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
Patient Care

Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship

At UNMC, our fellowship is designed to prepare the next generation of cardiologists through a comprehensive blend of clinical excellence, academic rigor and research innovation.

Our mission is to provide each fellow with the skills, knowledge, and professional foundation to become leaders in cardiovascular medicine, whether in academic practice, advanced subspecialty training or community-based care.

We invite you to explore our program, meet our faculty and fellows, and discover how UNMC can help you achieve your goals in cardiovascular medicine.

Take a video tour of our fellowship program and hear from current fellows and program leadership.

Why Choose UNMC?

Comprehensive Training: Fellows train in all major domains of cardiovascular medicine, with opportunities to develop additional expertise in electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, advanced cardiac imaging, advanced heart failure and transplantation.
Robust Clinical Exposure: Fellows manage a high volume of cardiovascular cases, through our clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine.

Research Opportunities: Work within the Center for Heart and Vascular Research, participate in clinical trials and engage in advanced translational research.
Engaging Educational Forums: Weekly educational conferences, grand rounds and research presentations facilitate fellow development and academic discourse.

Our Program Leadership

Adam F. Burdorf, DO

Associate Professor, UNMC Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Program Director, UNMC Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship
Medical Director, Mechanical Circulatory Support Program
Medical Director, Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit

Adam F. Burdorf, DO

Faris Khan, MD, MS

Associate Professor, UNMC Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Program Director, UNMC Electrophysiology Fellowship

Faris Khan, MD, MS

Edward L. O'Leary, MD, MBA, MHCM

Associate Professor, UNMC Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Program Director, UNMC Interventional Cardiology Fellowship
Medical Director, Cardiovascular Catheterization Laboratory
Medical Director, Chest Pain Services

Edward L. O'Leary, MD

Ronald Zolty, MD, PhD

Professor, UNMC Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Program Director, UNMC Advanced Heart Failure Fellowship

Ronald Zolty, MD, PhD

About UNMC

Learn more about UNMC, including its history, impact on health care, and what it's like to work and train here.

Nebraska Medicine

Our fellows practice at training sites through UNMC's primary clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine.

Life in Omaha

UNMC students, employees, staff and faculty are located in the 10 square blocks that make up the Omaha campus. Learn more about what Omaha has to offer.

Apply to Our Program

For more information, please contact:
Tuwanda Cross
GME Senior Program Coordinator
cardiologyprograms@unmc.edu