Pediatric Fellow Academy
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Program Overview
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 put students on the path to becoming skilled, compassionate physicians.
Admissions
Admissions Overview
The College of Medicine at UNMC 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 UNMC 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
- MD-MBA Program: A combined MD-MBA degree equips students with the tools needed to become highly skilled in both management and medicine.
- MD-MPH Program: A combined MD-MPH degree allows students to pursue their passion for public health and medicine, helping to solve complex health problems.
- MD-PhD Program: The dual MD-PhD degree is designed 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 UNMC College of Medicine must meet specific requirements 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 for students to apply skills and knowledge gained in medical school and develop a sense of empathy.
Enrichment
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 UNMC 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 UNMC students.
Residencies & Fellowships
Residencies & Fellowships Overview
UNMC's dozens of programs, including nearly 20 in internal medicine, allow residents and fellows a variety of specialties.
Graduate Medical Education Programs
The College of Medicine offers a range of graduate medical education programs.
House Officer Resources
Resources for residents and fellows include salaries, benefits, and nearby housing.
House Officer Wellness
Wellness resources for residents and fellows include 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 range of benefits, including paid vacation and professional leave, health insurance, and meal allowances, in addition to their yearly salary.
Pediatric Fellow Academy
The Pediatric Fellow Academy is a monthly gathering for fellow physicians of different pediatric specialties to come together for didactic sessions and social interactions.
Additional Topics
The academy covers a range of topics, including:
- Classroom and bedside teaching techniques
- Communication
- Developing a teaching portfolio
- Mentor/Mentee relationships
- Evaluation and feedback
- Introduction to statistics
- Epidemiology
- Accessing library resources
- Performing a literature review
- Critically reviewing literature
- Writing for medical/scientific publication
- Grant writing
- Research regulatory affairs (IRB, IACUC, IBC)
- Clinical research
- Quality Improvement
- Scientific conference management
- Transitioning to faculty/practice
Optional Activities
Optional enrichment activities include:
- Mock job interviews
- CITI training for enhanced knowledge of human subjects research laws and ethics
- Online courses in statistics and epidemiology offered via UNMC
- Online courses in educational design theory offered via UNMC
- Online training in clinical trials administration and design, offered via NIH-funded IDeA States Pediatric Network
Calendar
The Pediatric Fellow Academy has a range of events scheduled throughout the year, including:
- Fellowship Meet & Greet
- Contract Negotiations
- Volunteering
- Medical Stressors/Peer Support Training
- Equity Focused QI and Research
- CHRI/Research
- Wellness
- Difficult Conversation Workshop