Graduation Requirements

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 registered for USMLE Step 2  at least one month prior to graduation (both clinical skills and knowledge exams).
  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 completion of required NMC Call Center and underserved experience. Click here for info 
  11. Have discharged all indebtedness to, and compliance requirements, of the University of Nebraska.
  12. Satisfactorily complete the required Senior Seminar Series (starting with class of 2011).

Students who do not complete their graduation requirements prior to April 1st of their senior year will not be allowed to participate in the hooding/honors and graduation program. 

Updated by General Faculty 12/17/03
Approved by general faculty 12/6/06
Updated by Curriculum Committee 11/2009