Special Professor Board Certifications: Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases Areas of Interest: Travel medicine, infection prevention, and clinical epidemiology Fellowship: University of Minnesota Residency: University of Michigan Medical School: Harvard Medical School
Research Focus
Clinical epidemiology, especially infection prevention
Bittner MJ. Moderator and panelist, Volunteerism opportunities for late-career physicians (course code PN39). Internal Medicine Meeting, American College of Physicians, April 30, 2022, Chicago, Illinois 2023
Velagapudi M, Witherspoon K, Quimby D, Bittner MJ. Meeting the milestones meaningfully: Implementation of specialty specific language, rotation by rotation, in evaluations to better evaluate learners and reduce evaluator burden. Poster 11, Academic Internal Medicine Week 2023, April 3, 2023, Austin, Texas 2023
Bittner MJ. SARS-CoV-2 transmission: From droplet to airborne as a model of paradigm shift. Environmental, Agricultural, and Occupational Health Seminar, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, March 29, 2023, Omaha, Nebraska 2023
Bittner MJ. Travel medicine 2023. Student Alliance for Global Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, February 23, 2023, Omaha, Nebraska 2023
Bittner MJ. Adult immunizations: An update. Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, Mercy Hospital St. Louis, September 28, 2022, St. Louis, Missouri 2022
Creech ZA, Truong GTD, Bittner MJ. Racial and ethnic differences in zoster vaccine uptake: A cross-sectional study in a Veterans Health Administration primary care clinic. Presentation at 21st New England Science Symposium, April 30, 2022, Virtual Meeting 2022
Creech ZA, Truong GTD, Bittner MJ. Racial and ethnic differences in zoster vaccine uptake: A cross-sectional study in a Veterans Health Administration primary care clinic. Presentation in Student Competition, Annual Meeting of Nebraska Chapter, American College of Physicians, October 7, 2021, Virtual Meeting 2021
Azeem A, Newquist IL, Royal LL, Hemrick KS, Creech ZA, Patel SA, Rajan AK, Truong GD, Ahmad F, Bittner MJ. Outbreak of central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) amid the COVID-19 pandemic associated with changes in central line dressing care accompanying changes in nursing education, nursing documentation, and dressing supply kits. Poster 774, Poster Session: HAI: Device-Associated (CLABSI, CAUTI, VAP); N4. Health Care-Associated Infections: Device-Associated (CLABSI, CAUTI, VAP). ID Week 2021, September 29-October 3, 2021, Virtual Meeting 2021
Foral PA, Horne J, Gorby G, Bittner M. An evaluation of a sustained antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) and antimicrobial stewardship education to medical and pharmacy trainees at a VA Medical Center. Poster Presentation, Annual Meeting of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, New York, NY. 2019
Foral PA, Bernier T, Horne J, Gorby G, Bittner M. Evaluation of management of purulent and nonpurulent skin and soft tissue infections at a VA Medical Center: An opportunity for antimicrobial stewardship. Poster Presentation, Annual Meeting of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, New York, NY. 2019
Eskandar AM, Bittner MJ. Improving use of multiplex nucleic acid amplification testing of stool specimens for gastrointestinal pathogens by reducing testing of formed stools. Poster Presentation, Nebraska Chapter American College of Physicians, Omaha, NE. 2019
Bonus TW, Woessner NE, Petzar MB, Bittner M, Horne JM. Increased zoster vaccine coverage in a veteran population. Poster Presentation, National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, 2018 Clinical Vaccinology Course, Bethesda, Maryland. 2018
Bittner, M. Influenza: Nothing to Sneeze at. American Osteopathic Association/American Osteopathic Society of Rheumatic Diseases, 123rd Annual Medical Conference and Exposition, San Diego, California 2018
Bittner, M. Influenza vaccine for the elderly. Osteopathic Primary Care Roundtable on Immunization Practices American Osteopathic Association/American College of Osteopathic Family, 123rd Annual Medical Conference and Exposition, San Diego, California 2018
Bittner, M. Latest on adult flu vaccine. Panel on current update on vaccines and immunology, American Osteopathic Association/American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, 123rd Annual Medical Conference and Exposition, San Diego, California 2018
Documentation and coding, Creighton Department of Medicine Grand Rounds. 2018
Tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, and miscellaneous topics. Practical issues in zoonoses. American College of Physicians Internal Medicine Board Review Course, May 18, 2018, Schaumburg, Illinois 2018
Influenza vaccines for the elderly. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur. Olathe, KS (5/10/18). Springfield, MO (8/14/18). Webinar broadcast from Bridgewater, NJ (8/29/18). 2018
