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.
  - Community Service
    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
Patient Care

Residency

Trainees in a lecture hall.

We offer exceptional education, research and clinical training opportunities, preparing our residents for fellowship and beyond.

Any type of learner can thrive here through our innovative and interactive didactics, which present training via many educational methods.

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House Officers

Meet the Department of Anesthesiology House Officers

Anesthesiologists in operating room

Clinical Rotations

Vast clinical experiences are incorporated throughout your four-year training.

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Salary, Benefits and Call

Our residency program offers one of the most competitive wages in the nation in a beautiful city with a low cost of living.

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Testimonials and Tours

Don't just take our word for it - a candid look at the institution from our residents and more.

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Wellness

Resident well-being is a primary reason our residents choose to train at UNMC.

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Application Process

The UNMC Department of Anesthesiology accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service.

Residency Program Leadership

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

Amy Duhachek-Stapelman, MD

Director, Residency Program, UNMC Department of Anesthesiology
Professor
Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist

Brittany Brown, MD

Associate Professor, UNMC Department of Anesthesiology
Associate Program Director, Performance and Development
Pediatric Anesthesiologist, Children's Nebraska

Andrea Dutoit, MD

Associate Director, Strategy and Success Program, UNMC Department of Anesthesiology
Professor
Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist, Children's Nebraska

Michelle-Anne Iverson, DO

Assistant Professor, UNMC Department of Anesthesiology
Associate Director, Residency Education Program
Medical Director, ECMO, Nebraska Medicine
Critical Care Anesthesiologist

Cale Kassel, MD

Associate Director, Residency Program for Rotations and Operations, UNMC Department of Anesthesiology
Associate Professor
Section Head, Abdominal Organ Transplant Anesthesiology, Nebraska Medicine
Multispecialty Anesthesiologist

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Training Verification

All training verification requests may be submitted by completing the UNMC Residency Verification Form. If a specific verification form must be completed, the charge is $50. Our standard Verification of Graduate Medical Education Training form is free.