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
  Resources for residents and fellows include an assistance program, a private wellness lounge and housing assistance.
- 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.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Overview
- About DEI
  UNMC fosters an inclusive environment that embraces the differences in all people, and where all feel welcomed and supported.
- Pathway Programs
  We are developing a diverse workforce through innovative programming that inspires K-12 and college students to choose careers in medicine and research.
- DEI in the Curriculum
  Diversity, equity and inclusion concepts are included in all three phrases of the College of Medicine's curriculum.
- Community Engagement
  We center our community partner needs particularly in marginalized and underserved populations.
- Our Team
  Contact our office for questions, consults on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Departments

— College of Medicine — Department of Pediatrics — Divisions — Cardiology — Faculty and Staff

Faculty and Staff

Chief

Jeffrey W. Delaney, MD

Theodore F. Hubbard Endowed Chair, Pediatric Cardiology
Professor, Division of Cardiology
Division Chief, Pediatric Cardiology

Jeffrey W. Delaney, MD

Faculty

Benjamin Acheampong, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor, Division of Cardiology

Benjamin Acheampong, MD, MPH

Thomas J. Blount, MD

Assistant Professor, Division of Pediatric Cardiology

Thomas J. Blount, MD

Jason T. Christensen, MD

Associate Professor, Division of Cardiology

Jason T. Christensen, MD

Jason M. Cole, MD

Assistant Professor, Division of Cardiology

Jason M. Cole, MD

Jonathan W. Cramer, MD

Associate Professor, Division of Cardiology

Jonathan W. Cramer, MD

Christopher L. Curzon, DO

Associate Professor, Division of Cardiology
Associate Program Director, Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship

Christopher L. Curzon, DO

Christopher C. Erickson, MD

Professor, Division of Cardiology
Director, Electrophysiology and Genetic Arrhythmias

Christopher C. Erickson, MD

Scott E. Fletcher, MD

Professor, Division of Cardiology
Director, Pediatric Exercise Laboratory

Scott E. Fletcher, MD

Trey Jantzen, MD, FASE

Associate Professor, Division of Cardiology

Trey Jantzen, MD, FASE

Ling Li, MD, PhD, APCA, FASE

Assistant Professor, Division of Cardiology

Ling Li, MD, PhD, APCA, FASE

Amanda Marshall, MD

Assistant Professor, Division of Cardiology
Assistant Professor, Division of Critical Care

Amanda M. Marshall, MD

Ameeta Martin, MD

Associate Professor, Division of Cardiology

Ameeta B. Martin, MD

Eyad K Najdawi, MD

Assistant Professor, Division of Cardiology

Dr. Eyad K. Najdawi, MD

Jeffrey A Robinson, MD

Assistant Professor, Division of Cardiology

Jeffrey A. Robinson, MD

Matthew W. Sorenson, MD

Assistant Professor, Division of Cardiology

Matthew W. Sorenson, MD

Sara K Swanson, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor, Division of Cardiology

Sara K. Swanson, MD, PhD

Rachel A. Taylor, MD

Assistant Professor, Division of Cardiology

Rachel A. Taylor MD

Shane F. Tsai, MD

Section Chief of Electrophysiology, Division of Cardiology
Vice Chair for Specialty Clinical Care, Department of Internal Medicine
Associate Professor, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine

dr. tsai

Melissa A. Wehrmann, MD

Assistant Professor, Division of Cardiology

Melissa Wehrmann, MD

Jennifer A. Winter, MD

Assistant Professor, Division of Cardiology

Jennifer Winter, MD

Angela Yetman, MD

Professor, Division of Cardiology
Program Director, Adult Congenital Heart Disease Fellowship
Medical Director, Marfan & Thoracic Aorta Disease Program

Dr. Angela Yetman

Fellows

Mohammad Al-omary, MBBS

Cardiology Fellow

Mohammed Al-omary

Samantha R. Gilg, MD

Cardiology Fellow

Samantha R. Gilg

Adam Larsen, DO

Cardiology Fellow

Adam Larsen

Jaikaran Man Singh, MBBS

Cardiology Fellow

Jaikaran Man Singh, MBBS

Administrative Staff

Priscilla Phillips, Administrator II