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

Extraordinary Culture and Environment Residency Council

“Patients deserve to have doctors that are like them. I want to send a message – we want you here, we support you, we ask that you join in our mission.”

Dr. Chelsea Navarrette

Chelsea Navarrette, MD

Associate Vice Chair of Belonging and Community Engagement, UNMC Department of Internal Medicine

Council Members

Diane Bell, MD

House Officer II

Dr. Diane Bell

Tao Beninato, MD

House Officer III

Dr. Tao Beninato

Garima Bhandari, DO

Cardiology Fellow

Dr. Garima Bhandari

Nicolas Cortes-Penfield, MD, FACP, FIDSA

Associate Professor, UNMC Division of Infectious Diseases
Director, Orthopedic Infectious Diseases Service Line
Medical Director, Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy Program

Phone: 402-559-8650
Fax: 402-559-5581

Nicolas Cortes Penfield

Joe David, MD

House Officer II

Dr. Joe David

Nora M. Kovar, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor, UNMC Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Medicine

Phone: 402-559-3964
Fax: 402-559-8228

Nora Kovar, MD

Jasmine R. Marcelin, MD, FACP, FIDSA

Vice Chair of Belonging and Community Engagement, UNMC Department of Internal Medicine
Associate Professor, UNMC Division of Infectious Diseases
Associate Medical Director, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program

Phone: 402-559-8650
Fax: 402-559-5581

Jasmine Marcelin

Neema Mbele, MD

House Officer II

Neema Mbele, MD

Jenna McCoy, MD

House Officer II

Jenna McCoy, MD

Denilsa Navalha, MD

House Officer III

Denilsa Navalha, MD

Chelsea Navarrette, MD

Assistant Professor, UNMC Division of Hospital Medicine
Associate Vice Chair of Belonging and Community Engagement, UNMC Department of Internal Medicine
Assistant Dean for Admissions, UNMC College of Medicine

Chelsea Navarrette, MD

Sofia Quintero, MD

House Officer III

Dr. Sofia Quintero

Christine Tanna, MD

House Officer II

Dr. Christine Tanna

Chukwuebuka Ubochi, MD

House Officer III

Chukwuebuka Ubochi, MD

Sarah Uhm

UNMC MD-PhD Scholar

Debra Wekesa, MD

Nephrology Fellow
"I joined the council because I want all people in our UNMC residency and UNMC community to know they belong here. I think we all have a responsibility to work toward this goal and I see this group as the perfect avenue to do that."

Dr. Debra Wekesa