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

Riley Machal, MD

Assistant Professor, UNMC Department of Psychiatry

Phone: 402-552-6002

Riley Machal

Riley D. Machal, M.D. is a psychiatrist dedicated to improving both mental and physical health outcomes for individuals living with psychosis. As Co-Director of Nebraska Medicine’s Active Support for Psychosis in Recovery (ASPIRE) Clinic, she has played a pivotal role in expanding access to comprehensive, person-centered care—particularly for individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis or those with treatment-resistant illness. Under her leadership, the clinic has implemented a reverse integrated care model, embedding primary care within psychiatric services to address the full spectrum of patient needs.

In addition to her clinical leadership, Dr. Machal is a passionate educator across all levels of medical training. She created the first behavioral health-focused Enhanced Medical Education Track (EMET) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), providing medical students with longitudinal exposure to psychiatry, including research and state policy initiatives. As Psychiatry Clerkship Director, she has expanded access to training opportunities throughout Nebraska. In March 2025, she also assumed the role of Associate Program Director for the UNMC psychiatry residency, where her focus includes curriculum development, professional growth, and trainee wellbeing.

Her outstanding contributions to education were recognized in 2024 with two international honors: the Early Career Educator Award from the Association for Academic Psychiatry and the Devneil Vaidya Junior Faculty Teaching Award from the Association for Directors of Medical Student Education in Psychiatry.

Education

BS: Human biology, Chadron State College, 2012
MD: University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2016
Internship: General Surgery, Vidant Medical Center, 2017
Residency: Psychiatry, Ohio State University, 2020

Patient Care

Clinic Practice Location
Poynter Hall, southwest corner of 42nd and Dewey Streets, 5th floor
Community Alliance, 4001 Leavenworth St.
Hospital Appointments
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