Inside Nebraska’s First Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship

In this season 28 episode 36 of Consider This, host Cathy Wyatt sits down with Dr. Kimberly Clawson, inaugural director of the forensic psychiatry fellowship at UNMC, and Don Kelly, Sarpy County Commissioner, to discuss Nebraska’s first-ever forensic psychiatry fellowship. This groundbreaking collaboration between Sarpy County and the University of Nebraska Medical Center aims to transform mental health care within the criminal justice system. Together, they explore how the fellowship will train future forensic psychiatrists, improve inmate care, and address the growing need for mental health services in correctional settings. Learn how this initiative could serve as a model for reform across Nebraska and beyond. -- The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) television studio is dedicated to producing high-quality and engaging content for students and faculty, local, and statewide audiences. We aim to establish ourselves as a leading provider of educational and informative content that reflects the diverse interests and perspectives of our community. Our business model is based on a combination of underwriting, sponsorships, donations, and partnerships with local, regional, and non-profit businesses.