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

Cardiology Fellowship

The UNMC Division of Cardiology Fellowship program in Omaha is committed to developing pediatric cardiologists who will be among the best educated, skilled and prepared to become outstanding, board-certified, academic pediatric cardiologists. We offer an exceptional training experience built on the guiding principal of providing the best possible care for the patient and family.

Get to Know Our Program

Our personalized program consists of direct interaction with committed educators, a broad clinical experience, exceptional research opportunities and effective mentoring thus providing well-rounded, practical and comprehensive training.

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Training Highlights

Our services, rotations, research opportunities and everything else you need to know.

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Current and Previous Fellows

Your peers and predecessors.

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Facilities

Check out the advanced Cardiology unit at Children's Nebraska.

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Features of our Program

In the UNMC Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship program, you will experience challenges, growth and independence within a team that feels like family. You will have the opportunity to explore the full range of pediatric heart care and train in a state-of-the-art facility at Children's Nebraska, featuring advanced technologies and treatments.

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Downtown Omaha

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Pediatric Fellow Academy

The Pediatric Fellow Academy is a monthly gathering for fellow physicians of different pediatric specialties to come together for didactic sessions and social interactions.

Research Support

The Child Health Research Institute supports fellows on their research journey through funding, administrative support and opportunities to present your projects.

Contact Information

Christopher Curzon, DO
Fellowship Program Director

Jason Cole, MD
Associate Fellowship Program Director

Kristi Graybill, C-TAGME
Fellowship Program Coordinator

Mailing Address
Children's Nebraska
Attention: Kristi Graybill, C-TAGME
Cardiology Department
8200 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68114

How to Join Us

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