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UNMC doctors discuss social media principles and pitfalls

UNMC leaders answered questions about Twitter’s place in medical education. Dr. Howard Liu, Dr. Linda Love, Dr. Lindsey Smith of the UNMC Department of Psychiatry and Dr. Donald Hilty of the University of California-Davis presented, “Tweeting Your Way to the Top: Navigating Social Media Principles & Pitfalls in Medical Education.” The presentation was set up […]

Jul 24, 2018

Movie fans also get memory lesson

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind fans packed Ruth Sokolof Theater for a special showing of the cult classic and then stayed for a discussion on memory. UNMC Research Director and Child Psychiatrist Dr. Soonjo Hwang moderated a panel discussion on memory and emotion with UNMC neuroscientists Dr. Vaishali Phatak and Dr. David Warren. The […]

Jul 2, 2018

Teachers honored at luncheon

  On May 22, UNMC honored students and faculty at the Department of Psychiatry Annual Teaching Awards. Congratulations to the winners. The Menolascino Award is given to an M4 student who demonstrated outstanding clinical skills during their Psychiatry clerkship, and who has evidenced scholarly mastery in the field of Psychiatry. The student must demonstrate peer […]

Jul 2, 2018

Wengel, Akers, Smith honored for work with residents

Three Department of Psychiatry employees were honored for their excellent work with new doctors on June 6 at the Creighton University Psychiatry Program Resident and Fellowship Banquet. Dr. Steven Wengel, vice chancellor of wellness education for UNMC/UNO and interim geriatric division director, was awarded the Golden Couch Award. Community Service Technician Celeste Akers received the […]

Jul 2, 2018

Staff Spotlight: Brigette Vaughan

  For the past two decades, Brigette Vaughan has played many roles when it comes to UNMC Research. Now, she works as a lead research coordinator.  Brigette helps Dr. Soonjo Hwang on his research with children and adolescents. What are a couple of your main duties? I have been at UNMC 20 years. Initially my […]

Jul 2, 2018

UNMC Professor Dr. Mark Fleisher has made a lot of news this year

Earlier this year, Dr. Fleisher was elected as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha – Faculty, a national medical honor society. Dr. Fleisher joins Dr. Steven Wengel as UNMC professors in the acclaimed national medical honor society. In addition, Dr. Fleisher became a Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. On Aug. 22 in […]

Jul 2, 2018

Dr. Doyle takes over energetic Adult Outpatient Division

  Dr. Marley Doyle started at UNMC on Aug. 1, 2017. Previously, the 2010 Creighton Medical School graduate worked as a clinical educator at academic health centers in Boston and Chicago. Dr. Doyle specializes in the treatment of mood disorders during the premenstrual period, pregnancy, postpartum and menopause. She also treats women diagnosed with breast […]

Jul 2, 2018

Seven Psychiatry Residents Experience APA

Seven UNMC and Creighton residents attended the 2018 APA Conference in New York City this month. Dr. Dana Raml, Dr. Alyssa Hickert, Dr. Melissa O’Dell, Dr. Joe Kent, Dr. Heather Spain, Dr. Siva Koppolu and Dr. Spencer Gallner were awarded travel scholarships after turning in impressive applications. The travel awards were funded by the UNMC […]

May 18, 2018

Leaders Discuss Rising Stress at Wellness Retreat

A 2017 study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Services has raised alarming concerns about increasing levels of psychological distress among Americans. To combat this trend, leaders at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the University of Nebraska Omaha are working together to reduce student stress and increase student resiliency. On May 2, leaders […]

May 18, 2018

Psychiatry Department Gathers for Spring Brunch

On April 28, members of the Psychiatry Department and their family members gathered for brunch and casual conversations about life inside and outside the department. The event took place at the home of Interim Chair Howard Liu, who said it’s important to offer events where the more than twenty-five faculty members and more than fifty […]

May 18, 2018