Woessner NE, Petzar MB, Bittner M, Horne JM. Increased Zoster Vaccine Coverage in a Veteran Population. Poster Presentation, 15th Annual Infectious Diseases Fellows Forum, Mayo Clinic, April 20-21, 2018, Rochester, MN 2018
Vaccine hesitancy. Talk sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur. Austin, TX 2018
Health advice for international travel. Student Alliance for Global Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, February 21, 2018, Omaha, Nebraska 2018
Influenza vaccine for the elderly. Osteopathic Primary Care Roundtable on Immunization Practices, American Osteopathic Association/American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians 122nd Annual Medical Conference and Exposition. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2017
Hospital-acquired infections. Creighton internal medicine core curriculum, Omaha, Nebraska. 2017
Documentation and coding. Creighton internal medicine grand rounds, Omaha, Nebraska. 2017
Tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, and miscellaneous topics. Practical issues in zoonoses. American College of Physicians Internal Medicine Board Review Course, Schaumburg, Illinois. 2017
High-dose influenza vaccine. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur in 2017. Scottsdale, AZ (2/28). Costa Mesa, CA (3/29). Anaheim, CA (5/13) 2017
Ito A, Bittner MJ. Quality of HIV Care in Rural and Urban Veterans Seen Via Telehealth. Poster P-17, 48th Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum. Omaha, Nebraska 2017
Health advice for international travel. Student Alliance for Global Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska. 2017
Removing the nonsense: Electronic physician documentation (with Justin Birge MD). American College of Physicians, Nebraska Chapter Scientific Meeting, Omaha, Nebraska 2016
Vaccine pearls (with Stan Grogg DO). American Osteopathic Association/American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians 121st Annual Medical Conference and Exposition, Anaheim, California. 2016
Influenza vaccine for the elderly. Osteopathic Primary Care Roundtable on Immunization Practices, American Osteopathic Association/American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians 121st Annual Medical Conference and Exposition, Anaheim, California. 2016
High-dose influenza vaccine. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Atlanta, GA 2016
Tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, and miscellaneous topics. Practical issues in zoonoses. American College of Physicians Internal Medicine Board Review Course, Schaumburg, Illinois. 2016
High-dose influenza vaccine. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Omaha, NE. 2016
High-dose influenza vaccine. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Walnut Creek, CA. 2016
High-dose influenza vaccine. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Modesto, CA. 2016
Health advice for international travel. Student Alliance for Global Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 2016
Adult immunization. Continuing medical education program sponsored by the France Foundation and accredited by the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Big Mountain Medical Conference, Maine Osteopathic Association, Portland, Maine. 2016
Adult immunization. Continuing medical education program sponsored by the France Foundation and accredited by the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Big Mountain Medical Conference, Montana Academy of Family Practice, Whitefish, Montana. 2016
Documentation and coding. Creighton endocrinology conference, Omaha, Nebraska. 2015
Foral P, Anthone J, Horne J, Dobronski L, Syed J, Destache C, Vivekanandan R, Preheim L, Gorby G, Bittner M. Incorporating interprofessional practice education and motivational interviewing techniques in antimicrobial stewardship programs at two academic medical centers. Poster 428, ID Week, San Diego, California. 2015
High-dose influenza vaccine. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, San Diego, CA. 2015
High-dose influenza vaccine. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Webinar. 2015
High-dose influenza vaccine. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Webinar. 2015
High-dose influenza vaccine. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Webinar. 2015
High-dose influenza vaccine. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Webinar. 2015
Bittner M, Grogg S. Preparing for the influenza season. Webinar sponsored by American Osteopathic Association, . http://www.osteopathic.org/inside-aoa/development/practice-mgt/webinars/Pages/preparing-for-the-influenza-season.aspx. 2015
High-dose influenza vaccine. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Oico Rivera, CA. 2015
High-dose influenza vaccine. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Costa Mesa, CA. 2015
High-dose influenza vaccine. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Los Angeles, CA. 2015
Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Creighton Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, Omaha, Nebraska 2015
High-dose influenza vaccine. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, webinar at Asheville, NC. 2015
Boos E, Bittner M, Kramer MR. Predictors of "no shows" at Omaha Veterans Administration primary care clinics. Poster Session 2, Society of Epidemiologic Research 48th Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado 2015
Tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, and miscellaneous topics. Practical issues in zoonoses. American College of Physicians Internal Medicine Board Review Course, Schaumburg, Illinois 2015
Documentation and coding. Creighton Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, Omaha, Nebraska. 2015
Dobronski LA, Foral P, Hemrick KS, Bittner MJ. Adherence to Clostridium difficile treatment guidelines improved after intensification of an antimicrobial stewardship program with trends toward shorter length of stay and lower mortality at a Veterans Affairs health care system. Poster, Society for Health Care Epidemiology of America, Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida 2015
High-dose influenza vaccine. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Anaheim, CA. 2015
High-dose influenza vaccine. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Long Beach, CA. 2015
High-dose influenza vaccine. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Rancho Cucamonga, CA. 2015
High-dose influenza vaccine. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Oklahoma City, OK. 2015
Temperate medicine in tropical medicine. Global Health Conference Midwest, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska 2015
Health advice for international travel. Student Alliance for Global Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 2015
Boehme J, Stading J, Schneider A, Bittner M, Qi Y. Sero-negative immunization titers for measles-mumps-rubella and hepatitis B in healthcare personnel, and evaluation of subsequent vaccine re-administration. Poster 1-014, 49th American Society of Health System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition, Anaheim, California. 2014
Foral P, Jamieson E, Bittner M, Gorby G, Horowitz E, Ali K , Neeman K, Vivekanandan R., et al. Provider acceptance and impact of a consultative, non-coercive antimicrobial stewardship program at Veterans Affairs Medical center. (Abstract accepted to be presented at 2014 Annual Meeting of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy) 2014
Documentation and coding. Creighton Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, Omaha, Nebraska 2014
Tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, and miscellaneous topics. Practical issues in zoonoses. American College of Physicians Internal Medicine Board Review Course, Schaumburg, Illinois 2014
High-dose influenza vaccine. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Kansas City Infectious Diseases Society, Kansas City, MO. 2013
High-dose influenza vaccine. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, National Gerontological Nursing Association, Clearwater Beach , FL. 2013
Anthone J, Vivekanandan R, Mindru C, Ali K, Ali M, Horowitz E, Bittner M, Gorby G, Destache C, Preheim L. Impact of an antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) on antimicrobial usage and incidence of Clostridium difficile Infections (CDI) at a teaching hospital. Poster presentation 1016, ID Week 2013, San Francisco, California 2013
Documenting and coding. Creighton endocrine conference, Omaha, Nebraska 2013
Endocarditis. Creighton Internal Medicine Grand Rounds panelist, Omaha, Nebraska 2013
High-dose influenza vaccine. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Walnut Creek, CA. 2013
High-dose influenza vaccine. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Palo Alto, CA 2013
Health care reform. Physician panelist, Platte Institute program at University of Nebraska-Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska 2013
Tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, and miscellaneous topics. Practical issues in zoonoses. American College of Physicians Internal Medicine Board Review Course, Schaumburg, Illinois 2013
HIV/AIDS. Creighton Internal Medicine Board Review, Omaha, Nebraska 2013
High-dose influenza vaccine. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Champaign, Il 2013
High-dose influenza vaccine. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur,Springfield IL 2013
USMLE Part 1 infectious diseases board review. Creighton second-year medical student board review series, Omaha, Nebraska 2013
Health advice for international travel. Creighton Infectious Diseases Symposium, Omaha, Nebraska 2013
Health advice for international travel. Creighton Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, Omaha, Nebraska 2013
High-dose influenza vaccine. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Omha, NE 2013
