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Psychiatry Department starts Clinical Research and Scholarship Accelerator

As an outcome of the 2026 Psychiatry Clinical Research and Scholarship Retreat, Howard Liu, MD, MBA, and the UNMC Department of Psychiatry launched a Clinical Research and Scholarship Accelerator to mentor clinical faculty with an interest in growing their research and scholarship skills through a mentored project. In August, the inaugural scholars were given 5 […]

Nov 5, 2026

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SPOTLIGHT: Brandon Darrington

Business Operations Manager What made you apply to work at UNMC?  I joined the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2022, after graduating college.  Prior to my arrival to the Department of Psychiatry, I was fortunate enough to spend time with the Department of Radiology as well as the Department of Neurosurgery.  I have been […]

Nov 4, 2026

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PES celebrates sixth anniversary

In its six years of existence, the Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) unit has serviced more than 11,000 patient visits. In addition to providing excellent clinical care, the unit has educated dozens of UNMC medical students and UNMC Department of Psychiatry residents.    In October 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the PES received its first patient […]

Nov 4, 2026

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UNMC COM leaders mentor Kearney medical students

A contingent of UNMC College of Medicine clinical chairs, associate deans, vice chairs andeducators last month traveled from Omaha to Kearney to mentor the inaugural class ofUNMC medical students based at the Kearney campus. The visit gave UNMC leaders an opportunity to see the new Douglas A. Kristensen RuralHealth Education Complex in Kearney, meet local […]

Nov 4, 2026

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Psychiatry Department honors faculty, staff, and spouses who have served in the Armed Forces

On Veterans Day and throughout the year, the Department of Psychiatry is proud to highlight many current and former U.S. military members making a difference at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine. Eleven members of the department currently serve or have served in the Armed Forces, including Matthew Kelly, MD, who served in the U.S. Navy. “I […]

Nov 4, 2026

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Dr. George Blankenau joins faculty

George Blankenau, MD, has joined the UNMC faculty as assistant professor in the geriatric psychiatry and addiction psychiatry divisions. Dr. Blankenau graduated from the UNMC College of Medicine in 2022, and last month he completed his residency in the UNMC Department of Psychiatry. Erin Ranum, MD, Geriatric Division Director, said Dr. Blankenau’s knowledge of the […]

Jul 8, 2026

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Dr. Dana Raml promoted to associate professor

Dana Raml, MD, has been promoted to associate professor in the UNMC Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Raml, who joined the faculty in 2019, has held many roles during her time as an instructor and assistant professor. Currently, she’s the Division Director of the Adult Outpatient Division and the Director of Undergraduate Medical Education for the […]

Jul 8, 2026

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Residency Program graduates six residents

(Left to right) Casey Reihe, MD; George Blankenau, MD; Charlotte Ritchie, MD; Jacob Givens, MD; Harrison Greene, MD; and Mukanya Tchombela, DO, were honored at the 2026 Resident Graduation Ceremony on May 14, 2026, at Champions Run in Omaha. On May 14, 2026, the Department of Psychiatry celebrated the graduation of six residents who left […]

Jun 15, 2026

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The Department of Psychiatry was very busy at APA Conference

(Left to right) Brett Jesse, MD; Meena Sreedhara, MD; Jacob Givens, MD; Christian Pollema, MD; Brittany Bamberg, MD; Tony Le, MD; and Andrew Leavitt, MD, attended the APA Annual Meeting in May in San Francisco, California. The Department of Psychiatry sent a large contingent of faculty and residents to the biggest psychiatry get-together in the […]

Jun 15, 2026

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McCann celebrates five years with ASPIRE

Ryan McCann, LIMHP, NCC, celebrated his fifth anniversary on the ASPIRE (Active Support for Psychosis in Recovery) team. Melissa O’Dell, MD, Founding Director for ASPIRE, said this about McCann: Ryan is a cornerstone of our team and a valued contributor to the department at large—often in ways that are quiet, steady, and profoundly impactful. Ryan […]

Jun 15, 2026

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