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

Residency Program Leadership

Program Directors

Tammy Wichman, MD

Vice Chair of Education, UNMC Department of Internal Medicine
Professor, UNMC Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency

Tammy Wichman, MD

Trek Langenhan, MD

Associate Professor, UNMC Division of Hospital Medicine
Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency

Dr. Trek Langenhan

Amy Dreessen, MD

Assistant Professor, UNMC Division of General Internal Medicine
Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency

Amy Dreessen, MD

Rae Witt, MD

Associate Professor, UNMC Division of General Internal Medicine
Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency

Dr. Rae Witt

Brian Delaney, MD

Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine
Associate Program Director, Omaha VA

Brian Delaney, MD

Chief Residents

Katy Kim, MD

UNMC Chief Resident

Kate Bednarke, MD

VA Chief Resident

Kaci Griffin, MD

Ambulatory Chief Resident

Logan Spencer, MD

Scholarship and Patient Safety Chief Resident

Core Faculty

Kaitlyn M. Brittan, MD

Assistant Professor, UNMC Division of Rheumatology

Dr. Kaitlyn Brittan

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

Ryan Mullane, DO

Associate Professor, UNMC Division of Nephrology

Phone: 402-559-9227
Fax: 402-559-9504

Ryan Mullane, DO

Chelsea Navarrette, MD

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

Chelsea Navarrette, MD

Erin Ramelb, MD

Assistant Professor, UNMC Division of Hospital Medicine

Dr. Erin Ramelb

Cory Rohlfsen, MD

Associate Professor, UNMC Division of General Internal Medicine

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Dr. Rohlfsen

Alexandra Sorrick, MD

Assistant Professor, UNMC Division of General Internal Medicine

Dr. Alex Sorrick

Evan B. Symons, DO

Assistant Professor, UNMC Division of Hospital Medicine

Dr. Evan Symons

Trevor Van Schooneveld, MD

Professor, UNMC Division of Infectious Diseases
Program Director, UNMC Infectious Diseases Fellowship
Associate Medical Director, Infection Control and Epidemiology
Medical Director, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program

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

Trevor Van Schooneveld

Andrew Vasey, MD

Associate Professor, UNMC Division of General Internal Medicine

Dr. Andrew Vasey

Jill Zabih, MD

Assistant Professor, UNMC Division of Hospital Medicine

Dr. Jill Zabih

Program Administration

Stephanie Wichman

GME Senior Program Coordinator

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Stephanie Wichman

Glenda Cole, BS, MBA

GME Senior Program Coordinator

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Glenda Cole

Stephanie Hooten

Education Program Administrator

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Stephanie Hooten