College of Medicine

- Admissions Overview
- - MD Program
    UNMC's rigorous academics, diverse clinical experiences and supportive environment put you on the path to becoming a skilled, compassionate physician.
  - How to Apply
    UNMC prepares medical degree students to meet the needs of patients through clinical practice, biomedical science and research, problem-solving and compassion.
  - Contact Us
    Review contact information for the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs in the College of Medicine at UNMC.
  - Verification and State Licensure
    Review opportunities for state licensure following completion of the MD program in the College of Medicine at UNMC.
- - MD-MBA Program
    A combined MD-MBA degree equips you with the tools you need to become highly skilled in both management and medicine.
  - MD-MPH Program
    Pursue your passion for public health and medicine with a combined MD-MPH and help solve complex health problems.
  - MD-PhD Program
    Do you have a passion for caring for patients and for research? Consider the dual MD-PhD degree.
- Education Overview
- - Curriculum
    Our curriculum produces physicians whose foundation in basic, clinical, and health systems sciences prepare them to promote health and reduce patient suffering.
  - Graduation Requirements
    Review requirements for students pursuing an MD at the UNMC College of Medicine to graduate and receive their degree.
  - Objectives
    The objectives of UNMC's medical degree program are to prepare you for success in primary care or specialty fields.
  - Service Learning
    Active participation in community service provides critical opportunities to apply skills and knowledge gained in medical school and develop a sense of empathy.
- - 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 Overview
- Internal Grants
  The College of Medicine has a variety of research-related grant and award opportunities available to UNMC 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, 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 Overview
- Graduate Medical Education Programs
  UNMC's dozens of programs--including nearly 20 in internal medicine--allow residents and fellows a variety of specialties.
- House Officer Resources
  Find information for residents and fellows, including salaries, benefits and nearby housing.
- House Officer Wellness
  Wellness resources for residents and fellows include an assistance program and a private wellness lounge.
- Research
  We aim to facilitate house officers’ involvement in research in the areas of patient safety, quality improvement, healthcare disparities and education research.
- Salary and Benefits
  Paid vacation and professional leave, health insurance and meal allowances are just a few of the benefits residents receive in addition to their yearly salary.
- Contact Us
  Reach out to the Graduate Medical Education office for information about benefits, contracts, orientation or graduation.
Departments

Department Leadership

Executive Leadership

Andrew Patterson, MD, PhD

Chair, UNMC Department of Anesthesiology
Professor

Mohanad Shukry, MD, PhD, EMBA

Carol Lydiatt, MD & Daniel Lydiatt, MD Endowed Professor
Executive Vice Chair, UNMC Department of Anesthesiology
Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist, Children's Nebraska
Pediatric Anesthesiologist, Nebraska Medicine

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Mohanad Shukry, MD, PhD, EMBA

Vice Chairs

Sheila Ellis, MD

Vice Chair, Faculty Development, UNMC Department of Anesthesiology
Professor
Multispecialty Anesthesiologist, Nebraska Medicine

Hanjun Wang, MD

Margaret Larson Endowed Professor
Vice Chair, Research, UNMC Department of Anesthesiology

Jessica Goeller, DO, MBA, FAOCA

Jane Kugler, MD, and Douglas Vonderfecht, MD, Family Professorship of Pediatric Anesthesiology
Vice Chair, Pediatric Anesthesiology, UNMC Department of Anesthesiology
Division Chief, Pediatric Anesthesiology
Pediatric Anesthesiologist, Children's Nebraska

Jessica Goeller, DO, FAOCA

Nicholas W. Markin, MD, FASE

Vice Chair, Education and Innovation, UNMC Department of Anesthesiology
Director, Ultrasound Education and Perioperative Echocardiography Fellowship Program
Professor
Medical Director, Perioperative Imaging
Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist

Ellen K. Roberts, MD

Vice Chair, Clinical Operations, UNMC Department of Anesthesiology
Professor
Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist, Nebraska Medicine

Bryan M. Schwahn, MBA, MHSA

Vice Chair, Finance and Administration

Sasha K. Shillcutt, MD, MS, F.A.S.E.

Dr. Gail Walling Yanney Professor of Anesthesiology
Vice Chair, Strategy, UNMC Department of Anesthesiology
Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist, Nebraska Medicine

Troy S. Wildes, MD

Vice Chair, Perioperative Medicine, Quality and Safety, UNMC Department of Anesthesiology
Professor
Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist, Nebraska Medicine

Troy S. Wildes, MD

Division Chiefs

Madhuri Are, MD

Robert Lieberman Professor in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Division Chief, Pain Medicine, UNMC Department of Anesthesiology
Director, Cancer Pain Medicine, Nebraska Medicine
Pain Medicine Specialist

Tara R. Brakke, MD, FASE

Division Chief, Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, UNMC Department of Anesthesiology
Associate Director, Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship Program
Professor
Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist, Nebraska Medicine

Jessica Goeller, DO, MBA, FAOCA

Jane Kugler, MD, and Douglas Vonderfecht, MD, Family Professorship of Pediatric Anesthesiology
Vice Chair, Pediatric Anesthesiology, UNMC Department of Anesthesiology
Division Chief, Pediatric Anesthesiology
Pediatric Anesthesiologist, Children's Nebraska

Jessica Goeller, DO, FAOCA

Allyson L. Hascall, MD

Division Chief, Multispecialty Anesthesiology, UNMC Department of Anesthesiology
Associate Professor
Medical Director, Ambulatory Anesthesiology, Nebraska Medicine

Daniel W. Johnson, MD, FCCM

Division Chief, Critical Care Anesthesiology, UNMC Department of Anesthesiology
Associate Fellowship Director, Critical Care
Professor
Medical Director, Cardiovascular ICU, Nebraska Medicine
Associate Medical Director, Nebraska Biocontainment Unit

Tiffany Olson, CRNA, DNP, MBA, MSN

Division Chief, Nurse Anesthesia