Pediatric News
Updates from the Department of Pediatrics
Kari Simonsen, M.D., interim chair, UNMC Department of Pediatrics
Department of Pediatrics Chair Update :
Kari Simonsen, M.D.
Kari Simonsen, M.D., interim chair of the Department of Pediatrics, dives into the planning efforts of the Department of Pediatrics 5-year strategic plan, which aligns with the Children's Hospital & Medical Center plan.
Our Successes:
Department Celebrations
Department of Pediatrics share their accomplishments, publications and appointments.
Faculty Development:
Path to Success
Navigating promotion and tenure can be daunting, but experts from the College of Medicine Promotion and Tenure Committee are here to help. Attend the Path to Success event on April 30 from 8-9:30 a.m. to get answers to your questions about promotion and tenure.
Speaking Opportunity:
Medical Career Profession for High School Students
The Career Exploration Program at Elkhorn Public Schools is looking for speakers in the Medicine & Surgery professions to speak to their seniors about these career paths. If you would be interested in becoming a guest speaker for this program, please contact Laurie Willburn, Total Rewards & HR Operations Director at Nebraska Medicine.
Upcoming Events:
CHRI Research Seminar Series
Friday, Mar. 6 | noon-1 p.m. | UNMC DRC I Room 1005 | Series Information

Storytelling with Data: Principles and Best Practices of Data Visualization
Thursday, Mar. 12 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Webinar available | Register

CHRI Pediatric Research Forum
May 7-8, 2020 | Children's Hospital & Medical Center
College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics
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