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

Volunteer Activities Committee & Social Events

Committee Leadership

Chair: Karen Kroupa
Co-Chair: Whitney Petersen

Committee Members

Beth Montag
Jackie Nelson

August Actions of Happiness

Upcoming Events
August 26, 2025 - Lemonade Stand & Jackson Elementary School Supply Drive

Lemonade Stand & Jackson Elementary School Supply Drive

September 1- 15, 2025 - Photo contest submissions accepted
September 19, 2025 - Photo contest winner announced
September 23, 2025 - 8:30 am - Meet to walk down to the Catalyst Building coffee shop for a coffee break

Setember Events

October 28, 2025 - 11:30 am – 1 pm - Halloween Pot-luck and Costume Party

November 18, 2025 - 1-3 pm - Encompass Giving Tree Gift Tree Kick-off / Fall Fest and Fund Raiser

December 16, 2024 - 1:00 – 3:00 pm - Christmas Tea: Hot Cider, Tea, and Cookie Exchange

Past Events

May 2025: Walk to Lunch

October 2024: Halloween potluck and costume contest.

October 2023: Halloween potluck and costume contest.

October 2023: 2023 Komen Nebraska More Than Pink Walk

September 2023: A department outing at Werner Park to watch the Omaha Storm Chasers v. Indianapolis Indians

April 2023: Learn Over Lunch: Spring sugar cookie course

Staff from the Department of Surgery participated in a "Walk to Lunch"! Barrett's never disappoints!

Department of Surgery Halloween Contest and Potluck was spooktacular!