Creighton University School of Medicine

09/01/2026

Healthcare work is deeply human and often emotionally complex in ways that don’t always get talked about.

With Creighton experts Nicole Piemonte, PhD, and Sara Bharwani, EdD, we explore three simple ways medical humanities can support clinicians in processing difficult experiences, making sense of uncertainty and creating space for reflection in daily practice.

Read more: https://www.creighton.edu/blog/three-ways-use-medical-humanities-clinician-mental-wellness

08/28/2026

Over the past 10 years, 94% of Bluejays have matched into their first-choice specialty. Amina Khan, MD’25, is one of them, matching into one of her top-ranked programs at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in internal medicine.

Mentorship and early exposure to internal medicine and its subspecialties as a medical student gave Khan confidence in her direction. The choice still feels right, with opportunities to connect with patients in difficult times and daily opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

“I’m very lucky to be at a program with such amazing support,” she says.

The desire to connect with patients was encouraged at Creighton, with a robust humanities education centered on Jesuit values like cura personalis. “Creighton’s focus on humanities and service within our curriculum taught me how to look beyond a diagnosis and understand more about the person behind the illness,” Khan says.

Today, she carries that commitment to whole-person care into her work as a resident, embodying the Bluejay doctor she set out to become.

08/25/2026

Creighton University medical students, along with the Magis Clinic, recently hosted their fourth annual health fair, bringing together dozens of community organizations and student volunteers to provide free health services and resources to the Omaha community.

From HIV and STI testing and blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings to EKGs, physician consultations, food, clothing and haircuts, the event connected community members with care and resources that can make a meaningful difference.

For Creighton medical students, the health fair is more than an event. It’s an opportunity to build trust, address health disparities and live out a commitment to service.

“We all come together as a community and love to see it,” said Shali Devireddy, a fourth-year medical student.

Creighton medical students hosted a free health fair in North Omaha offering screenings, HIV testing, food, clothing and haircuts.

08/24/2026

The largest NIH grant in Creighton history has been renewed, providing nearly $10.9 million to support the next phase of research at the Dr. Richard J. Bellucci Translational Hearing Center.

Through the COBRE award, the Bellucci Hearing Center helps early-stage investigators secure major independent research funding and establish their own laboratories. Those efforts have also helped strengthen Creighton's research culture through faculty recruitment, expanded research resources and new research initiatives across the School of Medicine.

Read how the renewed award will continue advancing hearing research while preparing the next generation of researchers: https://www.creighton.edu/news/nih-renews-largest-grant-creighton-history-hearing-research

08/21/2026

Hui Hong, PhD, was recently featured by Omaha's WOWT and KMTV for her research exploring how the brain responds to noise-induced hearing loss.

With noise-induced hearing loss affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide, Hong’s research highlights the potential impact of Creighton faculty research on the health of communities.

Read the full story to learn more about Hong’s research and the work happening at Creighton to advance hearing health.

KMTV: https://www.3newsnow.com/north-omaha/creighton-university-researchers-study-brains-feedback-system-to-find-new-ways-to-protect-hearing

WOWT: https://www.wowt.com/2026/08/01/creighton-university-receives-grant-study-hearing-loss/

08/21/2026

Sleep disorders affect nearly every area of patient health and outcomes.

Join us for the 22nd Annual Sleep Medicine Update and explore the latest evidence-based approaches to diagnosing and managing sleep disorders. Explore updates to AASM guidelines, emerging sleep apnea therapies, circadian rhythm science and advances in upper airway stimulation therapy.

📅 September 18, 2026
📍 In person or online
🎓 Earn 7.25 CMEs

Advance your expertise and reserve your spot today: https://lifelong.creighton.edu/browse/all-courses/live/hybrid/courses/sleep2026

08/21/2026

Whether you’re looking for a place to focus between classes, grab a coffee, connect with classmates or take a break from the demands of your program, there are plenty of spaces to make your own on the Omaha and Phoenix campuses.

Here are a few places that could become part of your Creighton Medicine experience—and maybe even the backdrop for some great memories along the way. 💙

08/19/2026

What can a can of sardines do for your health? Quite a lot. 🐟

Creighton University physician and nutrition expert Sonal Haerter, MBBS, assistant professor of internal medicine, recently shared her expertise with National Geographic on the nutritional benefits of tinned fish.

From omega-3 fatty acids that support heart health to vitamin D, B12, calcium and taurine, fish like sardines, salmon and mackerel can be a nutrient-dense, affordable and convenient addition to your diet.

Haerter also explains what to look for when choosing tinned fish, how often to eat it and why a food-first approach can be better than relying on supplements.

Read the full National Geographic article to learn more.

Sardines, salmon, mackerel, and other canned fish pack in a ton of essential nutrients—and there are simple ways to add them to your diet.

08/18/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 Lynch Cancer Research Center Symposium.

Join clinicians, researchers and trainees for a full day focused on emerging advances in cancer research and clinical care, with opportunities to connect, learn and collaborate.

The symposium will be held at Creighton University’s Harper Center in Omaha with both in-person and online options. 5 CE hours are available, and registration is free.

View the full program and register: https://lifelong.creighton.edu/browse/all-courses/live/hybrid/courses/2026-lynch

Course 2026 Lynch Cancer Research Center Symposium Oct 29, 2026 - Oct 29, 2026 Enroll Full course description October 29, 2026 In-Person 5.0 CE Hours Location Creighton University Harper Ballroom 602 N 20th St Omaha, NE 68178 or Online This is a hybrid ...

08/14/2026

Phoenix local news recently covered our White Coat Ceremony, where 120 Phoenix-based new medical students received their white coats and took the student oath.

The story also highlights Juan Carlos Maron Hernandez, an Arrupe Global Scholar whose experiences growing up in Mexico shaped his calling to medicine and his desire to improve access to health care.

Read the full story: https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/creighton-university-welcomes-120-new-medical-students-white-coat-ceremony

A medical student is pursuing his dream of global health, after losing his aunt due to a lack of healthcare resources.