Program Overview

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University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine offers a rigorous academic program, diverse clinical experiences, and a supportive environment to help students become skilled and compassionate physicians.

MD Program

The MD program at UNMC prepares medical degree students to meet the needs of patients through clinical practice, biomedical science, and research, as well as problem-solving and compassion.

Dual-Degree Programs

UNMC 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, helping to solve complex health problems.
• MD-PhD Program: A dual MD-PhD degree for students who have a passion for caring for patients and for research.

Education

The College of Medicine at UNMC offers a comprehensive education program that includes:

• Curriculum: A curriculum that produces physicians with a foundation in basic, clinical, and health systems sciences, preparing them to promote health and reduce patient suffering.
• Graduation Requirements: Requirements for students pursuing an MD at the UNMC College of Medicine to graduate and receive their degree.
• Objectives: The objectives of UNMC'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 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 that offer medical students an opportunity to perform an in-depth study of an interdisciplinary field of medicine.
• MD Honor's Thesis Program: A program that encourages students to engage in scientific research during medical education and become eligible to graduate with honors.

Research

The College of Medicine at UNMC has a strong research program that includes:

• Internal Grants: A variety of research-related grant and award opportunities available to UNMC faculty.
• Comparative Effectiveness Research: A program that identifies knowledge gaps in the effectiveness of clinical care and improves research in these areas.
• Great Plains IDeA-CTR: A collaborative effort between nine regional institutions that provides training, resources, and funding to regional researchers.
• Research and Development Committee: A committee that handles funding opportunities for faculty, including the Bridge Funding program, and student research opportunities.
• Student Opportunities: A variety of research opportunities for both current and prospective UNMC students.

Residencies & Fellowships

The College of Medicine at UNMC offers several residency and fellowship programs, including:

• Graduate Medical Education Programs: Dozens of programs, including nearly 20 in internal medicine, that allow residents and fellows to pursue a variety of specialties.
• House Officer Resources: Information for residents and fellows, including salaries, benefits, and nearby housing.
• House Officer Wellness: Wellness resources for residents and fellows, including an assistance program and a private wellness lounge.
• Research: Opportunities for house officers to be involved in research in areas such as patient safety, quality improvement, healthcare disparities, and education research.
• Salary and Benefits: Benefits for residents, including paid vacation and professional leave, health insurance, and meal allowances, in addition to their yearly salary.

Hematology Oncology Fellowship

The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program at the University of Nebraska and Children's Nebraska of Omaha is an ACGME-accredited, three-year program that offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience at a standalone children's hospital and within a large university setting.

Goals & Objectives

The program's goals and objectives are to help fellows achieve clinical excellence and provide a comprehensive clinical experience.

Clinical Experience

Fellows will have inpatient and outpatient experiences in Hematology/Oncology, as well as Stem Cell Transplantation, and will have a cohort of patients that they will follow throughout their fellowship.

Research Resources

The program has access to several research resources, including:

• The Child Health Research Institute: A combination of the clinical expertise of Children's Nebraska with the academic institutional resources of UNMC to empower pediatric research and researchers.
• The Pediatric Cancer Research Group: A designated area of emphasis within the Child Health Research Institute that empowers researchers with opportunities for funding, collaboration, and education.

Additional Opportunities

The program includes access to additional learning experiences outside of hematology and oncology, such as:

• Global Health Track
• Immersion Individual Spanish Language Learning Opportunities Track
• Pediatric Fellow Academy