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

Michael Facciolo, MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, UNMC

Dr. Michael Facciolo

Aside from my clinical work of always striving to provide exceptional critical care to critically ill and injured patients and compassionate care for their families, my primary interests are within the realms of simulation and education. Through my interest in these domains, I believe I will empower medical learners of all levels to broaden and deepen their clinical acumen as well as develop the necessary interprofessional and patient-facing communication skills to excel throughout their careers.

My additional clinical interests include pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome, catecholamine-refractory vasoplegic shock, and extracorporeal organ support systems. The intersection of these clinical interests with my primary interests in education and simulation provides ample opportunity for novel educational experiences with medical learners.

Education

Medical School
Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica

Residency
University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga, TN

Fellowship
University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY

Research Interests

To utilize medical simulation as a mechanism by which to enhance the education and clinical practice of medical learners of all levels.
To develop and implement novel educational curricula for medical learners in the domain of critical care leveraging high fidelity, augmented reality, and virtual reality simulation experiences.

Patient Care

Board Certification

Pediatrics

Additional Academic Roles

Associate Medical Director, Simulation, UNMC/Children’s Nebraska
Local Medical Director, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Courtesy Staff, CHI Health St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Lincoln, NE

Professional Organizations

American Academy of Pediatrics, 2015 – Present
Society of Critical Care Medicine, 2018 – Present
Society for Simulation in Healthcare, 2021 – Present

Honors and Awards

“Rookie of the Year”, UTCOM-C, 2018
Medical Student Teaching Award in Pediatrics, UTCOM-C, 2019
Senior Resident Teacher of the Year, UTCOM-C, 2020
Resident Teaching Division of the Year, UofL, 2021-2022
Graduating Fellow Award for Teaching Excellence, UofL, 2023
Chair’s Achievement Award with Highest Honors, UofL, 2023