Creighton University School of Medicine

03/16/2026

A groundbreaking heart procedure is giving an Omaha patient a new lease on life. ❤️

Creighton cardiac surgeons Ali Khiabani, MD, and Robert Gallegos, MD, performed the first-in-the-nation laser-cut sutureless aortic valve replacement using the Perceval Plus Lancelot valve at CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy.

The innovative technology helped treat a patient facing severe aortic stenosis and coronary artery disease while preserving options for future minimally invasive care.

📺 Watch the story from KETV:
https://www.ketv.com/article/omaha-man-receives-pioneering-heart-valve-surgery/70495263

An Omaha man underwent a pioneering heart valve replacement surgery using new laser-cut technology, offering him a renewed chance at an active life.

03/16/2026

For M4 Caroline Lewis, medicine is rooted in connection.

Originally from McLean, Virginia, Caroline studied chemical engineering at the University of Notre Dame before realizing she wanted to work directly with patients navigating complex and uncertain moments. A year of service at a medical respite center in Washington, D.C., became a turning point.

“That year showed me the value of community and belonging in disease management and healing,” she says. “It is a privilege to be part of a patient’s team.”

At Creighton School of Medicine, she found a community united in cura personalis and a shared commitment to forming physicians for and with others. As a community service chair, Caroline has helped connect classmates with volunteer opportunities throughout Omaha, reminding them of the purpose that first drew them to medicine.

She plans to pursue internal medicine, particularly primary care and geriatrics, and continue practicing in Nebraska, serving patients through long-term relationships grounded in trust and compassion.

Students like Caroline embody the spirit of service at the heart of Creighton medical education. 💙

Read more about Caroline’s story and the significance of Match Day: https://www.creighton.edu/news/rooted-service-creighton-medical-students-prepare-match-day

03/14/2026

The most impactful work demands more than talent. It requires perseverance and commitment. Bluejays bring both. 🩺🏀

03/13/2026

Match Day is almost here! ✨

Our students are preparing for one of the most unforgettable moments of their journey. Years of study, clinical training and service all lead to this day.

Match Day is a celebration of who they have become. Creighton physicians are formed to deliver exceptional clinical care with empathy, cultural understanding and a deep commitment to serving others. Guided by our Jesuit, Catholic mission, they are ready to care for patients and communities across the country.

Residency programs know the difference. Creighton graduates are in demand because they lead with both skill and heart.

The future of medicine is bright and it looks like Creighton. 💙

03/12/2026

When regulations shift overnight, healthcare professionals are often the ones expected to interpret what’s next. Equip yourself with the legal fluency to lead in today’s regulated, rapidly evolving environments with Creighton’s Health Law Certificate. Through refreshed, noncredit online courses, you’ll explore today’s most in-demand topics including HIPAA, AI ethics, public health policy, digital privacy and fraud compliance.

The certificate is 100% online, self-paced and designed for busy professionals seeking relevant, practical skills.

See what is possible at https://lifelong.creighton.edu/browse/healthcare-and-wellness/programs/health-law-cert.

03/11/2026

Healthcare innovation works best when it starts with people.

Creighton University’s Leading Change through Human-Centered Design course helps clinicians and healthcare professionals rethink how problems are solved. Instead of jumping directly to solutions, the process begins with listening, observation and collaboration.

Participants apply this framework to a real challenge from their own workplaces, gaining tools they can continue using long after the course ends.

Scott Shipman, MD, MPH, who leads the course, emphasizes that engaging diverse stakeholders early in the process often reveals insights that transform how problems are understood.

Learn more about how human-centered design is shaping the future of healthcare innovation.

Leading Change through Human-Centered Design blends theory and practical application so students can effectively serve their communities.

03/07/2026

🌎 How do future physicians become effective advocates for their patients and communities?

That question was at the heart of this year’s Global Health Conference Midwest, hosted by students in Creighton University School of Medicine.

Centered on the theme “Access and Advocacy in Our Changing Global Health Landscape,” the conference brought together students, healthcare professionals and community partners for meaningful conversations about global health challenges and the systems that shape them.

Through interdisciplinary dialogue, research presentations and engagement with community organizations, participants explored how progress in global health requires collaboration across disciplines and sectors — not medicine alone.

For the student leaders who directed the conference—Oliver Dilger, M2, Hannah Young, M2, Ryan Best, M2, Martha Koenig, M3—the experience reinforced that advocacy is a core responsibility of healthcare professionals and deepened their commitment to pursuing justice and health equity throughout their careers as physicians.

Thank you to everyone who helped create space for thoughtful dialogue and learning. These conversations are shaping the next generation of physician advocates.

03/04/2026

What does it mean to respond to mental health disparities with both competence and compassion?

The Addressing Health Disparities Seminar invites faculty, students, health professionals and community members to engage deeply with the social determinants of health framework and apply it to real-world challenges in mental health.

The seminar features a skill-building session, a resource expo and a keynote address by Sheritta Strong, MD, MBA, DFAPA, associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

📆March 21
💻In person or online
💡5.5 CE hours

Join us in advancing health equity through thoughtful dialogue and action.

Reserve your place today. 🔗

Course Addressing Health Disparities Seminar 2026 Mar 21, 2026 - Mar 21, 2026 5.5 CEUs Enroll Full course description March 21, 2026 In-Person 5.5 CE Hours Location Creighton University Hixson-Lied Science Building, Room G04 2555 Burt St, Omaha, NE 6817...

03/04/2026

In the news!
📰 Creighton launches orthopedic surgery residency at new west Omaha center.

Creighton's new orthopedic surgery residency program will launch this summer alongside the new CHI Health Orthopedic Center at Lakeside Hospital.

02/28/2026

Happy Resident Appreciation Week to our amazing residents across Omaha and Phoenix and at our rural sites! 💙 🎉 Your work contributes to better health outcomes, leading to healthier communities and a brighter future for our world. Thank you for everything you!

02/27/2026

A major step forward for the future of orthopaedic care in Nebraska! Creighton University School of Medicine’s new Orthopaedic Surgery Residency will begin in 2026, training the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons and expanding access to specialized care statewide.

Full story ➡️ https://www.creighton.edu/news/creighton-university-school-medicine-launches-orthopaedic-surgery-residency

02/26/2026

We’re proud to partner with CHI Health to prepare the next generation of physicians through our rural track residency programs.

Residents train at our Level I Trauma Center, CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, where they gain high-acuity, hands-on experience before bringing that expertise to rural Nebraska communities.

This program reflects our commitment to improving access to care across the region—ensuring patients, no matter their ZIP code, receive exceptional, compassionate medicine.