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United by our Jesuit identity, we transform learners into exceptional health care professionals who are leaders in advancing medicine, health & well-being.
Omaha, NE
Joined February 2015
Creighton researchers Dustin Stairs, PhD, College of Arts and Sciences, and Charles Bockman, PhD, School of Medicine, were quoted in an article about the dangers of Delta-8, which is commonly used as a marijuana alternative.
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Creighton University researchers are studying the effects of Delta-8 THC on adolescents, using lab animals and devices that simulate vaping, a common method of using the drug.
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Associate Professor Melinda Burnett, MD, was featured in the Omaha World-Herald for being part of a research team at Creighton that is conducting an early-stage clinical study to develop a blood test that could be used to diagnose Parkinson’s.
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A CHI Health neurologist who treats and studies Parkinson's has a personal connection to the disease: Her father-in-law, who played in the NFL, was later diagnosed with the condition.
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Renuga Vivekanandan, MD, professor and associate dean for clinical affairs, and an infectious disease expert, was interviewed by Parade Magazine to discuss the rise of the new XEC COVID-19 variant.
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Happy PA week to our current PA students and PA program alumni. With a 100% PANCE pass rate, these Bluejays are transforming patient care with their competency and compassion. #PAWeek
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Peter Steyger’s, PhD, $1M NIH grant will drive hearing loss research and create opportunities for grad students with hearing loss to contribute their unique perspective. At Creighton, every voice matters. Read more about it ➡️
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Joseph Maurice, MD, professor and chair in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Julia Laforce, second-year medical student, spoke with KETV about their research project that uses virtual reality to enhance racial sensitivity in medical training.
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Dean Bo Dunlay, MD, spoke with the Metro Omaha Medical Society about the CL and Rachel Werner Center for Health Sciences education.
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Maureen Tierney, MD, MSc, offers insights on a recent study published in The Lancet, which predicts that 'superbugs' could cause nearly 40 million deaths by 2050 due to antimicrobial resistance.
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Resistance to antibiotics has led to one million worldwide deaths each year since 1990, and is expected to cause more than 39 million more fatalities by 2050, a new study has found.
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Becker's Healthcare recently included @chihealth Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy in their 2024 list of "Great hospital in America". We are proud to call this level I trauma center and academic medical center our clinical partner!.
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Creighton is responding to the needs of rural healthcare with the new Family Medicine Rural Training Track. Our first resident, William Meier, MD, exemplifies the program's goals in preparing well-rounded physicians for rural communities. #RuralMedicine
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This summer, two students with hearing loss are part of a research team investigating solutions to preserve or restore hearing or inner ear function.👂 .Read more about the students' experience in the hearing center:
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Congratulations to @RVivekanandanMD who has been named the next vice president and chief medical officer for the Physician Enterprise at @CHIhealth and associate dean for clinical affairs at @Creighton School of Medicine.
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Dr. Joseph M Maurice and co-investigating medical students are trailblazing medical education through employing VR technology to increase racial sensitivity. The study is in response to health disparities in Black maternal health.
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The physician assistant classes of 2026 are ready to make a difference in healthcare. Of the 80 total incoming students in the Omaha and Phoenix programs, 31% of students are first generation. Read more about the classes:
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On our Omaha campus, Creighton’s research soars to local and global heights in hearing, cancer, infectious disease, neuroscience and healthcare disparities. Learn more about the research opportunities for medical students:
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A warm welcome to the physicians beginning their fellowships today in Omaha and Phoenix. Your expertise and dedication will be great assets to our hospitals. 🏥 💙
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Earlier this month, medical students and Dr. Joseph Maurice, chair of the Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology in Omaha, attended the @AmerMedicalAssn Conference in Chicago. The students also testified in front of the house of delegates.
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Recent MD/PhD graduate Alyssa Maclean, MD, PhD, was published in The Journal of Infectious Disease for her research on bacteria K. pneumoniae's resistance to β-lactam antibiotics.
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We can't wait to welcome new residents into the Bluejay family this week 💙
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The St. Vincent de Paul Clinic partners with programs at our @creightonphx campus to bring free healthcare to the uninsured and underserved of Phoenix. Thanks to the partnership, our medical students gain valuable experience while putting their values into action.
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