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
  Resources for residents and fellows include an assistance program, a private wellness lounge and housing assistance.
- 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.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Overview
- About DEI
  UNMC fosters an inclusive environment that embraces the differences in all people, and where all feel welcomed and supported.
- Pathway Programs
  We are developing a diverse workforce through innovative programming that inspires K-12 and college students to choose careers in medicine and research.
- DEI in the Curriculum
  Diversity, equity and inclusion concepts are included in all three phrases of the College of Medicine's curriculum.
- Community Engagement
  We center our community partner needs particularly in marginalized and underserved populations.
- Our Team
  Contact our office for questions, consults on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Departments

— College of Medicine — Residencies and Fellowships — House Officer Resources

House Officer Resources

House Officer Assistance Program

The House Officer Assistance Program is a cost free and confidential program committed to the health and wellbeing of all University of Nebraska Medical Center House Officers and their partners.

Services Offered

Short-term problem solving/coaching/mentoring services to assist in managing/resolving work/life related stressors
Confidential assessments with referral to appropriate resources if needed
Crisis intervention services
Psychological First Aid (PFA) for affected house officers when poor clinical outcomes occur

After-Hours Contact

Call 402-559-4000 and ask the operator to contact Susan Smith

Primary Contact

Susan Smith, RN, BS, CEAP

House Officer Assistance Program Manager

Send Email

Phone: 402-559-5323

House Officer Wellness Lounge

In addition to the internal medicine residency lounge, residents can enjoy the institution's House Officer Wellness Lounge (HOWL). This is a shared house officer lounge that offers:

Food and drinks
Computers
Conference room
Treadmills
Yoga room
Lactation room
Meditation room
Showers

A seating area with a white cushioned chair and a framed picture

A room with a treadmill, an elliptical, and a bike machine

A conference room with six chairs surrounding a table and two display screens

Two students work at computers in a lounge

Housing

Find listings of property for sale or rent by members of the University of Nebraska Medical Center community. If you would like to post information here, please contact Amy Guziec at amy.guziec@unmc.edu.

Listing	Date Posted
4848 Poppleton Ave., Omaha, NE	3/1/2023
2604 North 32nd Ave., Omaha, NE	3/1/2023
814 South 50th Ave., Omaha, NE	3/1/2023
609 South 19th St., Omaha, NE	3/1/2023
1720 South 6th St., Omaha, NE	3/1/2023
1002 South 54th St., Omaha, NE	3/16/2023
3001 South 43rd St., Omaha, NE	3/17/2023
4532 Hickory St., Omaha, NE	3/20/2023
5014 Nicholas St., Omaha, NE	3/27/2023
4868 Robin Hill Dr., Omaha, NE	3/27/2023
7358 N 77th St., Omaha, NE	3/28/2023
126 S. 53rd St., Omaha, NE	4/10/2023
5444 S 48th St., Omaha, NE	4/18/2023
2149 S. 84th St., Omaha, NE	5/4/2023
GreenSlate Properties	5/22/2023
5563 Mayberry St., Omaha, NE	6/2/2023