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.
  - Community Service
    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

Giving

From understanding emerging pathogens to finding cures for existing diseases, our mission has never been more urgent.

Private philanthropy helps fuel our globally recognized research, transforming novel discoveries into better diagnostic tools, treatments and prevention strategies. Your support drives life-changing advancements across our three core pillars:

Research: Funding early-stage pilot studies and accelerating the transition of innovative ideas from basic science and clinical trials into real-world solutions.
Patient Care: Elevating clinical care by supporting state-of-the-art treatments, advanced therapies and specialized support services.
Education: Training, mentoring and recruiting the upcoming generation of scientific and clinical pioneers, alongside world-class faculty.

We are driving transformative change, but we cannot do it alone. With your investment, our division can:

Address the world's most pressing global medical challenges
Attract and retain exceptional faculty physicians, investigators and educators
Pave the way for potential lifesaving medical breakthroughs

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Nebraska Medicine Infectious Disease Fund

Your gift fuels innovation across the UNMC Division of Infectious Diseases, supporting advanced workforce training, groundbreaking research, enhanced patient care and emerging priorities where philanthropic support can make an immediate difference.

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Infectious Diseases Research Fund

Your support advances pioneering research to prevent, diagnose and treat infectious diseases. From combating antimicrobial resistance, treating and preventing infections in cancer and transplant patients, to strengthening outbreak preparedness, our researchers are developing solutions to today's most pressing infectious threats.

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Infectious Disease Development Fund

Your gift provides flexible, immediate support for the infectious diseases division, helping accelerate new initiatives, strengthen programs and address emerging opportunities and needs.

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HIV Patient Care Fund

Your contribution directly supports patients receiving care through the Specialty Care Clinic, helping ensure access to comprehensive services, resources and support that improve health and quality of life.

Dr. Diana Florescu

Dr. Diana Florescu Infectious Diseases Clinical Research and Education Excellence Endowed Fund

Established in honor of Dr. Diana Florescu, this fund celebrates her extraordinary legacy. Dr. Florescu demonstrated strong beliefs in the power of education and the value of clinical research, those same ideals to which the fund is dedicated.