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.
  - Enhanced Medical Education Tracks
    EMET applicants are selected for Tracks based on their interest in the topic and motivation to complete work above and beyond the primary MD curriculum.
  - 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

— College of Medicine — About Us

About Us

From Our Dean

Bradley Britigan, MD

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Your journey into the health care profession is just beginning and let me be the first to not only congratulate you but also welcome you.

You have worked long and hard to get to this point but your work is only beginning. Medicine is life-long learning, and we are here to give you the tools to assist you in this process and guide you along the path to your eventual career and future practice.

There are many dedicated faculty and staff members throughout the College of Medicine who are here to help you and will join in your successes along the way. Please take advantage of their services and guidance. You will meet many faculty and staff members during the Orientation Week activities and they are looking forward to meeting you.

Bradley Britigan, MD
Dean
UNMC College of Medicine

Mission

The mission of the College of Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research, and extraordinary patient care.

Vision

The vision of the College of Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is to be a world-renowned health sciences center that:

Delivers state-of-the-art health care;
Prepares the best-educated health professionals and scientists;
Ranks among the leading research centers;
Advances our historic commitment to community health;
Embraces the richness of diversity to build unity;
Creates economic growth in Nebraska.

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Accreditation

In the 2021-2022 academic year, the University of Nebraska received full accreditation of the medical education program for an eight-year term.

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Clinical Partners

UNMC regularly partners with local hospitals and providers to offer a full spectrum of opportunities to our medical students, residents, and fellows.

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Educational Offices

Find contact information for the offices that support our educational mission: The Office of Admissions and Student Affairs and the Office of Medical Education.

M. Jana Broadhurst, MD, PhD, director of the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit Clinical Laboratory with her team at work in the foreground

Our Faculty

View a list of academic departments and faculty listings in the College of Medicine.

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Governance

Learn more about the College of Medicine Faculty Council and review committee objectives.

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The Edward A. Holyoke, MD, PhD, Society

The Edward A. Holyoke, MD, PhD, Society is a recognition society dedicated to the memory and contributions of a legendary professor, mentor and friend.