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.
  • How to Apply: Students can apply to the MD program through the college's admissions office.
  • Verification and State Licensure: The college provides opportunities for state licensure following completion of the MD program.

Dual-Degree Programs

• MD-MBA Program: The combined MD-MBA degree program equips students with the tools needed to become highly skilled in both management and medicine.
• MD-MPH Program: The combined MD-MPH degree program 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 program is designed 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 whose foundation in basic, clinical, and health systems sciences prepares them to promote health and reduce patient suffering.
• Curriculum: The curriculum is comprehensive and includes a range of courses and clinical experiences.
  • Curriculum Overview: The curriculum is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education in the field of medicine.
  • Graduation Requirements: Students must meet certain requirements to graduate and receive their degree.
  • Objectives: The objectives of the 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 offers a range of 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 has a strong research program, with a variety of research-related grant and award opportunities available to faculty and students.
• Internal Grants: The college 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 provides a variety of research opportunities for both current and prospective students.

Residencies & Fellowships

• Residencies & Fellowships Overview: The college offers a range of residency and fellowship programs, including nearly 20 programs in internal medicine.
• Graduate Medical Education Programs: The college's graduate medical education programs provide residents and fellows with a variety of specialties.
  • House Officer Resources: The college provides resources for residents and fellows, including 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 the areas of 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.

Skull Base Course

The Department of Neurosurgery, in partnership with the Department of Otolaryngology, maintains a 10-station skull base dissection lab on the campus of UNMC. The course is held annually and is available to residents, academics, and private practice providers. The course has been ongoing for over two decades and provides critical opportunities for participants to apply skills and knowledge gained in medical school and develop a sense of empathy.