Creighton University School of Medicine

11/18/2025

At Creighton, medical education goes beyond science and skill.

Meet Janna Lopez, MFA, the School of Medicine’s first poet-in-residence. Through the Department of Medical Humanities, she helps students and faculty use poetry to reflect, connect and grow as compassionate physicians. 💙

“Poetry gives students a framework for empathy, self-awareness and reflection—qualities essential to compassionate care,” Lopez said.

Read how poetry is helping shape the next generation of well-rounded physicians: https://www.creighton.edu/news/poetry-finds-home-creightons-school-medicine

Janna Lopez, MFA, is helping Creighton medical students and faculty use poetry to reflect, connect and grow as compassionate physicians.

11/17/2025

A faith-filled vocation as Catholic physicians inspires Elliot Riforgiate and Dominic Regli—in the classroom, with patients and throughout the Creighton community. 🕊️💙

For Elliot, faith is part of his daily life as a medical student. Attending noon Mass every week in the Criss II Chapel alongside classmates offers both renewal and belonging. “The culture of faith and community at Creighton continually orients my life toward God,” he says. 🙏

Dominic has found formation through dialogue—learning from classmates who share his Catholic faith and those who see the world differently. These conversations, he says, as well as Creighton’s emphasis on the inherent dignity of others, “have altered my experience with patients, classmates and those I meet in everyday interactions,” he reflects. 🌱

Together, Elliot and Dominic embody what it means to integrate intellect, faith and service—living Creighton’s mission through medicine and community. 🩺

11/12/2025

Sixty years ago, Jan McDermet Maly, SJN’48, and her husband, James Maly, MD’46, survived a plane crash deep in the Amazon jungle.

Known across Nebraska as “the flying doctor and nurse,” the couple lived their Creighton training by serving others with courage, skill and unwavering faith, even in life’s most perilous moments.

For days, they cared for the injured, faced hunger and isolation, and relied on prayer and perseverance to survive. Jan’s compassion and strength in crisis continue to inspire generations of Creighton nurses.

💙 Read their incredible story in Creighton Magazine: https://www.creighton.edu/news/serendipitous-crash-landing

How a Creighton couple's crash-landing in the Amazon jungle led to the adventure of a lifetime.

11/11/2025

You give everything to your patients. Your learning should give something back to you.

At Creighton, our continuing education courses and certificates are designed to fit your life and your purpose—helping you grow in patient-centered care while earning CE credits and advancing your career.

Explore programs in integrative care, advanced critical care, compliance, leadership, and more—all designed for professionals who never stop learning.

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Use code CULifelongAlum at checkout. Restrictions apply.

See what’s possible at lifelong.creighton.edu

11/10/2025

💙 Once a Bluejay, always a Bluejay!

Meet Nancy Hanson, PhD, professor and men's basketball super fan. 🏀 From Thanksgiving basketball tournaments in St. Thomas, Maui and Vegas, to showing off her Bluejay blue pedicure polish, Dr. Hanson brings school spirit wherever she goes!

But for her, Bluejay pride goes far beyond game day.

“The Bluejay spirit to me is commitment to goodness. I love watching students grow as scientists. It’s the fun part of my job!”

For Dr. Hanson, Creighton is family—caring for one another and cheering each other on, in and out of the lab.

11/05/2025

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn and network in paradise! 🌺

Join us for the Primary Care Conference Hawaii, where faculty from the School of Medicine will dive into the latest best practices and innovations in primary care. Hear from Associate Dean Nicole Piemonte, PhD, who will share her expertise on vulnerability in medicine and burnout.

This four-day conference is open to all healthcare professionals looking to enhance their clinical skills and connect with peers—all while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Hawaii. 🌴

⏰ February 23-26, 2026
📖 4.0 CE hours per day

🔗 Register now to secure your spot!

https://lifelong.creighton.edu/browse/all-courses/live/inperson/courses/pchawaii2026

11/04/2025

The physician assistant class of 2025 was one of 38 teams to participate in the Physician Assistant Student Success Program this October. PA students created a presentation and developed engaging learning activities for the students at Logan-Magnolia Community School District and Lewis and Clark Middle School in Bellevue, NE, aiming to inspire K-12 students to consider the PA profession. Activities included an anatomy relay race and a hands on heart and lung sound session.

11/03/2025

In the School of Medicine, students find countless ways to connect, lead, serve and grow. 🌕💙

This month, the Medical Vietnamese, Chinese and Korean Clubs on our Phoenix campus joined forces to host a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration! Students enjoyed foods, fun games and arts & crafts.

Events like this remind us that belonging begins with community.

10/30/2025

We are shaping the future of healthcare through innovation grounded in compassion.

Our faculty and residents are reimagining medical education, integrating advanced tools like Nurse Althea, a chatbot created by internal medicine resident Connor Yost, MD, to help students strengthen communication, confidence and clinical judgment before they begin residency.

By pairing technology with human-centered teaching, Creighton is preparing the next generation of physicians to serve with excellence and empathy and lead with vision.

Learn more about how Creighton is leading the way in healthcare innovation: https://www.creighton.edu/news/ai-innovation-creighton-resident-faculty-game-changer-medical-education

10/29/2025

Congratulations to Maureen Tierney-Brennan, MD, on being named a finalist for the Inspire Award, presented by the Omaha World-Herald! 🌟

The annual recognition celebrates women who truly excel as leaders and role models. Dr. Tierney-Brennan, professor and chair of the Department of Clinical Research and Public Health in the School of Medicine, is a nationally respected epidemiologist and inaugural recipient of the CDC Foundation’s McKnight Prize for Healthcare Outbreak Heroes (2020).

Let’s celebrate Dr. Tierney-Brennan for this remarkable honor! 👏

10/28/2025

Mini Medical School participants joined Creighton medical students for a science-packed day! 🩺💙 From extracting DNA from strawberries, to practicing how to read vital signs, students were accompanied by their mentors who hope to inspire them to pursue a career in medicine.

10/27/2025

Each year, medical students volunteer their time to help inspire the next generation of medical students. 🤝 🩺

🎥 Watch here to learn more about elementary Mini Medical School in Omaha.

Creighton University is inspiring the next generation of medical professionals at a very young age.