Program Overview

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College of Medicine

The University of Nebraska Medical Center's College of Medicine offers a rigorous academic program, diverse clinical experiences, and a supportive environment to put students on the path to becoming skilled, compassionate physicians.

Admissions

Admissions Overview

The College of Medicine prepares medical degree students to meet the needs of patients through clinical practice, biomedical science, and research, problem-solving, and compassion.

MD Program

The MD program at the College of Medicine is designed to produce physicians whose foundation in basic, clinical, and health systems sciences prepares them to promote health and reduce patient suffering.

Dual-Degree Programs

The College of Medicine offers several dual-degree programs, including:

• MD-MBA Program: A combined MD-MBA degree that equips students with the tools needed to become highly skilled in both management and medicine.
• MD-MPH Program: A combined MD-MPH degree that allows students to pursue their passion for public health and medicine.
• MD-PhD Program: A dual MD-PhD degree for students who have a passion for caring for patients and for research.

Education

Education Overview

The College of Medicine's curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in primary care or specialty fields.

Curriculum

The curriculum produces physicians whose foundation in basic, clinical, and health systems sciences prepares them to promote health and reduce patient suffering.

Graduation Requirements

Students pursuing an MD at the College of Medicine must meet certain requirements to graduate and receive their degree.

Objectives

The objectives of the College of Medicine's medical degree program are to prepare students for success in primary care or specialty fields.

Service Learning

Active participation in community service provides critical opportunities for students to apply skills and knowledge gained in medical school and develop a sense of empathy.

Enrichment

The College of Medicine offers several enrichment programs, including:

• Enhanced Medical Education: Enhanced Medical Education Tracks offer medical students an opportunity to perform an in-depth study of an interdisciplinary field of medicine.
• MD Honor's Thesis Program: The MD honors thesis encourages students to engage in scientific research during medical education and become eligible to graduate with honors.

Research

Research Overview

The College of Medicine has a variety of research-related grant and award opportunities available to faculty.

Internal Grants

The College of Medicine offers internal grants to support research projects.

Comparative Effectiveness Research

The Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER) program identifies knowledge gaps in the effectiveness of clinical care and improves CER in these areas.

Great Plains IDeA-CTR

The Great Plains IDeA-CTR is a collaborative effort between nine regional institutions that provides training, resources, and funding to regional researchers.

Research and Development Committee

The Research and Development Committee handles funding opportunities for faculty, including the Bridge Funding program, and student research opportunities.

Student Opportunities

The College of Medicine provides a variety of research opportunities for both current and prospective students.

Residencies & Fellowships

Residencies & Fellowships Overview

The College of Medicine offers dozens of residency and fellowship programs, including nearly 20 in internal medicine.

Graduate Medical Education Programs

The College of Medicine's graduate medical education programs provide residents and fellows with a variety of specialties to choose from.

House Officer Resources

The College of Medicine provides resources for residents and fellows, including salaries, benefits, and nearby housing.

House Officer Wellness

The College of Medicine offers wellness resources for residents and fellows, including an assistance program and a private wellness lounge.

Research

The College of Medicine aims to facilitate house officers' involvement in research in areas such as patient safety, quality improvement, healthcare disparities, and education research.

Salary and Benefits

Residents receive a variety of benefits, including paid vacation and professional leave, health insurance, and meal allowances, in addition to their yearly salary.

Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry Fellowship

Program Overview

The Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry (BNNP) Fellowship at the University of Nebraska Medical Center provides comprehensive training in all aspects of the subspecialty.

Core Faculty

The core faculty includes:

• Dan Murman, MD (program director and director of the Memory Disorders Clinic)
• Matthew Rizzo, MD (chair of the Department of Neurological Sciences and director of the Mind and Brain Health Lab)
• Steven Wengel, MD (chief of Geriatric Psychiatry and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Campus Wellness)

Fellowship Tracks

The UNMC BNNP Fellowship is a one-year clinical fellowship with additional clinical experiences and educational modules in neuropsychology, neuroradiology, neuropathology, neurophysiology, functional neuroanatomy, neuropharmacology, and inpatient neuropsychiatry consult exposure.

Program Features

The program features include:

• A collegial team, nurturing environment, and faculty dedicated to fellow success
• Access to a large number of patients with a wide variety of BNNP conditions
• A structured curriculum with 3 hours per week of lectures and educational sessions
• Free nights and weekends, with no call
• Memory Disorders Clinic seeing patients with acquired causes of cognitive impairment and dementia
• Neuropsychiatry Clinic seeing patients with psychiatric symptoms related to epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, movement disorders, and other neurologic conditions

Accreditation

The BNNP fellowship is accredited by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties, and graduated fellows are eligible to sit for the UCNS Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry certification exam.

Application Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Successful completion of a Neurology, Psychiatry, or Child Neurology residency program
• Board certified or board-eligible for American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) certification in neurology, psychiatry, or child neurology
• Eligible to hold an unrestricted medical license in the state of Nebraska

Application Process

Applicants must submit an application, along with a personal statement outlining their goals and interests, two or more letters of recommendation, and a copy of their CV.