Author: Derek Sullivan
Department of Psychiatry Research Department receives funding from South Korea
The UNMC Department of Psychiatry Research Division announced $141,000 in funding from the South Korea Ministry of Science, Information, and Technology. Research Director Soonjo Hwang, MD, said the funding will be used to conduct a clinical study of virtual reality assessments of ADHD. The new study is for children with ADHD, ages 5-13. “This will […]
Jul 18, 2023
Residents keep traveling through time with History of Madness podcast
Department of Psychiatry third-year residents Tianqi (Nina) Luo, MD, and Max Lydiatt, MD, have found a growing audience for their psychiatry-based podcast “History of Madness.” The pair’s sixth episode was released last week. The newest episode is titled, “Freud: Studies on Hysteria,” and continues the theme of looking at the history of psychiatry. All six […]
Jul 18, 2023
Spotlight: Cynthia Bogacz
Certified Nursing Assistant Cynthia grew up in Avoca, Iowa and Council Bluffs, Iowa. She has always had a love for animals, and eventually got her own adopted pets. For seven years, Cynthia previously worked with people with disabilities. She helped by giving medication, scheduling appointments, making meals, and doing fun activities. What are your roles/job […]
Jul 18, 2023
After successful Match Day, program grows to 18 residents
On March 17, the UNMC Department of Psychiatry welcomed five new residents, bring the program’s total to 18 starting in July. Two current PGY-3 residents will leave the program to participate in the “fast track” child and adolescent fellowship. Keisha England, MD; Monica Nava Frenier, MD; Christian Pollema, MD; Charlotte Ritchie, MD and Claire Stavenga, […]
Mar 31, 2023
Five receive Citizenship Award
On Jan. 27, 2023, the Department of Psychiatry honored five employees with the William H. Roccaforte Citizenship Award. The award was named after the longtime UNMC Professor William Roccaforte, MD, who Chair Howard Liu said embodied both humility and daily service. The Citizenship Award goes to a faculty member, staff, or trainee who exemplifies a […]
Feb 7, 2023
Five leaders receive award named after the late Reba Benschoter
Five Department of Psychiatry employees were honored with the Reba Benschoter Inspirational Leadership Award on January 27, 2023. The award, which was first handed out in 2020, is presented to faculty, staff, or trainees who exemplify a spirit of leadership, innovation, and integrity that inspires others. Meagan Kankovsky, LICSW; Riley Machal, MD; Maggie Milner, BSN, […]
Feb 7, 2023
Department adds new award to showcase patient safety
This year a new award was added: The Escape Fire Patient Safety Award. The recipients are faculty, trainees, or staff members who went above and beyond to keep everyone safe in 2022. Alëna A. Balasanova, MD, FAPA; Susan Crowder, RN, MSN; Riley Machal, MD; Claudia Moore, MD; and the Department of Psychiatry clinical therapists were […]
Feb 7, 2023
UNMC departments collaborate on research project dealing with CBD and PTSD
The UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences (DONS) and the UNMC Department of Psychiatry are collaborating on a research project to see if an investigational form of cannabidiol (CBD) can help people with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The clinical trial will enroll adults with PTSD to understand if cannabidiol (CBD) is safe and effective for PTSD […]
Dec 9, 2022
Spotlight: Emilee Kendall
Clinical Research Assistant My name is Emilee Kendall. I’m from Springfield, Missouri. I have my bachelor’s in psychology from Truman State University, and I am applying to earn my Master’s Degree in Developmental Psychology. I previously worked as a Clinical Research Technician at the pharmaceutical research company QPS Bio-Kinetic in Springfield, before moving to Omaha […]
Dec 9, 2022
Cook helps department in many ways
Editor’s Note: This story is the second in a series of stories highlighting the Nurse Practitioners in the Department of Psychiatry. Last month, during Nurse Practitioners Week (November 13-19), the Department of Psychiatry recognized the incredible work being done by Troyia Anderson, APRN-NP; Lindsey Cox, APRN-NP; Darrel Moreland, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC and Leigh Cook, MSN, […]
Dec 9, 2022
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