Office of Graduate Studies

- Education Overview
- Leadership
  UNMC Graduate Studies is lead by a diverse group of faculty and staff dedicated to advancing health science education at UNMC.
- Awards and Recognition
  The Office of Graduate Studies celebrates the accomplishments of graduate students who go above and beyond.
- Students of Distinction
  The Graduate Students of Distinction award is reserved for students who receive national and international recognition.
- Learning Outcomes
  Each of the five Graduate Studies Learning Outcomes fulfill one or more of UNMC’s Institutional Learning Outcomes.
- Annual Report
  View our major accomplishments on our journey of positively impacting the nation’s supply of research scientists, educators and leaders.
- Contact Us
  Contact the Office of Graduate Studies however is easiest for you. Normal office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
- Admissions Overview
- - Steps to Admission
    Review the process to join UNMC Graduate Studies, from application to enrollment.
  - Non-Degree Students
    We offer flexibility in non-degree courses for students looking to further professional abilities, advance workplace skills, or simply learn something new.
  - Intercampus Enrollment
    Students within the University of Nebraska are able to take courses at other NU campuses to fulfill degree requirements for their home college.
- - Incoming Students
    Review important steps to complete as you prepare for your first day of classes at UNMC.
  - Matriculation Ceremony
    Build a community of fellow students who will become invaluable friends and teammates as you work toward your advanced degrees.
  - Incoming Student Survival Guide
    This guide was created by UNMC graduate students to aid incoming students and help them achieve success as they acclimate to our campus.
  - Moving to Omaha
    When you’re not hitting the books, the Omaha metro offers plenty of options to comfortably accommodate your lifestyle.
- - English Proficiency
    UNMC graduate courses are advanced and require a firm understanding of the English language in order to best succeed.
  - Equivalent Degrees
    Review a list of international degrees that are considered equivalent to a four-year Bachelor’s degree in the United States.
  - Financial Resources
    International students who wish to gain an F-1 or J-1 visa must be able to provide evidence of financial support for the first year of study.
  - Immigration and Visas
    We’ll pair you with an International Student Advisor to help you through the process of obtaining a student visa.
- - Costs and Funding
    At UNMC, we work to make our tuition affordable year after year. Review opportunities for financing your graduate degree.
  - Assistantships/Fellowships
    Review eligibility criteria and deadlines to apply for a Graduate Studies Research Assistantship or Fellowship at UNMC.
  - External Funding Opportunities
    Many outside corporations, businesses, and agencies provide funding for graduate students. We offer additional incentives for successful applications.
  - Office of Financial Aid
    The Office of Financial Aid manages financial aid distribution, UNMC scholarships and grants, and veteran and military education benefits.
- Programs Overview
- - Business for Bioscientists
    The Business for Bioscientists Certificate is designed to provide you with a fundamental background in business to enhance employment opportunities and success.
  - Health Professions Teaching and Technology
    This certificate provides health professions educators with a foundation in health science education, teaching skills, and the science of teaching.
  - Applied Health Informatics
    This certificate prepares healthcare professionals with the skills necessary to effectively apply health informatics in practice to improve patient care.
  - Heathcare Quality Improvement
    Through this certificate, health care professionals will engage in the application and utility of quality improvement to optimize healthcare service delivery.
- - The Medical Sciences Interdepartmental Area Program (MSIA)
    The MSIA is intended for those who wish to pursue individually designed programs of an interdisciplinary nature within the medical sciences.
  - MS Degree Timeline
    Review UNMC’s Master’s degree timeline and make sure you stay on track to graduate.
  - Individual Programs
    A Master’s degree from UNMC Graduate Studies can help you gain the additional skills you need to take your health sciences career to the next level
- - The Medical Sciences Interdepartmental Area Program (MSIA)
    The MSIA is intended for those who wish to pursue individually designed programs of an interdisciplinary nature within the medical sciences.
  - Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (IGPBS)
    This programs consists of seven interdisciplinary doctoral programs with over 200 participating research faculty from 32 basic science and clinical departments.
  - Individual Programs
    As a doctoral student, you will work with faculty members who are global leaders in health science innovation.
  - PhD Degree Timeline
    Review UNMC’s Doctoral degree timeline and make sure you stay on track to graduate.
- - Institutional Training Grant Programs for Doctoral Students
    UNMC's institutional training grant programs offer enhanced, specialized experience on top of your doctoral program coursework.
  - Institutional Training Grants Definition
    Find out what institutional training grants are and the types available at UNMC for doctoral students.
  - Benefits of Participating
    Discover how working on one of our training grants can advance your career and set you up for success.
- Professional Development Overview
- - Career Counseling
    Our counselors can provide you with additional insight, information, and perspectives on career opportunities and professions.
  - Proficiency and Certificate Programs
    These non-degree programs enhance your background and create further career opportunities and possibilities upon graduation.
  - Individual Development Plan (IDP)
    Establishing an Individual Development Plan will give you the tools to reach your professional goals and make sure you stay on track.
  - On-Line Career Training Platform
    Log into Beyond the Professoriate's career training platform to explore career options and prepare for careers inside and outside academia.
- - Dissertation & Thesis Boot Camps
    Whether you can't find a good place to begin or are simply procrastinating, UNMC's Dissertation and Thesis Boot Camps are here to help.
  - Teaching Skills
    UNMC Graduate Studies has a variety of opportunities for you to obtain and grow the teaching skills needed to thrive as an educator.
  - Workshops and Seminars
    Our workshops, presentations and seminars bolster you with an extra edge for present and future professional ventures, regardless of the career you choose.
  - Lunch & Learn
    The Professional Development Lunch and Learn Series provides you with various seminar topics to help develop professional skills.
- - Service-Learning and Professional Development Badge Program
    A program that empowers graduate students to document their learning from time devoted to a wide range of activities, many of which occur outside of the laboratory or classroom, that supplement their education, support professional development, and enhance career preparation.
  - Transferable Skills Digital Badge Program
    Online microcredentials not for academic credit that allow you to showcase your achievements and skills gained through co-curricular learning experiences. Digital badges can be displayed on social media platforms. Time spent earning these digital badges is automatically applied to the Service Learning and Professional Development Badge Program.

