatment of Clostridioides difficile infection in adults: What is the evidence supporting a tapered vancomycin regimen?

This is a continuation of this month’s #PharmToExamTable question about C. difficile treatment: What is the evidence supporting a tapered vancomycin regimen?

-Answered by Andre Wilt, PharmD 2020 Graduate of UNMC College of Pharmacy (Reviewed by Scott Bergman PharmD and Andrew Watkins PharmD)

Sep 15, 2020

#PharmToExamTable: Treatment of Clostridioides difficile infection in adults: Guideline review

This month’s #PharmToExamTable question was a review of Clostridioides difficile treatment guidelines:
-Answered by Andre Wilt, PharmD 2020 Graduate of UNMC College of Pharmacy (Reviewed by Scott Bergman PharmD and Andrew Watkins PharmD)

Sep 8, 2020

Welcoming our New Infectious Diseases Fellows: Dr. Casey Zelus

We are excited to welcome Dr. Casey Zelus as a new fellow in our Infectious Diseases program! Read on to learn a little more about her…

Aug 26, 2020

Welcoming our New Infectious Diseases Fellows: Dr. Jonathan Ryder

We are excited to welcome Dr. Jonathan Ryder as a new fellow in our Infectious Diseases program! Read on to learn a little more about him…

Aug 20, 2020