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 Obstetrics and Gynecology — Olson Women's Health Resource Center — Omaha Women's Health and Wellness Conference — 2022 Conference Videos

2022 Conference Videos

Conference Offerings

Messages of Hope: Persevering Through a Pandemic
Pain Treatment or Pain Management: A Biopsychosocial Approach to Chronic Pain
Cervical Cancer
You're Not Alone: Caring for our Family Members Across the Lifespan, panel discussion
Taking Control: Solutions for Bladder Leakage and Pelvic Prolapse, panel discussion
When Self-Care is Difficulty: Overcoming Barriers to Wellness
My Special Olympics Journey - Intellectual Disabilities and Health

"Messages of Hope: Persevering Through a Pandemic"

Brandy Clarke, PhD, LP (UNMC Munroe Meyer Institute)

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"Pain Treatment or Pain Management: A Biophychosocial Approach to Chronic Pain"

Kimberly Vacek, PhD (Nebraska Medicine Bellevue Family Medicine Clinic)
Lori Long, DPT, PT (Nebraska Medicine Chronic Pain Management Program)

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"Cervical Cancer"

Andreea Newtson, MD (UNMC Department of Ob/Gyn, Division of Gynecologic Oncology)

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"You're Not Alone: Caring for our Family Members Across the Lifespan" panel discussion

Panelists:

Kim Bainbridge (UNMC Munroe Meyer Institute, retired)
Maggie Neujahr (UNMC Munroe Meyer Institute)
Jason and Tina Velinsky (parent advocates)
Jenny Koley (self-advocate)
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"Taking Control: Solutions for Bladder Leakage and Pelvic Prolapse" panel discussion

Panelists from the Olson Center Urogynecology Division:

Jennifer Cera, DNP, WHNP
Mindy Rathe, MSN, WHNP
Elizabeth Hopkins, DPT, PT
Brittney Gilligan, OTD, OTR/L
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"When Self Care is Difficult: Overcoming Barriers to Wellness”

Panelists:

Shinobu Watanabe-Galloway, PhD (UNMC College of Public Health, Dept. of Epidemiology)
Georgia Jones, PhD (UNL Nutrition & Health Sciences)
Danae Dinkel, PhD (UNO School of Health and Kinesiology)
Lauren Holcomb, PhD (Nebraska Medicine Psychology Department)
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“My Special Olympics Journey – Intellectual Disabilities and Health”

Rachel Mulligan (Special Olympics Athlete and National Powerlifting Champion)

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