Past Students of Distinction Winners

Past Winners

Past Winners
First Name	Last Name	Years
Abigail	Hall	2025
Kasturi	Siddhanta	2024
Louise	Dow	2024-2025
Delia	Omar	2024-2025
Gabrielle	Watson	2024-2025
Flobater	Gawargi	2024-2025
Meg	Schaefer	2024-2026
Aaron	Schwab	2023-2028
Jake	Son	2023-2027
Kyle	McAndrews	2023-2025
Corrine	Monaco	2023-2025
Itidal	Reslane	2023-2025
Weilun	Ai	2023-2025
Morgan T	Busboom	2023-2025
Amanda	Macke	2023-2024
Heidi	Viera	2023-2027
Rebecca	Slotkowski	2022-2027
Seth	Springer	2022-2027
Abraham	Killanin	2022-2026
Mikki	Schantell	2022-2026
Nozima	Aripova	2022-2024
Suhita	Ray	2022-2024
Susan	Solmos	2022-2024
Nicholas	Mullen	2021-2025
Moses	New-Aaron	2021-2024
Tyler	Kambis	2021-2023
Sarah	Schlichte	2021-2023
Blake	Bertrand	2021-2023
Caitlin	Golden	2021-2023
Nathan	Hatch	2021-2023
Kajal	Kamra	2021-2023
Nicholas	Wood	2021-2023
Jed	Hansen	2021
Safwan	Elkhatib	2020-2024
Molly	Schieber	2020-2022
Maranda	Thompson	2020
Brandon	Lew	2019-2023
Christopher	Thompson	2019-2022
Ayrianne	Crawford	2019-2021
Laura	Flores	2019
Maggie	Bartlett	2018-2023
Justin	Grassmeyer	2018-2021
Andrew	Cannon	2018-2020
Trey	Farmer	2018-2020
Saswati	Karmakar	2018-2020
Gwenndolyn	Porter	2018-2020
Dilorom	Sass	2018-2020
Richard	Sleightholm	2018-2020
William	Payne	2018-2019
Madeleine	Keevy	2018
Ciobha	McKeown	2018
William	Payne	2018
Alex	Weisman	2017-2021
Katherine	Brown	2017-2020
Shrabasti	Roychoudhury	2017-2019
Songita	Choudhury	2017-2018
William	Payne	2017-2018
Daniel	Mitteer	2017
Heather	Talbot	2017
Beth	Neilsen	2016-2020
Carter	Barger	2016-2018
Crystal	Epstein	2016-2017
Tyler	Herek	2015-2020
Bangchen	Wang	2015-2020
Michael	Price	2015-2018
Rebecca	Wiilshusen	2015-2018
Bryan	Becker	2015-2017
Megan	Bosch	2015-2017
Shanna	Shakila Rahman	2015-2017
Duy	Ha	2015-2016
Valdeep	Saini	2015
Anand	Suresh	2015
Peter	Pellegrino	2014-2017
Tyler	Scherr	2014-2016
Swati	Surkar	2014-2015
Urmi	Basu	2014
Carol	Geary	2013-2015
Courtney	Heim	2013-2015
Alicia	Schiller	2013-2015
Soumitra	Bhuyan	2013
Stephanie	Hood	2013
Krupa	Savalia	2013
Lu	Yang	2013