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

Application Information

Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship Program

We are accepting applications through August 1, 2025, for positions beginning July 1, 2026. Applications are reviewed in July and mid-August 2025 for all programs, with virtual interviews taking place at the end of August through October 2, 2025.

ACGME Program Requirements

Prior to appointment in the fellowship programs listed below, fellows should have completed an ACGME approved three-year cardiovascular fellowship program.

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship Program
The position for July 1, 2026, has been filled.

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Fellowship Program
This is a dedicated 4th-year program. We are accepting applications through August 1, 2025, for the position beginning July 1, 2026. Virtual interview taking place September 15, 2025.

Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program
This is a dedicated fourth-year program. We are accepting applications through August 1, 2025, for the position beginning July 1, 2026. Virtual interviews will take place September 10 and 17, 2025.

For all programs, applications will only be accepted through ERAS, with the required documentation listed below. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted via Thalamus.

Required Documentation

Personal statement concerning your short- and long-term career goals
Letter of recommendation from your internal medicine residency director
Two additional letters of reference from other physicians who know you well
Arrange for your Dean's letter and other credentials to be sent to the address on this page
Curriculum vitae with a current photograph attached
Medical school transcript
ECFMG certificate, if applicable
All three steps of USMLE are required
J-1 and H-1B visas accepted
A letter of recommendation from your Internal Medicine director for Cardiology fellowship candidates
A letter of recommendation from your Cardiology fellowship director for EP, Heart Failure and Interventional fellowship candidates

Apply for Fellowship

For more information, please contact:

Tuwanda Cross
GME Senior Program Coordinator
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
University of Nebraska Medical Center
982265 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-2265

Email: cardiologyprograms@unmc.edu

For more information about UNMC's residency programs and benefits, visit Graduate Medical Education.