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Applying for ID fellowship? Hear Why UNMC ID was the right choice for one of our current fellows!
Why UNMC ID Was Right for Me As I took inventory of what I had here in Omaha (this is where I did my residency), no other program could beat the quality of training that I knew I would receive while also providing the quality of life that my family enjoys. While I get to work and […]
Jul 11, 2018
Keeping Fourth of July full of Explosions in the Air (Not from Down There)
The following was written by Dr. Jasmine Marcelin and originally posted to the Physician’s Weekly Blog on July 3, 2018 in honor of the upcoming Independence Day holiday. **** Fourth of July. Independence Day. For most, a delightful holiday filled with fun, family, friends and most importantly, FOOD. Independence Day is the most popular day […]
Jul 3, 2018
What happened at the first Nebraska Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit?
After almost a year of planning, the First Annual Nebraska Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit convened on Friday, June 1st, 2018 in La Vista, NE. This conference is the first of its kind in Nebraska in which information on antimicrobial stewardship in various healthcare settings is the focus of the meeting. The conference center was abuzz with […]
Jun 14, 2018
June is Men’s Health Month, a time to highlight the unique men’s health issues and advocate for awareness of preventive services for men and boys. We have some amazing men in our division who have served as clinicians, educators, leaders, and mentors. Meet the Men of UNMC ID: Dr. M. Salman Ashraf, MBBS is an […]
Jun 4, 2018
Interested in upcoming Transplant ID conferences? UNMC ID will be representing!
We are proud of our Transplant ID faculty who have demonstrated their academic productivity with invitations to present posters, oral lectures and moderate at upcoming Transplant ID conferences. If you are planning on attending any of these conferences, check out our faculty and staff presentations and tag us on twitter @UNMC_ID! 2018 American Transplant congress, […]
May 28, 2018
Dogma vs. Necessity: Follow-up blood cultures in patients with gram-negative negative bacteremia
Attending on the inpatient Infectious Disease service always stimulates discussion regarding management of bloodstream infections: What is the optimal duration? Can we use oral antibiotics? Do we need to document clearance of blood cultures? When these discussions lead to review of literature, one will find that the data is evolving in an attempt to answer […]
May 23, 2018
DANCE FOR A CHANCE with UNMC ID’s Dr. Diana Florescu
There are hundreds of homeless youth in Omaha. Some of them have been emotionally, physically, or sexually abused, making it unsafe for them to return home, while others are facing health, mental health, or substance abuse issues. Youth Emergency Services (YES) provides much needed services for these individuals. What is YES Dance for a Chance? […]
May 21, 2018
Interested in Orthopedic Infectious Diseases? The Perfect Job Awaits You at UNMC!
Orthopedic Infectious Diseases University of Nebraska Medical Center – Omaha, NE The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is excited to announce the recruitment of a faculty position in Orthopedic-ID in the Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine. Successful candidates will hold an academic appointment at the assistant or associate professor level and […]
May 18, 2018
Our Faculty at University of Nebraska Medical Center Division of Infectious Diseases have worked hard to maintain a strong academic presence at UNMC. We are a growing division, filled with faculty at all stages of their careers, and their collective academic prowess has our division leading the pack. Our recent Department of Medicine Research report […]
May 16, 2018
Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
If you work in an office at all, chances are you have come into contact with an Administrative Professional. The impact of an Administrative Professional on their office team has been compared to glue or paperclips that keep the office together. Our Administrative Professionals are an integral part of our group here at UNMC ID. […]
Apr 25, 2018
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