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

Leadership

Department Leadership

Sarosh Rana, MD, MPH

Professor and Department Chair
Chris J. and Marie A. Olson Endowed Professor
President - Olson Center for Women's Health Advisory Committee

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Sarosh Rana, MD, Dept. of OB-GYN Chair

Teresa Berg, MD

Associate Professor
Section Chief, Maternal-Fetal Medicine

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Teresa Berg, MD

Jennifer Griffin, MD, MPH

Associate Professor
Medical Director of Olson Center for Women's Health, Nebraska Medicine
Section Chief, General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical Director of Gynecology, Nebraska Medicine
McGoogan Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Jennifer Griffin, MD, MPH

Kerry Rodabaugh, MD

Professor
McClure L. Smith Professor of Gynecologic Oncology
Section Chief, Gynecologic Oncology
Medical Director, Medical-Legal Partnership, Nebraska Medicine
Medical Director, Gynecologic Oncology, Buffett Cancer Center, Nebraska Medicine

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Kerry Rodabaugh, MD

Isuzu Meyer, MD, MSPH, FACOG, FACS

Professor
Section Chief, Urogynecology and Reconstructive Surgery

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Isuzu Meyer, MD, MSPH

Karen Carlson, MD

Professor
Vice-Chair of Student and Community Education

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Karen Carlson, MD

John S. Davis, PhD

Professor
Director of Research and Development, Olson Center for Women's Health
Director - Signal Transduction Laboratory

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Phone: 402-559-5445

John S. Davis, PhD

Laura Cudzilo, MD

Assistant Professor
Residency Program Director

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Laura Cudzilo, MD

Carly Jennings, MD

Assistant Professor
Clerkship Director

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Carly Jennings, MD

Mary Kinyoun, MD

Assistant Professor
Residency Program Co-Associate Director

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Mary Kinyoun, MD

Heather Said, DO

Assistant Professor
Residency Program Co-Associate Director
Medical Director of the Olson Center Prenatal Diagnostic Center

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Heather Said, DO

Lindsey A. McAlarnen, MD, MSc, FACOG

Assistant Professor
Clerkship Associate Director

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Lindsey McAlarnen, MD

Katie Lessman, MD

Assistant Professor
Director, Clinical Specialty Track
Department Wellness Champion

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Katherine Lessman, MD

Rebecca Rimsza, MD

Assistant Professor
Unit-Based Medical Director, Women's Services, Nebraska Medicine

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Rebecca Rimsza, MD

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

Lana Molczyk

Olson Women's Health Resource Center Manager

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Phone: 402-559-4579

Lana Molczyk

Briley Patterson, BSN, RN, AMB-C

Clinic Manager, Olson Center Outpatient Clinics

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Phone: 402-559-4594

Briley Patterson

Heather Ramsey, DNP, APRN-CNM

Certified Nurse-Midwife
Adjunct Instructor (Clinician)
APP Supervisor, OB-GYN

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Heather Ramsey

Shylo Tracy-Bartunek, LPN

Ambulatory Supervisor, Olson Center Outpatient Clinics

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Phone: 402-559-9362

Shylo Tracy-Bartunek

Loretta Jones, LPN

Ambulatory Supervisor, Olson Center Outpatient Clinics

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Phone: 402-559-4559

Loretta Jones

Amanda Schraut, LICSW

Lead medical social worker for the Olson Center for Women's Health

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Phone: 402-559-5352

Amanda Schraut

Brianna Heneger

Prenatal Diagnostic Center Ultrasound Lead

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Phone: 402-559-4500

Gina Walsh

Operations Lead, Olson Center Outpatient Clinics

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Phone: 402-559-4574

Gina Walsh