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
Patient Care

Rana Research Lab

Dr. Sarosh Rana (first row, third from right), Dr. Rebecca Rimsza (first row, middle), and staff members of the Nebraska Medicine Labor and Delivery team.

Advancing Maternal Health Through Research, Leadership, and Innovation

Starting in August 2025, Dr. Sarosh Rana assumed the role of chair of the UNMC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, bringing visionary leadership and a deep commitment to maternal health. A nationally recognized expert in maternal-fetal medicine, Dr. Rana specializes in the care of women with high-risk pregnancies, including those affected by preeclampsia, hypertension, lupus, and transplant-related complications.

Her journey into maternal-fetal medicine began with a formative experience during residency in India, where she witnessed the preventable death of a young mother due to eclampsia. That moment shaped her lifelong mission: to ensure no woman dies giving birth. She has since become a pioneer in using angiogenic biomarkers to predict adverse pregnancy outcomes and has led transformative initiatives like the systematic treatment and management of postpartum hypertension program to improve postpartum hypertension care and reduce disparities.

As the Dept. Of OB-GYN chair, Dr. Rana envisions expanding access to equitable care across Nebraska, strengthening research collaborations, and fostering excellence in education and clinical practice. Her leadership is already inspiring new programs, faculty growth, and community engagement across the department.

Dr. Rana is the president of It fosters international collaboration among clinicians and researchers and publishes evidence-based recommendations to standardize care worldwide.

Dr. Rana is the president of International Society for the Study of Hypertension and Pregnancy (ISSHP) a global organization focused on improving maternal and fetal health by advancing research, education, and clinical guidelines for hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, such as preeclampsia.