Program Overview

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine offers a rigorous academic program that prepares students to become skilled and compassionate physicians. The college provides a diverse range of clinical experiences, a supportive environment, and a strong foundation in biomedical science and research.

Admissions

• Admissions Overview: The college offers a comprehensive admissions process that includes an overview of the application process, requirements, and deadlines.
• MD Program: The MD program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine is designed to prepare students for a career in medicine. The program includes a comprehensive curriculum, clinical experiences, and research opportunities.
  • How to Apply: The application process for the MD program includes submitting an application, transcripts, and letters of recommendation.
• Dual-Degree Programs: The college offers several dual-degree programs, including:
  • MD-MBA Program: This program combines the MD degree with a Master of Business Administration degree, providing students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in both medicine and business.
  • MD-MPH Program: This program combines the MD degree with a Master of Public Health degree, providing students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in both medicine and public health.
  • MD-PhD Program: This program combines the MD degree with a Doctor of Philosophy degree, providing students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in both medicine and research.

Education

• Education Overview: The college provides a comprehensive education program that includes a curriculum, graduation requirements, and objectives.
• Curriculum: The curriculum at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the basic sciences, clinical sciences, and health systems sciences.
  • Graduation Requirements: The graduation requirements for the MD program include completing the curriculum, passing the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) series, and meeting other requirements.
  • Objectives: The objectives of the MD program are to prepare students for success in primary care or specialty fields.
• Enrichment: The college offers several enrichment programs, including:
  • Enhanced Medical Education: This program provides students with the opportunity to pursue an in-depth study of an interdisciplinary field of medicine.
  • MD Honor's Thesis Program: This program encourages students to engage in scientific research during medical education and become eligible to graduate with honors.

Research

• Research Overview: The college provides a comprehensive research program that includes internal grants, comparative effectiveness research, and other opportunities.
• Internal Grants: The college offers several internal grants and awards to support research projects.
• Comparative Effectiveness Research: The college has a program in comparative effectiveness research that identifies knowledge gaps in the effectiveness of clinical care and improves research in these areas.
• Great Plains IDeA-CTR: The college is part of the Great Plains IDeA-CTR, a collaborative effort between nine regional institutions that provides training, resources, and funding to regional researchers.
• Research and Development Committee: The college has a Research and Development Committee that handles funding opportunities for faculty and student research.
• Student Opportunities: The college provides several research opportunities for students, including internships, fellowships, and research projects.

Residencies & Fellowships

• Residencies & Fellowships Overview: The college offers several residency and fellowship programs, including graduate medical education programs, house officer resources, and research opportunities.
• Graduate Medical Education Programs: The college offers several graduate medical education programs, including internal medicine, surgery, and other specialties.
• House Officer Resources: The college provides several resources for house officers, including salaries, benefits, and nearby housing.
• House Officer Wellness: The college provides several wellness resources for house officers, including an assistance program and a private wellness lounge.
• Research: The college provides several research opportunities for house officers, including projects in patient safety, quality improvement, healthcare disparities, and education research.
• Salary and Benefits: The college provides several benefits for house officers, including paid vacation and professional leave, health insurance, and meal allowances.

Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasonography Fellowship

• Curriculum: The fellowship program includes a comprehensive curriculum that provides fellows with advanced clinical ultrasound skills and prepares them for clinical ultrasound leadership.
• Application: The application process for the fellowship program includes submitting an application, transcripts, and letters of recommendation.
• Current Fellows: The college provides several resources for current fellows, including a list of current fellows and their research projects.
• Alumni: The college provides several resources for alumni, including a list of alumni and their current positions.
• Faculty: The college has a diverse faculty with expertise in several areas, including ultrasound, toxicology, sports medicine, emergency medical services, education, and critical care.