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

Travis McCumber, PhD

Associate Professor, Department of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Anatomy
Co-Director, Masters in Medical Anatomy Program

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Phone: 402-559-7833

Dr. McCumber’s teaching interests are in gross human anatomy and histology with a specific interest in dynamic small group and laboratory activities in relation to student learning and retention. Dr. McCumber participates in all Phase 1 Blocks of the medical student (COM) curriculum, as well as the Structure and Development of the Human Body course for physician assistant (MPAS) and graduate students.

Education

PhD, Biomedical Science, Creighton University School of Medicine
MS, Clinical Human Anatomy, Creighton University School of Medicine

Research

Dr. McCumber’s research interests are in bone biology with specific interest in bone geometry and microstructure. A wide spectrum of diseases and disorders increase the risk of bone damage and fracture. Increased risk is primarily a result of low bone mineral density, bone size and geometry, and/or compromised mechanical tissue properties. Improving understanding of the impact of morbidities on bone structure, will aid the advancement of diagnostics, pharmaceutical treatment, and bone health.

Selected Publications

McCumber TL, Cassidy KM, Latacha KS, Simet SM, Vilburn MJ, Urban ND, Vogt CM, Urban JA. Accuracy of ultrasound-guided localization of the peripatellar plexus for knee pain management. J Clin Anesth. 2019 Dec;58:1-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2019.04.005. Epub 2019 Apr 17. PMID: 31004974.
McCumber TL, Mott JL, Merani S, Rochling FA. Presentation of preclinical gastrointestinal anatomy via laparoscopic simulation. Clin Anat. 2022 Oct;35(7):953-960. doi: 10.1002/ca.23912. Epub 2022 Jun 4. PMID: 35527395; PMCID: PMC9540832.
Kratochvil TJ, Samson KK, Nelson KL, McCumber TL. Anatomical eModule Curriculum: Perceptions of Undergraduate Medical Students Amidst Limited Experiential Laboratory Learning. Med Sci Educ. 2024 May 24;34(5):1001-1009. doi: 10.1007/s40670-024-02076-y. PMID: 39450021; PMCID: PMC11496452.

Honors & Awards

Crystal Apple Award, UNMC MPAS, 2021
Association of American Medical Colleges LEAD Fellowship, AAMC, 2020
Class of 1962 Basic Science Outstanding Teacher Award, UNMC COM, 2018
Interprofessional Academy of Educators, UNMC, 2018