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

Application

Our vascular surgery fellowship is a fully-accredited, two-year independent model fellowship program. One position per academic year is available for match.

Applicants must submit all necessary materials via the Electronic Residency Application System no later than December 31. Applications received after that date will not be accepted. Please do not fax, e-mail, or mail application materials unless specifically requested to do so. Any materials received outside of ERAS will not be considered.

Requirements

All applications must be submitted through ERAS
3 letters of recommendation required - 1 from your current program director and/or department chair, plus 2 additional professional letters of recommendation
Successful completion of general surgery residency*
Clinical experience in the United States is required
USMLE Step 1 & 2 scores of PASS or no less than 230 on first attempt
USMLE Step 3 - must be completed prior to ranking
ECFMG certificate required for all international medical graduates

*With regard to single accreditation, osteopathic candidates must complete post-graduate years 3 through 5 of their training in an ACGME accredited general surgery residency.

Interview Process

Interview dates will be scheduled between the months of February and March. Upon acceptance of your application, you will be contacted by the program coordinator to schedule an interview. All final candidate applications will be evaluated by the Vascular Surgery program faculty, ranked and submitted to the National Resident Matching Program. Start date for fellowship is August 1 of the match year.

Applicants must register with both ERAS and NRMP to participate in the Match process.

Important Dates for Match 2025

November 12, 2026 - ERAS opens to applicants
December 2, 2026 - Programs get access to applications
December 31, 2026 - Applications must be submitted
Interview dates: February through March

All interviews will be held in-person with a social event scheduled for the night prior to the interview date. Candidates selected for interview will be notified in early January 2027 via email. Interview dates are planned for a half-day sessions and filled on a first-come first-served basis. Fellow selection is made without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or creed.