Health advice for international travel. Grand rounds, Good Samaritan Hospital, Kearney, Nebraska 2013
Influenza 2013 and beyond. Creighton pulmonary grand rounds, Omaha, Nebraska 2013
High-dose and intradermal influenza vaccines. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Memphis, TN. 2012
High-dose and intradermal influenza vaccines. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Lakeland, FL. 2012
High-dose and intradermal influenza vaccines. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Orlando, FL. 2012
High-dose and intradermal influenza vaccines. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Jacksonville, FL 2012
High-dose and intradermal influenza vaccines. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur , Denver, CO. 2012
Influenza 2012 and beyond. Clarkson Family Practice Residency, Omaha, Nebraska 2012
High-dose and intradermal influenza vaccines. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Springfield, MO. 2012
Kumari R, Ali MA, Kumar S, Bittner MJ. Save my infected catheter: A patient's plea—can we agree? Poster Presentation, Annual Meeting of the Nebraska Chapter, American College of Physicians, Nebraska City, Nebraska 2012
Kumari R, Kumar S, Ali MA, Bittner MJ. Fever and bicytopenia: The missing link. Poster Presentation, Annual Meeting of the Nebraska Chapter, American College of Physicians, Nebraska City, Nebraska 2012
Documentation and coding. Creighton Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, Omaha, Nebraska 2012
High-dose and intradermal influenza vaccines. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Webcast. 2012
High-dose and intradermal influenza vaccines. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Des Moines, IA. 2012
High-dose and intradermal influenza vaccines. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Webcast. 2012
High-dose and intradermal influenza vaccines. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Dallas, TX. 2012
High-dose and intradermal influenza vaccines. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Houston, TX. 2012
HIV/AIDS. Creighton Internal Medicine board review, Omaha, Nebraska 2012
High-dose and intradermal influenza vaccines. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Nashville, TN. 2012
Tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, and miscellaneous topics. Practical issues in zoonoses. American College of Physicians Internal Medicine Board Review Course, Schaumburg, Illinois 2012
High-dose and intradermal influenza vaccines. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Independence, OH. 2012
High-dose and intradermal influenza vaccines. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Cincinnati, OH. 2012
Influenza in the elderly. Dayton VA Medical Center infectious diseases conference, Dayton, Ohio 2012
High-dose and intradermal influenza vaccines. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Columbus, OH. 2012
High-dose and intradermal influenza vaccines. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Centennial, CO. 2012
High-dose and intradermal influenza vaccines. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Boulder, CO. 2012
High-dose and intradermal influenza vaccines. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Denver, CO. 2012
Influenza in the elderly. University of Colorado Infectious Diseases Grand Rounds, Aurora, Colorado 2012
High-dose and intradermal influenza vaccines. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Longmont, CO. 2012
2012 Adult immunization update. Creighton Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, Omaha, Nebraska 2012
High-dose and intradermal influenza vaccines. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Telerounds. 2012
High-dose and intradermal influenza vaccines. Talks sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, Telerounds. 2012
Tuberculosis. Ambulatory care curriculum, Creighton Internal Medicine Residents, Omaha NE. 2012
"Adult Immunization." Immunize Nebraska Fourth Annual Immunization Conference, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Omaha, NE 2007
Wound care updatemanaging infections. Dinner program sponsored by Pfizer, Omaha, Nebraska 2007
Wound care updatemanaging infections. Dinner program sponsored by Pfizer, Omaha, Nebraska 2007
Health advice for international travel. Midwest Global Health Conference, sponsored by University of Nebraska Medical Center International Studies and Programs, Omaha, Nebraska 2006
Lean-value stream and flow. Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 Effective Coaching for Improvement Conference, October 24, 2006, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 2006
Cause and effect diagrams and Pareto charts. Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 Effective Coaching for Improvement Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 2006
"Modern day management of MRSA infections." Spezia, Omaha, NE. 2006
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus More patients, more treatments. Dinner program sponsored by Pfizer. Omaha, Nebraska 2006
