John C. Finegan, MD
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John C. Finegan, MD
Date
1983
Description
John C. Finegan, MD, a family physician in central Nebraska, made a career of supporting rural health care. Born in Friend, Nebraska, Dr. Finegan first joined UNMC as a medical student in 1949. Having served in World War II, he resumed active duty with the armed services after his graduation. He was eventually promoted to captain and served as a general medical officer in the United States Air Force. Following his discharge in 1955, he returned to Nebraska and began a solo practice in Bertrand. In 1961, he helped form a group practice in Lexington.
Dr. Finegan witnessed first-hand the shortage of physicians in rural communities. Seeking to fix this problem, he joined UNMC in 1975 as director of the Family Residency Program of the Lincoln Medical Education Foundation and as a professor of family practice. Under Dr. Finegan, residents were exposed to clinical practice in large Lincoln hospitals, as well as two months of rotation in rural communities. This exposure to rural clinical experience increased the likelihood of residents choosing to practice in rural locations.
Dr. Finegan also supported those already practicing in rural areas of Nebraska. He developed and presented workshops for physicians to keep them abreast of the latest developments in their fields.
Dr. Finegan witnessed first-hand the shortage of physicians in rural communities. Seeking to fix this problem, he joined UNMC in 1975 as director of the Family Residency Program of the Lincoln Medical Education Foundation and as a professor of family practice. Under Dr. Finegan, residents were exposed to clinical practice in large Lincoln hospitals, as well as two months of rotation in rural communities. This exposure to rural clinical experience increased the likelihood of residents choosing to practice in rural locations.
Dr. Finegan also supported those already practicing in rural areas of Nebraska. He developed and presented workshops for physicians to keep them abreast of the latest developments in their fields.
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From the McGoogan Health Sciences Library Special Collections and Archives