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

Agenda and PowerPoint Links

Wednesday, May 21

Time	Lecture	Location	Speaker
8 a.m.	Critical Care in the Emergency Department	Truhlsen Lecture Hall	Thomas Perry, DO, MS
9 a.m.	Intracranial Hemorrhage	Truhlsen Lecture Hall	Daniel L. Surdell, MD
10 a.m.	Ophthalmologic Emergencies	Truhlsen Lecture Hall	Brent D. Timperley, MD
11 a.m.	Cardiologic Emergencies	Truhlsen Lecture Hall	Sai Alampoondi, MBBS
12 p.m.	Lunch (Provided)
1 – 5 p.m.	Skill Stations	Location
	Cadaver Intubation	Wittson Hall Anatomy Lab	Chad Branecki, MD
	Cadaver Chest Tube	Wittson Hall Anatomy Lab	T.J. Welniak, MD, MACM
	Surgical Airway	Truhlsen Breakout Rooms	Amy Cutright, MD
	Domestic Violence	Truhlsen Lecture Hall	Raven Lance, BSN, RN, CCRN
	Toxicology Small Group	Truhlsen Breakout Rooms	Joseph Clemons, MD, MPH
	Biocontainment	Truhlsen Breakout Rooms	Katherine Willet, MD, FACEP

Thursday, May 22

Time	Lecture	Location	Speaker
8 a.m.	Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies	Truhlsen Lecture Hall	Hunter Creglow, MD
9 a.m.	Hand Emergencies	Truhlsen Lecture Hall	Joseph A. Morgan, MD
10 a.m.	Neonatal Emergencies	Truhlsen Lecture Hall	Laura Daymut, MD
11 a.m.	OB/GYN Emergencies	Truhlsen Lecture Hall	Jennifer Griffin Miller, MD, MPH
12 p.m.	Lunch (Provided)
1 – 5 p.m.	Skill Stations	Location
	Pediatric Megacode	IEXCEL	James (Jim) Buscher, MD; Donna Moro-Sutherland, MD
	Adult Megacode	IEXCEL	Conor J. Dass, MD; Jason Langenfeld, MD
	Ventilator Management	IEXCEL	Frank Freihaut, BS, RRT-ACCS; Russel Sindelar, BS, RRT-ACCS
	Splinting	IEXCEL	Joseph A. Morgan, MD
	Impending Delivery	IEXCEL	Katherine Willet, MD, FACEP
	Pediatric Intubation/Airway	IEXCEL	Hunter Creglow, MD

Friday, May 23

Time	Lecture	Location	Lecturer/Leader
8 a.m.	Dermatologic Emergencies and Assessment	Truhlsen Lecture Hall	Matthew Stephany, MD
9 a.m.	Trauma Assessment	Truhlsen Lecture Hall	Gina Lamb, MD, FACS
10 a.m.	Adult Airway Management	Truhlsen Lecture Hall	Richard Walker, MD
11 a.m.	Pediatric Sepsis	Truhlsen Lecture Hall	Zeb Timmons, MD
12 p.m.	Lunch (Provided)
12:30 p.m.	Optional Tour of Hyperbaric Unit, National Quarantine Unit, and Emergency Department