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 — Neonatology — Faculty and Staff

Faculty and Staff

Chief

Ann Anderson Berry, MD, PhD

Professor, Division of Neonatology
Chief, Division of Neonatology
Vice Chair of Research, Department of Pediatrics

Ann Anderson Berry, MD, PhD

Faculty

Nicole D. Birge, MD

Associate Professor, Division of Neonatology

Nicole D. Birge, MD

Brianna Brei, MD

Assistant Professor, Division of Neonatology

Brianna Brei, MD

Gareth E. Fletcher, MD

Assistant Professor, Division of Neonatology

Gareth E. Fletcher, MD

Nathan Gollehon, MD, MHPTT

Associate Professor, Division of Neonatology
Vice Chair, Education, Department of Pediatrics
Director of Pediatric Undergraduate Medical Education

Nathan Gollehon, MD, MHPTT

Brian Juber, MD

Assistant Professor, Division of Neonatology

Brian Juber, MD

Harold Kaftan, MD

Associate Professor, Division of Neonatology

Harold Kaftan, MD

Courtney McLean, MD

Associate Professor, Division of Neonatology
Program Director, Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship Training Program
Director of Pediatric Fellows Academy
Director of Children's Hospital & Medical Center Neonatal Transport Team

Courtney McLean, MD

Eric Peeples, MD, PhD

Associate Professor, Division of Neonatology

Eric Peeples, MD, PhD

John W. Schmidt, MD

Associate Professor, Division of Neonatology

John W. Schmidt, MD

David Soffer, MD

Assistant Professor, Division of Neonatology

David Soffer, MD

Terence Zach, MD

Adjunct professor, Division of Neonatology
Chair, Department of Pediatrics, Creighton University School of Medicine
Medical Director, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Bergan Mercy Medical Center
Medical Director, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, CHI Health Lakeside Hospital

Terence Zach, MD

Zahi Zeidan, MD

Assistant Professor, Division of Neonatology
Medical Director, Fetal Care Center, Children's Hospital & Medical Center

Zahi Zeidan, MD

Research Faculty

Melissa Thoene, PhD

Assistant Professor, Division of Neonatology
Adjunct Professor for the College of Allied Health
Allied Health Profession, Medical Nutrition Education Division

Melissa Thoene, PhD

Fellows
Shannon Haines, MD
Jennifer Legino, MD
Pramod Shrestha, MD

Administrative Staff
Christine Nelson (Children's)
Mary Bowder (UNMC)