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 — Internal Medicine Research — Promoting Physical Activity to Return to Life Activities

Promoting Physical Activity to Return to Life Activities

Research has shown that physical activity has many health benefits before, during and after cancer treatment. Let's get started on your journey to improve your health and quality of life.

Exercise is safe and possible even during treatment and some activity is better than none. Being more active before, during and after transplant has been shown to:

Reduce tiredness (fatigue)
Improve your immune system, which may help to lower risk of infection
Help your heart health
Improve your quality of life and how you feel emotionally
Strengthen your muscles
Improve bone health and keep your joints moving
Keep your bowels moving
Improve sleep
May help improve your memory

A client exercising with a trainer at Engage Wellness.

What Moves You?

Physical activity, including exercise before, during and after transplant can help you return to important life activities. Click the link above to anonymously share your motivations and the activities that are most important to you. Return back to this page once you've submitted the survey.

How Much Physical Activity Do You Need?

What is Moderate Intensity?

Try the talk test. When you are being active, just try talking. A moderate level of activity is what we recommend. Where you can talk comfortably, but not “sing.”

How Can You Get Started?

Walking is the easiest aerobic activity and requires no special equipment other than good walking shoes. Walk everyday.

Start with two to three muscle-strengthening exercises for upper and lower body at least two to three days a week.

Try these exercises below:

Chair Stands
Arm Curls with Resistance Bands or Dumbbells
Lateral Arm Raise
Seated Knee Extension

View step-by-step instructions to perform these exercises in this printable PDF.

What's Next?

Check out more of our resources and physical activity plans.

Transplant Optimization Clinic

Buffett

Our goal in the Transplant Optimization Clinic, located on the fourth floor of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, is to prevent or reduce some of the side effects common with transplant.

Learn more about our clinic and meet our team.

For more information, contact Marcia Free, RN, at 402-559-8151.