Program Overview

College of Medicine

The University of Nebraska Medical Center's College of Medicine offers a rigorous academic program that prepares students to become skilled and compassionate physicians. The college's diverse clinical experiences and supportive environment provide students with a well-rounded education.

Admissions

• Admissions Overview: The college's admissions process is designed to select students who demonstrate a strong commitment to the field of medicine.
• MD Program: The MD program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is a comprehensive program that prepares students to meet the needs of patients through clinical practice, biomedical science, and research.
  • MD Program Description: The program equips students with the tools they need to become highly skilled physicians, with a strong foundation in basic, clinical, and health systems sciences.
• Dual-Degree Programs: The college offers several dual-degree programs, including:
  • MD-MBA Program: A combined MD-MBA degree that equips students with the tools they need 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 that is ideal for students who have a passion for caring for patients and for research.

Education

• Education Overview: The college's education program is designed to produce physicians who are well-rounded and prepared to promote health and reduce patient suffering.
• Curriculum: The curriculum is comprehensive and includes a foundation in basic, clinical, and health systems sciences.
  • Curriculum Description: The curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in primary care or specialty fields.
• Graduation Requirements: Students must meet certain requirements to graduate and receive their degree.
• Objectives: The objectives of the college's medical degree program are to prepare students for success in primary care or specialty fields.
• Service Learning: The college offers service learning opportunities that provide critical opportunities for students to apply their skills and knowledge.
• Enrichment: The college 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 is committed to research and offers several research-related grant and award opportunities.
• Internal Grants: The college has a variety of research-related grant and award opportunities available to faculty.
• 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 and student research opportunities.
• Student Opportunities: The college provides a variety of research opportunities for both current and prospective students.

Residencies & Fellowships

• Residencies & Fellowships Overview: The college offers several residency and fellowship programs that provide students with hands-on experience in their chosen field.
• Graduate Medical Education Programs: The college offers dozens of programs, including nearly 20 in internal medicine, that allow residents and fellows to specialize in a variety of areas.
• House Officer Resources: The college provides resources for residents and fellows, including information on salaries, benefits, and nearby housing.
• House Officer Wellness: The college offers wellness resources for residents and fellows, including an assistance program and a private wellness lounge.
• Research: The college 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 yearly salary, as well as benefits such as paid vacation and professional leave, health insurance, and meal allowances.