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 — Critical Care — Fellowship — Conference Schedule

Conference Schedule

Fellow Didactics

Occurs weekly at Children's.

Flipped classroom approach, primarily, with review and emphasis on particularly relevant material. Fellows will have an opportunity to ask questions to ensure understanding. There will also be monthly summative assessments over the previous month’s material. These will not be ‘graded’ but will serve to guide the fellow and faculty on areas of strength and opportunity.

Pediatric Grand Rounds

Occurs weekly at Children's.

Q&A format.

Resident Patient Management Conference

Occurs weekly at Children's.

Q&A format.

Cath Conference

Occurs weekly at Children's.

Q&A format. Required on CICU Rotation. Optional on Other Rotations

PICU Case Presentations (e.g M & M)

Occurs monthly at Children's.

Format - presenter or Q&A.

CICU Case Presentations (e.g. M & M)

Occurs monthly at Children's.

Format - presenter or Q&A.

PICU and CICU Interdisciplinary Meeting

Occurs monthly at Children's.

Format - presenter or Q&A.

PICU and CICU Chronic Care Conference

Occurs weekly at Children's.

Format - presenter when on service or Q&A.

Divisional Meeting

Occurs weekly at Children's.

Format - participation in discussion/issues and/or Q&A

Housewide Case Presentations

Occurs quarterly at Children's.

Format - participation in discussion/issues and/or Q&A

Grant/Manuscript Writing Group

Occurs at Children's quarterly.

Formats - Q&A, Peer/expert review/recommendations of writing(s)

Ethics Committee

Fellows attend twice a year.

Formats - Presenting or Q&A depending on case; will be asked to attend if/when PICU/CICU patient discussed amongst ethics committee

Cardiac Arrest Prevention Review

Occurs bi-weekly at Children's.

Formats: Participate in discussion, Q&A. Will be expected to lead review/discussion in a few of these during 2^nd and 3^rd year.

Faculty Development

Occurs monthly at UNMC.

Format - Present for presentation and Q&A after

Divisional Journal Club

Occurs twice a month at Children's.

Format - depending on role, presenting or listening with Q&A after

Fellow Journal Club

Occurs monthly at Children's.

Format - Depending on role, presenting or listening with Q&A after