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.
  - Enhanced Medical Education Tracks
    EMET applicants are selected for Tracks based on their interest in the topic and motivation to complete work above and beyond the primary MD curriculum.
  - 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

— College of Medicine — Department of Internal Medicine — Divisions — Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Medicine — Fellowship Programs — Education & Training

Education & Training

The goal of the division of geriatrics, gerontology and palliative medicine is to improve the ability of health professionals to provide better care for older people as members of interprofessional teams.

Our training emphasizes not only the content of geriatric and hospice and palliative medicine but also approaches to deliver patient-centered care as members of interprofessional teams emphasizing communication, role clarification, team functioning, collaborative leadership and conflict resolution.

Faculty member discusses results with a trainee.

Learn About Our Fellowships

Our division offers two fellowship opportunities - a Geriatic Medicine fellowship and a Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship.

Internal Medicine Resources

Learn about our three Internal Medicine residency programs.

Med-Geri Residency Track

Our integrated track helps residents develop excellent skills in caring for elderly patients or prepares them for further fellowship training.

Geriatric Medicine Fellowship

Our division offers two fellowship programs. Learn about the Geriatric Medicine fellowship here.

Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship

Our division offers two fellowship programs. Learn about the Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship here.

Internal Medicine Faculty Development

Our Internal Medicine Department actively supports faculty members in their educational, research, and patient care efforts, taking an individualized approach in ensuring all faculty reach their goals.

Internal Medicine Grand Rounds

Grand Rounds originated as part of residency training to present clinical problems and focus on current or interesting cases. For our department, grand rounds is an integral component of medical education, teaching new information and enhancing clinical reasoning skills.

UNMC Resources

Office of Graduate Medical Education

Learn about resident and fellowship benefits, research assistance and the GME Research Journal.

Enhanced Medical Education Tracks (EMET)

The division of geriatrics, gerontology and palliative medicine offers an Aging and Integrative Medicine EMET.

Student Success

Learn about accessibility, safety, wellness, and diversity & inclusivity resources.

Academic Affairs

The Office of Academic Affairs is responsible for enriching the academic experiences of students and faculty at UNMC.

Faculty Development

The Office of Faculty Development at UNMC aims to enhance our diverse faculty's skills in clinical and classroom teaching, research, leadership and scholarship.

Simulation and Experiential Learning

High-fidelity simulation, interprofessional collaboration and experiential learning technologies are key features of UNMC's iEXCEL program.

From our on-site fitness facility and counseling programs to professional development and campus events, UNMC encompasses wellness in everything we do.

Our Omaha Campus

UNMC shares a central Omaha campus with its primary clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine. This area includes classrooms, labs, clinical spaces, the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, the Center for Healthy Living, the Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute, and the homes of five colleges, along with three hospital towers.