The degree of Doctor of Medicine is granted only to candidates who:

1. Are at least 21 years of age.
   
2. Possess a good moral reputation.
   
3. Have pursued the study of medicine for at least two years at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine.
   
4. Have successfully passed all departmental examinations, have received grades of "H", "HP", "P" or "M" in all courses.
   
5. Have successfully passed all examinations and USMLE Step 1.
   
6. Have taken USMLE Step 2 prior to graduation.
   
7. Have passed a minimal competency examination with a patient simulator during the junior internal medicine rotation.
   
8. Have taken and passed an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) during the senior year.
   
9. Have current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
   
10. Recorded all required procedures performed during junior and senior years.
    
11. Have discharged all indebtedness to the University of Nebraska.

Updated by General Faculty 12/17/03

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