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

Our Fellows

2024-2026 Fellows

Sunghyub (Daniel) Kim, DO

Medical School: Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Chicago (Northshore)

Sunghyub (Daniel) Kim, DO

Alexander (Alex) Penrice, MD

Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Residency: Internal Medicine, Rush University Medical Center

Alexander (Alex) Penrice, MD

2025-2027 Fellow

Victoria Shum, MD

Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Residency: Pediatrics, Eastern Virginia Medical School

Past Fellows

Jennilee Luedders, MD
Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Internal Medicine Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Fellowship: 2022-2024 University of Nebraska Medical Center
Current Position: Assistant Professor, UNMC Division of Allergy and Immunology

Jose Zamora-Sifuentes, DO
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Internal Medicine Residency: Ascension St. John Hospital
Fellowship: 2022-2024 University of Nebraska Medical Center
Current Position: Assistant Professor, UNMC Division of Allergy and Immunology

Jenna Essink, MD
Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Fellowship: 2023-2025 University of Nebraska Medical Center
Pediatric Current Position: Inspire Allergy & Immunology, Lincoln, NE (Opening September 2025)