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 Pediatrics — Residency — Residency Tracks — Global Health Track — Global Health Events

Global Health Events

The 19th International Conference of Jordan Pediatric Society & the 8th Ministry of Health Congress of Pediatrics

October 16-19, 2024
Amman-Jordan
Conference topics include a wide variety of pediatric medical information.
For more information and to register, click here!

Jordan Pediatric Society Conference 2024

2023

Consortium of Universities for Global Health 14th Annual Conference
- Global Health at a Crossroads: Equity, Climate Change & Microbial Threats
- April 14-16, 2023
- Washington D.C.

Global Health Day
- Public Health in Rwanda; Progress and Innovations in Maternal and Newborn Health in Low- and Middle-Income Countries; Career Conversations
- Featured Speakers: Prof Stephen Rulisa & Manpreet Singh
- April 19, 2023
- University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE

2022

Child Health Research Institute Global Health PI Seminar Series
- Global Challenges for Childhood Mental Health
- Featured Speaker: Dr. Arwa Nasir
- April 20, 2022
- University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE

Rwanda-Nebraska One Health Seminar Series
- Human Resource for Health (HRH) in Rwanda: Sustainability and Lessons Learned
- Featured Speaker: Dr. Stephen Rulisa
- May 18, 2022
- Virtual

Child Health Research Institute Mini-Summit
- Explore latest trends in Public Health research
- Featured Panelists: Ryan Cameron, Dr. LaShaune Johnson, Nancy Williams, Dr. Paul Darden, Dr. Ann Davis, Dr. Ellen Kerns, & Dr. Michelle Warren
- Featured Speakers: Dr. Russell McCulloh, Dr. David Dzewaltowski, Bibhusha Karki, Aislinn Rookwood, & Dr. Hana Niebur
- July 19, 2022
- Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Omaha, NE

Child Health Research Institute Conference
- Presentation on significant advancements in child health from members of CHRI's National Scientific Advisory Board and highlighted CHRI members
- November 3-4, 2022
- Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Omaha, NE

Rwanda-Nebraska One Health Seminar Series
- Globally Connected Medical Education at UGHE: Zoonoses, Butaro, and Omaha
- Featured Speakers: Dr. Patrick Orikiriz, Dr. Jana Broadhurst, Dr. David Brett-Major
- November 28, 2022
- Virutal

The 2nd International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2022)
- December 13-15, 2022
- Kigali, Rwanda