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

The Specialty Care Center

Our HIV team enhances the lives of patients through its work in research, education and clinical care.

Our mission is to deliver compassionate, evidence-based and patient-centered care to individuals living with or at risk for HIV. We are committed to eliminating barriers to care, advancing health equity, and improving the quality of life for our patients through:

Comprehensive clinical care
Innovative research
Education and training for both current and future health professionals

At the Specialty Care Center, we believe that every person deserves dignified, respectful and expert care—regardless of background, income or diagnosis.

Our dedicated HIV team—including physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, nurses, social workers, and support staff—works together to deliver outstanding patient care, conduct innovative research, and foster education, all with a shared commitment to the health and well-being of people with and at risk for HIV.

The Specialty Care Center (SCC) at Nebraska Medicine was established in 1997 under the leadership of Dr. Susan Swindells as a comprehensive, multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to the care of people living with HIV. Founded during a time when access to coordinated HIV care was limited in the region, the SCC emerged as a lifeline for patients across Nebraska and neighboring states. Over the years, we have expanded our services and team to meet the evolving needs of our patients—integrating primary care, behavioral health, dermatology, psychiatry, gender-affirming care, and more into one coordinated model.

Our clinic has grown to become the largest provider of HIV care in the region, supported in part by the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. We are proud to serve a diverse community and to provide affirming, high-quality care in a welcoming environment.

Sara Bares

Sara Hurtado Bares, MD

Associate Professor, UNMC Division of Infectious Diseases
Medical Director, Specialty Care Center

Phone: 402-559-5392

Fax: 402-553-5527