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.
  - Enhanced Medical Education Tracks
    EMET applicants are selected for Tracks based on their interest in the topic and motivation to complete work above and beyond the primary MD curriculum.
  - 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

— College of Medicine — Department of Internal Medicine — Divisions — Oncology and Hematology — Our Faculty — Laura Tenner, MD, MPH

Laura Tenner, MD, MPH

Associate Professor, Division of Oncology & Hematology
Gastrointestinal Cancer

Laura Tenner, MD

Dr. Tenner is an associate professor in the Division of Oncology and Hematology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She attended the University of Dallas Constantine College to earn her bachelor's degree. In 2007 she received her Doctor of Medicine from Texas A&M College of Medicine. Dr. Tenner was an internal medicine resident at the Indiana University School of Medicine from 2007-2010, then she did a year of Chief Residency before she served her hematology/oncology fellowship from 2011-2014. From 2012-2013 Dr. Tenner attended Indiana University School of Medicine as a Clinical Ethics fellow. In addition, she received her Master's in Public Health, Public Health/Health Services Research, from George Washington University in 2017.

Dr. Tenner was named the American Society of Clinical Oncology health policy leadership development program fellow for 2019-2020. She serves nationally on the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Board of Ethics as well as the ASCO Cancer Prevention Committee. She is currently serving on the ASCO Government Relations Committee.

Dr. Tenner’s clinical focus is gastrointestinal cancers, predominantly colorectal, neuroendocrine, gastric, esophageal and hepatobiliary cancers. She also has specialized training in ethics in oncology and population sciences research. She is actively engaged in medical practice, teaching, consulting, and clinical research.

Education

Medical School: Texas A&M University Health Science, 2007
Residency: Internal Medicine, Indiana University, 2011
Fellowship: Clinical Ethics, Indiana University School of Medicine, 2013
Fellowship: Hematology/Oncology, Indiana University School of Medicine, 2014
MPH: Public Health/Health Services Research, George Washington University, 2017

Patient Care

Hospital Appointments: Nebraska Medicine

Clinic Locations: Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center; Cancer Center at Village Pointe Health Center; Cancer Center at Bellevue Medical Center