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

Kenneth M. Browne, MD Award

The Kenneth M. Browne, MD Award is presented by the Department of Neurosurgery to the highest ranking medical student graduating from the College of Medicine graduate who will be entering into a neurological surgery training program.

Established in 1995, the Browne Award creates an admirable model for medical students to pursue and will provide critical support to students embarking on seven additional years of training.

Dr. Browne exemplified the ideal of a dedicated physician: deeply skilled, community-focused, and endlessly curious. His mentorship under pioneers like Dr. Keegan laid the foundation for modern neurosurgery in Nebraska. Beyond the operating room, his passion for flight and the arts reflected a life lived fully. His name lives on through an award that inspires future neurosurgeons at UNMC.

Kenneth M. Browne Award Recipients:

Kenneth M. Browne Award Recipients:
1995	Mark J. Puccioni
1996	William E. Thorell
1997	Daniel J. Tomes
1998	Debra L. Steele
1999	Keith R. Lodhia
2000	Daniel L. Surdell
2001	John D. Hain
2001	Matthew R. Johnson
2002	Terri L. Keber
2002	Maria deBrito McGee
2004	Guy A. Music
2004	Matthew L. Miller
2006	Bradley A. Hiser
2006	Meysam A. Kebriaei
2006	Troy A. Munson
2006	Eric M. Thompson
2008	Joseph T. Cheatle
2008	Brian T. Farrell
2009	Benjamin J. Bixenmann
2009	Thomas J. Wilson
2012	Linden E. Fornoff
2013	Kyle P. Schmidt
2014	Jeremy R. Hosein
2015	Landon D. Ehlers
2015	Paige A. Lundy
2017	Benjamin G. McGahan
2017	Joseph P. Menousek
2018	Frank M. Mezzacappa
2018	Lance M. Villeneuve
2019	Matthew J. Kercher
2019	Laura A. Zima
2020	Tyler S. Pistone
2021	Patrick J. Opperman
2023	Susan E. Greni
2023	Natasha E. Hongsermeier-Graves
2025	Spencer D. Lau
2025	Jack E. Mordeson