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

Marcela Pineda, MD

Assistant Professor

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Marcela Pineda, MD

Dr. Marcela Pineda is an obstetrician–gynecologist trained at Universidad Francisco Marroquín (Guatemala) and Jamaica Hospital Medical Center (Queens, NY). She provides compassionate, evidence-based care for patients from diverse backgrounds. Fluent in English and Spanish, she specializes in menopause and vulvar disorders and emphasizes shared decision‑making.

Specialty
General Obstetrics & Gynecology

Phone number for clinic appointments/questions: 402-559-4500

Phone number for academic offices: 402-559-4405

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Medical Training

Medical Degree
Universidad Francisco Marroquin, Guatemala, Guatemala

Residency
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Queens, NY

Patient Care

For appointments
Olson Center
402-559-4500
800-371-1244

Dr. Pineda is fluent in English and Spanish.

Professional Background

Dr. Pineda has provided care to women from diverse backgrounds in various settings. After graduating from Universidad Francisco Marroquín in Guatemala, she worked as a house officer in a dedicated OB-GYN hospital and a large medical center in Guatemala.

She completed her residency at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Queens, New York—one of the most diverse regions in the country—which enriched her experience and strengthened her ability to respect individual values and incorporate them into shared decision-making.

Dr. Pineda was previously employed at Cass Health where she provided full scope OB-GYN health care in a community hospital and three satellite clinics in rural Iowa. She promoted and expanded women’s healthcare services in southwest Iowa.

Hobbies & Interests

Hobbies: Birding, hiking and painting
Interests: Ballet and theater