Month: March 2026

Impact in Education: Therese Mathews, PhD

Written by UNMC Office of Academic Affairs and Derek Sullivan Terri Mathews, PhD, is an associate professor in the College of Nursing and the College of Medicine. Dr. Mathews received the Inspirational Mentor of Educators Award at the Impact in Education Awards on March 6. The award honors an individual who has provided exceptional mentorship […]

Mar 26, 2026

The UNMC Department of Psychiatry will welcome five new trainees this summer

Julia Dahlke, MD, University of Kansas City School of Medicine; Samantha DeLuca, DO, AT Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine; Kennet Sorenson, MD, UNMC; Lauren Weber, DO, Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine; Spencer Zaheri, MD, Louisiana State University School of Medicine-Shreveport will join the Department of Psychiatry as interns on July 1, […]

Mar 26, 2026

Dr. Ryan Edwards completes a successful 7-year tenure as Child Psychiatry Division Director

Ryan Edwards, MD, will step down as the Child and Adolescent Division Director in the Department of Psychiatry on June 30, 2026. Edwards has led the division since 2019. “I am grateful to Dr. Edwards for his steady leadership of the Child Division,” said David Cates, PhD, Behavioral Health Director for the Department of Psychiatry. β€œHe has […]

Mar 26, 2026

UNMC Psychiatry Residency Program selects new leaders

The UNMC Department of Psychiatry Residency Program has chosen a new Chief Resident and Junior Chief Resident for the upcoming academic year. Current third-year resident Christian Pollema, MD, has been named Chief Resident. Second-year resident Brittany Bamberg, MD, has been named Junior Chief Resident. The duo replaces the current Chief Resident, Jacob Givens, MD, and […]

Mar 26, 2026