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

Research

Our faculty work with patients involved in clinical trials related to pollen, allergies and immunology. Learn about our clinical trials and how you can participate through the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Find a clinical trial

Coming Soon BioCryst Clinical Study

This trial is open to adults and adolescents with Hereditary Angioedema Transitioning from injectable Berotralstat to oral Berotralstat.

Coming Soon GSK anti-TSLP Antibody Study

This study is for adults 18-75 years old with Uncontrolled Asthma, and who are NOT on Biologic medications.

VCD Study

Risk Factors for Vocal Cord Dysfunction Study is available to those who may have vocal cord dysfunction and are having their standard of care include an RLG scoping procedure. Subjects will be asked to complete a short questionnaire that is emailed to them. IRB# 0570-21-EP

Johns Hopkins Allergen Study

This study is accepting participants between the ages of 4-75 years old. Participants must have a diagnosis of allergies - environmental or food allergies and must NOT be on allergy shots. This study will use a new device called the Alex3 to test for 200+ allergens.

Jill Poole, MD

Environmental & Agricultural-related allergic & non-allergic lung disease
Interaction of environmental and occupational airborne exposures in lung disease and autoimmunity
Several clinical research studies in areas of asthma and hives

View recent publications

Sara May, MD

Drug allergies
Aspirin exacerbated respiratory disease
Asthma

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Andrew Rorie, MD

Aerobiology and airborne pollen

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Reporting pollen counts

Joel Van De Graaff, MD

Food allergies
Drug allergies
Urticaria

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Jen Luedders, MD

Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction/Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Chronic Cough

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Jose Zamora-Sifuentes, DO

Occupational disease
Eosinophilic esophagitis
Medical education

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Pollen Counts

We report seasonal pollen counts on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Allergy Excellence Fund

Support the Allergy Excellence Fund through the University of Nebraska Foundation.