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 — Department of Internal Medicine — Divisions — Allergy and Immunology — Our Faculty — Jill Poole, MD

Jill A. Poole, MD

Division Chief, Allergy & Immunology
Professor

Jill Poole, MD

Dr. Poole joined the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2005 as an assistant professor of medicine and was promoted to full professor in 2017. In January 2020 she was named inaugural Division Chief of the Allergy & Immunology Division. She received her medical degree at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and completed her internal medicine residency at Washington University at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Poole completed her allergy and immunology fellowship at National Jewish Medical and Research Center/University of Colorado Health Center in Denver, Colorado.

Dr. Poole has built a strong research program that has produced numerous publications in the field of allergic and non-allergic respiratory disorders. The lung disease research she has done aims to improve the health outcomes for many rural residents of the United States.

For clinic appointments, call 402-559-4015.

Education

BS: University of Nebraska Medical Center, 1994
Clinical Research Training: National Institute of Health, 1998

Medical School: UNMC College of Medicine, 1999
Residency: Internal Medicine, Barnes Jewish Hospital Institute of Health, 2002
Fellowship: Allergy & Immunology, National Jewish Health, 2004

Research

Environmental & Agricultural-related allergic & non-allergic lung disease
Interaction of environmental and occupational airborne exposures in lung disease and autoimmunity
Several clinical research studies in areas of asthma and hives
Publications

Patient Care

Clinic Locations: Nebraska Medicine Durham Outpatient Care Center

Recognition

Top Teacher Award, Department of Internal Medicine (2020)
Top Teacher Award, Department of Internal Medicine (2019)
Top Teacher Award, Department of Internal Medicine (2017)
Distinguished Scientist UNMC Award (2015)
Distinguished Scientist UNMC, New Investigator (2012)
Top Teacher Award, Department of Internal Medicine (2011)
Top Teacher Award, Department of Internal Medicine (2010)
Top Teacher Award, Department of Internal Medicine (2009)
Top Teacher Award, Department of Internal Medicine (2008)

Allergy Home Remedies

Seasonal Allergies or a Cold?