Meet the Canedy Scholars
Since 2014, the Canedy Scholars have helped address the most pressing healthcare needs in our community. This diverse group is dedicated to giving back through their advice, counsel, and experience filtered through the knowledge gained from the EMBA program at the University of Colorado-Denver.
Mohsin Mirza, MBBS
2025 (expected)
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Creighton University
Jason Dinsmoor, MD, MBA
2024
Hospitalist, Methodist Hospital
Sheritta Strong, MD, MBA
2023
Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Nebraska Medical Center; Assistant Vice-Chancellor for Campus Engagement, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Dan Connealy, MD, MBA
2022
Maternal Fetal Medicine; Methodist Perinatal Associates – Partner; Methodist Women’s Hospital
David Thompson, MD, MBA
2021
Primary Care Physician at Think Whole Person Healthcare
Courtney Hellman, MD, MBA
2020
Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Howard Liu, MD, MBA
2019
Chair, Department of Psychiatry, University of Nebraska Medical Center; Professor with Tenure, Department of Psychiatry, University of Nebraska Medical Center
David Ingvoldstad, MD, MBA
2018
President, Board of Directors, Nebraska Medical Association; Ophthalmologist, Midwest Eye Care; Clinical Instructor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Lindsay Gage, MD, MBA
2017
Assistant Professor, Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Medicine
Cori McBride, MD, MBA
2016
Vice Chair, Surgical Informatics; Professor of Surgery; Director of Bariatric Services; Co-Director of MIS Education, MIS Fellowship; Physician Champion for Medical Informatics; University of Nebraska Medical Center
Bill Lydiatt, MD, MBA
2015
Head and Neck Surgeon, Nebraska Methodist Hospital; President, American Head and Neck Society; Chair, Head and Neck Core, American Joint Committee on Cancer; Editorial Board member, American Joint Committee on Cancer; Former Chief Medical Officer, Nebraska Methodist Hospital (2019-2021)
Julie Fedderson, MD, MBA
2014
Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Community and State Nebraska