Author: Derek Sullivan
Psychiatry Department supports Out of the Darkness walk
More than a dozen Department of Psychiatry staff members walked together on Sept. 8 to raise awareness and funds that allow the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss. Nearly 6,000 people participated in the Out of the […]
Sep 13, 2019
Dr. Howard Liu co-authors paper on social media
Department of Psychiatry Chair Dr. Howard Liu has co-authored a paper to show how social media skills can increase professional development in psychiatry and medicine. Dr. Liu (Twitter handle: @DrHowardLiu) has long had a substantial presence on social media sites like Twitter and professional networking sites like LinkedIn. Currently, Dr. Liu has nearly 10,000 followers […]
Aug 15, 2019
Fourth-year medical student earns scholarship to attend major conference
UNMC fourth-year medical student Jessica Thai has made a point to attend as many national conferences as possible. She has presented research and will appear on panels and help lead discussions at upcoming conferences this year. Even at past conferences, attended solely as an attendee, she found that the mentorship and networking opportunities were well […]
Aug 15, 2019
Vicki Adolf still going strong after 35 years
Department of Psychiatry nurse Vicki Adolf says she’s seen more than 25,000 patient encounters since she started at Nebraska Medicine in 1984, and Dr. Steven Wengel says she probably remembers all of them. This year, Adolf, a nurse in the geriatric psychiatry, celebrated her 35th year with Nebraska Medicine. In her first years at Nebraska […]
Aug 15, 2019
Dr. Cates named Vice Chair for Clinical Services in Psychiatry
Nebraska Medicine Behavioral Health Director Dr. David Cates had added Vice Chair of Clinical Services for the Department of Psychiatry to his title. Dr. Cates succeeded Dr. Rebecca Wysoske, who had been the interim Vice Chair of Clinical Services. “Dr. Cates is one of those rare leaders who combines a sophisticated ability to analyze the […]
Aug 15, 2019
UNMC takes over ADMSEP again
Ten members of the UNMC community traveled to Portland, Maine for the annual Association of Directors of Medical Student Education in Psychiatry (ADMSEP) Conference. The Department of Psychiatry has always sent a large contingent to the conference. “As a member of ADMSEP for nearly a decade, I have seen the organization serve as an incredible […]
Jul 5, 2019
SPOTLIGHT: Ellie Rashid
Ellie Rashid Residency Program Coordinator Ellie was born and raised in Omaha. She graduated from the College of Saint Mary with a degree in Elementary Education. Following college, Ellie taught 4th grade math, reading, and social studies for two years. Why did you choose to work for UNMC? After college, I was a 4th grade […]
Jul 5, 2019
Dr. Hwang writes chapter for new book on child irritability
Dr. Soonjo Hwang wrote a chapter in the new book “Irritability in Pediatric Psychopathology.” The book was released through Oxford University Press on May 9. Dr. Hwang’s chapter is titled “Irritability and Disruptive Behavior Disorders.” Dr. Joel Stoddard (University of Colorado School of Medicine) and Dr. Valerie Scelsa (Miami University, Oxford, Ohio) co-wrote the chapter […]
Jul 5, 2019
Dr. Sharma to head adult inpatient division
Dr. Ashish Sharma has accepted the position of Adult Inpatient Division Director. He will replace the outgoing Adult Inpatient Division Director Dr. Matthew Egbert on July 1. Dr. Egbert will remain with the department of psychiatry. Last year, Dr. Sharma was promoted to professor, after which he looked for a leadership position in the psychiatry […]
Jul 5, 2019
SPOTLIGHT: Debbie Randolph
Debbie Randolph is a medical receptionist who works on the third floor (child and adolescent) at Poynter Hall. This month, she was spotlighted for helping nurses and providers with CMM (covermymeds) forms. Clinic Manager Maggie Milner said Debbie accepted a task outside her job duties, and she volunteered to help out while we are short […]
Jun 5, 2019
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