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 — Nephrology — Patient Care — Dialysis

Dialysis

Our faculty members oversee the care of patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing various forms of dialysis or renal replacement therapy.

In-center hemodialysis is typically performed three times weekly at a dialysis unit, whereas peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis are performed by the patient, typically with a care partner, at home.

Peritoneal Dialysis:
Faculty members provide peritoneal dialysis care (CAPD, CCPD) to patients throughout Nebraska and Western Iowa. The clinic is based at Fresenius Medical Care – Home Unit in Omaha.

Home Hemodialysis:
Faculty members are medical directors for one of the largest home hemodialysis programs in the country.

In-Center Hemodialysis

We provide in-center hemodialysis services at select dialysis clinics throughout Omaha and Western Iowa. Faculty members also serve as medical directors at the Fresenius Medical Care/Renal Advantage Incorporated Care Centers in Omaha, and the DaVita Dialysis Units in Harlan and Shenandoah Iowa.

Fresenius Medical Care - Center Street
4411 Center Street, Suite A
Omaha NE 68105
(402) 558-3284
Medical Director:
Jay L. Hawkins, MD

Fresenius Medical Care - Omaha West
15801 West Dodge Road
Omaha NE 68118
(402) 697-7553
Medical Director:
Jay L. Hawkins, MD

Dialysis Clinics Incorporated - Spring Street
7070 Spring Street
Omaha NE 68106
(402) 505-8004

Fresenius Medical Care - Ames Avenue
5084 Ames Avenue
Omaha NE 68104
(402) 451-7754
Medical Director:
Marius Florescu, MD

DaVita Omaha South Dialysis
3339 L Street
Omaha NE 68107
(402) 734-0772

Fresenius Home Dialysis
2916 South 84th Street
Omaha NE 68124
(402)-393-2865
Medical Director:
Troy J. Plumb, MD

DaVita Shenandoah Dialysis
300 Pershing Avenue
Shenandoah IA 51601
(712) 246-5220
Medical Director:
Scott Westphal, MD

DaVita Harlan Dialysis
2802 12^th Street
Harlan IA 51537
(712) 755-4257
Medical Director:
Troy J. Plumb, MD

DaVita Cornhusker Dialysis
505 Cornhusker Rd, Ste 107
Bellevue, NE 68005
1 (800) 424-6589