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.
  - Community Service
    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
Patient Care

Volunteer Activities Committee & Social Events

Upcoming Events

Stay tuned for upcoming events!

Past Events

April 2026 - Administrative Professionals Day Bingo and Lunch Event

April 2026 - UNMC Department of Surgery Fitness Challenge

March 2026 - Furniture Drive organized through The Last of My Brethren

February 2026 - Salty & Sweet Valentines Day Event

December 2025 - Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bedding Drive - Encompass Program

$575 in monetary donations and 3 bedding sets was raised be the Department of Surgery

December 2025 - Christmas Tea: Hot Cider, Tea, and Cookie Exchange

November 2025 - Celebrate Thanksgiving Scotcheroos Event

October 2025 - Halloween Potluck and Costume Party

September 2025 - Coffee Break to Catalyst Building

August 2025 - Lemonade Stand & Jackson Elementary School Supply Drive

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

Department of Surgery Administrative Professionals play a game of Bingo! Winners choose prizes!

Department administrators roll the wheel to pull the next Bingo letter and number combination.

Administrators show appreciation to administrative professionals during and event of Bingo and Nacho Bar!

Department of Surgery employees donated school supplies to Jackson Elementary and enjoyed lemonade and cookies.

Department of Surgery staff dressed up for a Halloween party and costume contest.

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!