Hand hygiene. Research Conference, Department of Internal Medicine, Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 2006
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus More patients, more treatments. Dinner program sponsored by Pfizer. Rapid City, South Dakota 2006
Update in Antibiotic Resistance. 2005 Nebraska Chapter Scientific Meeting, American College of Physicians, Scott Conference Center, Omaha, NE. 2005
Travel Immunizations. Immunize Nebraska - Second Annual Immunization Conference, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Omaha, NE. 2005
Valacyclovir and prevention of herpes transmission. Omaha, NE 2005
MSA and linezolid. Miller, SD 2005
MSA and linezolid. Rapid City, SD 2005
MRSA and linezolid. Pierre, SD 2005
Update in HIV Therapy. Clinical Update in Internal Medicine, Creighton Universtiy School of Medicine, Department of Medicine. May 6-7, 2005, Omaha, Nebraska 2005
Aids Rx update. CU Internal Medicine Update. Omaha, NE 2005
MRSA and linezolid. Lincoln, NE 2005
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: more patients, more treatments. General Rounds, Avera St. Luke's Hospital, Aberdeen, SD 2005
MRSA and linezolid. Aberdeen, SD 2005
TB lecture. UNMC Physician Assistant students, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 2005
MRSA and linezolid. VVA Medical Center, Lincoln, NE 2005
Patient safety. APIC, Immanuel Hospital, Centennial Room, Omaha, NE. 2004
Influenza vaccine shortage. Creighton Center for Health Policy and Ethics, Creighton University, Omaha, NE 2004
Valacyclovir and prevention of herpes transmission. Omaha, NE 2004
MRSA and linezolid. Slayton, MN 2004
Voriconazole. Omaha, NE 2004
Health advice for the international travel. Nebraska Academy of Family Physicians, Lied Lodge, Nebraska City, NE 2004
MRSA and linezolid. Huron Clinic, Huron, SD 2004
Telithromycin. Omaha, NE 2004
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: more patients, more treatments. Faith Regional Health Services, Norfolk, NE 2004
Telithromycin. Omaha, NE 2004
Telithromycin roundtable. Omaha, NE 2004
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Continuing education presentatoins for pharmacy in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Watertown, South Dakota, and Ortonville, Minnesota. September 16-17, 2004 2004
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: more patients, more treatments. Watertown, SD 2004
MRSA and linezolid. Ortonville, MN 2004
MRSA and linezolid. Aberdeen, SD. 2004
MRSA and linezolid. Nebraska Veteran's Home, Omaha, NE 2004
Valacyclovir and herpes transmission. Omaha, NE 2004
Overview of parasitology. Seminar for International Track, Family Practice Residency, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend, Indiana. 2004
Managing quality data from archaeology to Zen. Taught with Carol A. Keller. Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Education System and Office of Quality and Performance course. July 7-8, 2004, Las Vegas, Nevada. 2004
Managing quality data from archaeology to Zen. Taught with Carol A. Keller. Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Education System and VA Midwest Healthcare Network (Veterans Integrated Service Network 23)course. June 30-July 1, 2004, Des Moines, Iowa 2004
Managing quality data from archaeology to Zen; taught with Carol A. Keller. Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Education System and Office of Quality and Performance course, Atlanta, Georgia 2004
Managing quality data from archaeology to Zen; taught with Carol A. Keller. Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Education System and Office of Quality and Performance course, Fairfax, Virginia. 2004
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Talks sponsored by Pfizer and Grand Rounds, Scottsbluff, Nebraska. 2004
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Talks sponsored by Pfizer and Grand Rounds, Rapid City, South Dakota. 2004
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: More patients, more treatments. Continuing medical education programs, North Platte and Ogallala, Nebraska. 2004
Quinolone trends. Presentation to medical staff of St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, Missouri 2003
Herpes virus infections. Continuing Medical Education Program, McCook Community Hospital, McCook, Nebraska 2003
Smallpox vaccination: QI project or scholarly opportunity? Work in progress seminar, core faculty meeting, Center for Practice Improvement and Outcomes Research, Creighton University, Omaha, NE 2003
Infectious Diseases Update 2003. Grand Rounds, Department of Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE 2003
Bioterrorism. Creighton American Medical Student Association, Omaha, NE 2003
Smallpox vaccination: QI project or scholarly opportunity? Work in progress seminiar, core faculty meeting, Center for Practice Improvement and Outcomes Research, Creighton Univeristy, Omaha, NE 2003
