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

— College of Medicine — Department of Pediatrics — Residency — Meet the Residents — Class of 2027

Class of 2027

Residents

Abdul-Rahman Abdul-Kafi, MD

Hometown: Columbia, MO
Undergrad: University of Missouri
Med School: University of Missouri

Abdul-Rahman Abdul-Kafi, MD

Hannah Ahlgren, MD

Hometown: Omaha, NE
Undergrad: Villanova University
Med School: Creighton University

Hannah Ahlgren, MD

Jamuna Buchanan, MD

Hometown: Rapid City, SD
Undergrad: Lewis and Clark College
Med School: University of South Dakota

Jamuna Buchanan, MD

Ren Ernst, MD

Hometown: Saint Charles, MO
Undergrad: Saint Louis University
Med School: Saint Louis University

Ren Ernst, MD

Mallory Feenstra, DO

Hometown: Omaha, NE
Undergrad: University of Nebraska-Omaha
Med School: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Mallory Feenstra, DO

Lauren Gavia, MD

Hometown: Fort Collins, CO
Undergrad: Carroll College
Med School: Creighton University

Lauren Gavia, MD

Brooke Hummel, DO

Hometown: Rapid City, SD
Undergrad: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Med School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University

Brooke Hummel, DO

Tristan Kuckelman, DO

Hometown: Lee’s Summit, MO
Undergrad: Missouri State University
Med School: A.T. Still University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Tristan Kuckelman

Rachel Lam, MD

Hometown: New York, New York
Undergrad: Fordham University
Med School: Loyola University

Rachel Lam, MD

Molly Lindsey, DO

Hometown: Denver, CO
Undergrad: Creighton University
Med School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Molly Lindsey, DO

Trevor Lockard, MD

Hometown: Omaha, NE
Undergrad: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Med School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine

Trevor Lockard, MD

Stacie Schlange, MD

Hometown: Springfield, NE
Undergrad: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Med School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine

Stacie Schlange, MD

Courtney Tom, MD

Hometown: Aiea, Hawaii
Undergrad: Creighton University
Med School: Creighton University

Courtney Tom, MD

Katelyn Unvert, DO

Hometown: Adams, NE
Undergrad: University of Nebraska-Kearney
Med School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Katelyn Unvert, DO

Nicholas Weaver, MD

Hometown: Omaha, NE
Undergrad: Saint Louis University
Med School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine

Nick Weaver, MD