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

Administrative Staff

Behind the Scenes: The Admin Team

Rick Blum, MPA, CMPE

Administrator III, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Director, Olson Center for Women's Health Clinics

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Phone: 402-559-6148

Rick Blum

Melissa Billings

Administrative Finance Associate

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Phone: 402-559-6151

Melissa Billings

Darcy Brougham-Emsick

Administrative Associate II
Assistant to Department Chair
Administrative/Finance Associate

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Phone: 402-559-2711

Darcy Brougham-Emsick

Carrie Drummond

Administrator I Research

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Phone: 402-552-6391

Carrie Drummond

Alicia Franksen

Administrative Projects Associate
Assistant for the Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Urogynecology Sections

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Phone: 402-559-6648

Alicia Franksen

Lauren Frodyma

Administrative Projects Associate
Assistant to the General OB-GYN Section and Midwifery Section

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Phone: 402-559-4405

Lauren Frodyma

Donna Larson

Administrative Projects Associate, Gynecologic Oncology Section

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Phone: 402-559-4520

Donna Larson

Lauren Luger

UME Educational Program Coordinator II, M3 and M4 Student Programs

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Phone: 402-559-8133

Lauren Luger

Jami E. Monico, MSEd, CHSE

Instructional Designer and Instructor

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Jami Monico

Stephanie Nano

Administrative Projects Associate and New Patient Specialist, Gynecologic Oncology Section

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Phone: 402-836-9369

Stephanie Nano

Erin Reed, BS

Clinical Trials Project Coordinator

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Phone: 402-559-4520

Christy Smith

Administrative Grants Associate
Olson Center for Women's Health Laboratories

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Phone: 402-559-5445

Christy Smith

Debbie Vierregger

Administrative Projects Associate
Assistant to Chief Department Administrator
Assistant to Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

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Phone: 402-559-6386

Debbie Vierregger

Jessica Wilde, C-TAGME

GME Senior Program Coordinator

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Phone: 402-559-6160

Jessica Wilde