Infectious Diseases Update 2003. Dinner meeting at Annual Meeting of the Nebraska Academy of Family Practice, Omaha, NE 2003
Sepsis. Infection and Immunity Club, Mayo Clinic. Rochester, MN 2003
Health Advice for international travel. Student Alliance for Global Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center. 2003
Smallpox: Scientific background, practical steps. Research Seminar, VA Medical Center 2003
Cases in infectious diseases. Moderated discussion sponsored by Bayer, December 10, 2002, North Platte, Nebraska 2002
Health advice for international travel. Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, St. John Mercy Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri 2002
Antimicrobial agent monitoring program evaluation. Work in progress seminar, core faculty meeting, Center for Practice Improvement and Outcomes Research, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska 2002
Health advice for international travel. Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, Illinois 2002
Sepsis. VA Black Hills Healthcare System, Ft. Meade, South Dakota 2002
Decisions in managing community-acquired pneumonia. Meeting of primary care practitioners sponsored by Pfizer, Omaha, Nebraska 2002
Cases in infectious diseases. Moderated discussion sponsored by Bayer, Omaha, Nebraska 2002
Tuberculosis. 2002 Educational Conference, Nebraska Hospital Association/Association of Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Lincoln, Nebraska 2002
Gram-positive infections. South Dakota Infection Control Council, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 2002
Health advice for international travel. Grand Rounds, Department of Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska 2002
Bioterrorism. Midwest Board Review Course, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine, Schaumburg, Illinois 2002
STD and AIDS overview. Midwest Board Review Course, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine, Schaumburg, Illinois 2002
Practical issues in zoonoses. Midwest Board Review Course, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine, Schaumburg, Illinois 2002
Tuberculosis and variants. Midwest Board Review Course, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine, Schaumburg, Illinois 2002
Bacterial infections. Midwest Board Review Course, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine, Schaumburg, Illinois 2002
Fungal Infections. Midwest Baord Review Course, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine, Schaumburg, Illinois 2002
HIV. Allergy Fellows Conference, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE 2002
Community-acquired pneumonia: Diagnosis and management. Saint Francis Medical Center. Grand Island, NE. 2002
Health advice for international travel. Student Alliance for Global Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center. Omaha, NE. 2002
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine, physician assistant program, juniors. 2002
Sepsis. St. Luke's Regional Medical Center. 2002
Sepsis. Hall County Medical Society. South Sioux City, Iowa. 2002
Sepsis. Medical Grand Rounds, Mercy Medical Center North Iowa. Mason City, Iowa. 2001
From Archaeology to Zen Enlightenment. Second Annual Quality and Safety Conference: "Building Bridges for Tomorrow." Central Plains Network University, Des Moines, Iowa, November 26-27, 2001 2001
Sepsis. Meeting of internists and surgeons sponsored by Lilly Lecture Bureau. Omaha, NE. 2001
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine, second-year infectious diseases. 2001
Influenza. Creighton Healthwise, KIOS radio. Omaha, NE. 2001
Influenza: A deadly common virus. Pulmonary Rehabilitation Support Group. Omaha VA Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 2001
STD and AIDS overview. Fungal infections. Midwest Board Review Course, ACP-ASIM, Schaumburg, IL. 2001
Sepsis. Medical Staff Grand Rounds, Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa. 2001
Bioterrorism. Creighton Healthwise, KIOS radio 2001
HIV and tuberculosis: From John Keats to David Letterman. Update for HIV Care Providers and Educators, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 2001
Physician on vacation, Harvard Medical School 25th Reunion Class Symposium, Boston, Massachusetts. 2001
Bioterrorism. KETV Channel 7, 10 pm news broadcast, September 25 and 6 am news broadcast, September 26, 2001 2001
West Nile Encephalitis. KMTV channel 3, 6 pm broadcast, July 19, 2001 2001
Live interview on Lyme disease, pediatric immunizations. The Wellness Connection, 7-7:15 pm, Cox Cable Television Channel 4, live broadcast 2001
Hand disinfection interventions to protect patients. Work in Progress Seminar, Core Faculty Meeting, Center for Practice Improvement and OUtcomes Research, Creighton University, Omaha, NE 2001
The physician on vacation. Harvard Medical School 25th Reunion Class Symposium, Boston, MA 2001
