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.
  - Community Service
    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
Patient Care

EMBRACE Team

Left to right: Rick Blum, Dr. Sarosh Rana, Briley Patterson, and Dr. Neil Hamill (at a site visit in Grand Island)

The EMBRACE program is led by an interdisciplinary team with expertise in maternal health, clinical care, education, and program evaluation.

Based at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine, the team collaborates with partners across the state to advance evidence-based practices, support systemwide initiatives, and improve maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Meet the EMBRACE Team Members

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

EMBRACE Founder and Program Director

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

Neil A. Hamill, MD

Associate Professor
Section Chief, Maternal-Fetal Medicine

EMBRACE Medical Director

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Neil Hamill, MD

Briley Patterson, BSN, RN, AMB-C

EMBRACE Manager

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Phone: 402-559-4594

Briley Patterson, BSN, RN

Courtney Thomas

EMBRACE Coordinator

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KP Gesch, BSN, RN, C-EFM

EMBRACE Educator

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Brianna Heneger

EMBRACE Ultrasound Lead

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Brianna Heneger

Michelle Pieters, MSc

EMBRACE Clinical Research Coordinator

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Michelle Pieters

Brian Carey Sims, PhD, MA

Director, Center for Metrics and Evaluation, College of Public Health

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Rebecca Rimsza, MD

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

STAMPP-HTN Medical Director

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Rebecca Rimsza, MD

Melissa Buman, MSN

STAMPP-HTN Director

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Phone: 402-552-9521

Melissa Buman

Rick Blum, MPA, CMPE

Administrator III

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Phone: 402-559-6148

Rick Blum, MPA, CMPE