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 — Current Students — Student Involvement

Student Involvement

Students sit at a table with banners for the Graduate Student Association and the American Medical Association

ENGAGE

College of Medicine students are highly involved in student organizations as both participants and leaders.

Gold Humanism Honor Society

The mission of the Gold Humanism Honor Society at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is to model, support, and advocate for humanism in medicine.

Four medical students consult paperwork

SHARING Clinic

SHARING clinic is a student-run clinic designed to provide free and low-cost healthcare to underprivileged populations in the Omaha area

Two students speak in front of a banner that reads "UNMC Student Senate"

UNMC Student Senate

The UNMC Student Senate exists for the purpose of influencing University policy and promoting the interests of all students attending UNMC.

Class of 2024 Officers

President	Jill Ziegenbein
Vice President	Brian Smith
Treasurer	Kelsey Coziahr
Alumni Relations Chair	Anna Wilwerding
Social Chairs	Jake Moore, Sarah Sweeney, Sarah Mullen
Curriculum Chairs	Nicole Kent and Rajan Mediratta
Philanthropy Chairs	Nathan Deyo, Kim Nguyen, Morgan Swope
Wellness Chair	Shea Jeffres
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Chair	Carmen Ochoa

Class of 2025 Officers

President	Pranita Devaraju
Vice President	Aurora DePalma
Treasurer	Joe Kleinsmith
Alumni Relations Chair	Garret Ostdiek-Wille
Social Chairs	Bria Foley, Olivia Taylor, Currey Zalman
Curriculum Chairs	Cole Homer, Grace Kelly
Philanthropy Chairs	Madi Han, Max Regester, and Tim Kaftan
Wellness Chair	Ty Connely, Kaitlyn Crutchley
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Chair	Alyssa Bursott

Class of 2026 Officers

President	Brock Calamari
Vice President	Violet Kryzsko
Treasurer	Sean MacBride
Alumni Relations Chair	Sophia Jensen
Social Chairs	Rachel Weber, Becca Williams, & Megan Ott
Curriculum Chairs	Binh Le & Connor Aylor
Philanthropy Chairs	Chase Jablon, Mazie Atteberry, & Taylor Gelling
Wellness Chair	Lauren Klingemann & Sarah Carlson
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Chair	Cruz Longoria

Class of 2027 Officers

President	Tristan Caffrey
Vice President	Megan Doehner
Treasurer	Andrea Cadlo
Alumni Relations Chair	Ryan Chapman
Social Chairs	Makayla Champoux, Will Srinivasan, & Thomas Hugo
Curriculum Chairs	Kiersten Preuss & Amber Gowen
Philanthropy Chairs	Gunther Grinde, Matt Muellner, & Noha Algahim
Wellness Chair	Abby Sharp & Holland Stevenson
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Chair	Nour Elrokhsi