STD and AIDS overview. Fungal infections. Midwest Board Review Course, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine, Schaumburg, IL 2001
Current issues in hand washing. Meeting of Association of Professionals of Infection Control, Greater Omaha Chapter, Omaha, NE 2001
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine, physician assistant program, juniors 2001
Univeristy of Nebraska Medical Center Colege of Medicine, second-year infectious diseases 2001
Hand hygiene improvement. Work in progress seminar, core faculty meeting, Center for Practice Improvement and Outcomes Research, Creighton University, Omaha, NE 2001
The parts of the elephant: regulations in medical recrod privacy. Kissel J, Bittner M, Purtilo R, Wilson D. Creighton University Grand Rounds, Omaha, NE 2001
Health advice for international travel. Student Alliance for Global Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 2001
Health advice for international travel. Workshop on Cross-Cultural Issues Encountered During International Health Electives, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, 2000
Current issues in hand washing. 20th Annual Educational Conference, Nebraska Infection Control Network, Omaha, Nebraska, 2000
Health advice for international travel. NHS Fall Medical Lecture Series, Nebraska Health System, Omaha, Nebraska, November 5, 1999 1999
The effect of house officer work time allocation on patient satisfaction. Core faculty meeting, Center for Practice Improvement and Outcomes Research, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, October 27, 1999. 1999
Highlights of 39th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Infectious Diseases Journal Club, Omaha, Nebraska, October 26,1999 1999
Departing house officers. After dinner speech. House officers banquet, Department of Internal Medicine, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, May 19, 1999. 1999
Community-acquired pneumonia: Diagnosis and management. University of Nebraska Medical Center Internal Medicine House Officers, VA Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, May 5, 1999. 1999
12. STD and AIDS overview. Fungal infections. Midwest Board Review Course, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine, Schaumburg, Illinois, May 20, 1999. 1999
The effect of house officer workload on patient satisfaction and length of stay. Core faculty meeting, Center for Practice Improvement and Outcomes Research, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, April 28, 1999 1999
The effect of house officer workload on patient satisfaction and length of stay. Core faculty meeting, Center for Practice Improvement and Outcomes Research, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, April 28, 1999. 1999
Community-acquired pneumonia: Diagnosis and management. Panel discussion on controversies in pneumonia, Grand Rounds, Department of Internal Medicine, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, March 31, 1999. 1999
Community-acquired pneumonia: Diagnosis and management. Panel discussion on controversies in pneumonia, Grand Rounds, Department of Internal Medicine, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, March 31, 1999. 1999
Community-acquired pneumonia: Diagnosis and management. Panel discussion on controversies in pneumonia, Grand Rounds, Department of Internal Medicine, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, March 31, 1999. 1999
7. Update on tuberculosis, 21st Annual Infectious Diseases Conference, Orlando Regional Healthcare System, Orlando, Florida, March 27, 1999. 1999
Health advice for the international traveler, Continuing Medical Education Conference, St. Francis Medical Center, Grand Island, Nebraska, March 23, 1999. 1999
Neurocysticercosis, Clinical Case Conference, Department of Internal Medicine, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, March 17, 1999 1999
3. Community-acquired pneumonia: Diagnosis and management. 1999 Pneumonia Update, HealthPartners, Hotel Sofitel, Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 13, 1999. 1999
The new tuberculosis. Keynote Address, Collaborative Case Conference, Central Florida Tuberculosis Coalition, Florida Hospital, Orlando, Florida, January 29, 1999 1999
Trends in quinolones and trovafloxacin, Primary Care Medicine Grand Rounds, Orlando Regional Healthcare System, Orlando, Florida, January 28, 1999 1999
Distinguished Research Career Award Distinguished Research Career Award, Creighton University School of Medicine, 2020 Creighton University School of Medicine
Walter J. O'Donahue Award Walter J. O'Donahue Award, Nebraska Chapter, American College of Physicians, 2020 Nebraska Chapter, American College of Physicians
Distinguished Service to Medicine Award Metro Omaha Medical Society
Laureate Award Nebraska Chapter of American College of Physicians
Volunteerism and Community Service Award Nebraska Chapter of American College of Physicians
Best Doctors in America
Five Time Golden Apple Nominee Selected Spring 2012. Creighton University School of Medicine Second-Year