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 Surgery — About Us — Department of Surgery Wellness Program — Volunteer Activities Committee & Social Events

Volunteer Activities Committee & Social Events

Committee Leadership

Chair: Jeannie Thomas
Co-Chair: Karen Kroupa

Committee Members

Christina Boje
Mark Carlson, MD
Val Danner
Angela Hanna, MD
Reagan Huber
Meghana Kashyap
Alexandra Lane
Toni Laux
Quan Ly, MD
Josh Mammen, MD
Ashley McClain
Kimberly McLaughlin
Jackie Nelson
Becky Palensky
Neesha Patel
Jill Povondra
Jessica Shank, MD
Diane Treat
Sarah Trimm

The Department of Surgery hosted a Halloween potluck and costume contest.

Participants enjoyed the camaraderie and entertainment from the amazing contestants.

The Department of Surgery Halloween potluck and costume contest.

The Department of Surgery Halloween potluck and costume contest.

Past Events

October 2023: Halloween potluck and costume contest.

October 2023: 2023 Komen Nebraska More Than Pink Walk

September 2023: A department outing at Werner Park to watch the Omaha Storm Chasers v. Indianapolis Indians

April 2023: Learn Over Lunch: Spring sugar cookie course

Book Repository

Located on the 4th Floor, Medical Science Building, Room 4591

This is an opportunity for faculty and staff to donate books to a Department of Surgery Library, where they can be checked out, and returned once finished.

We are now taking book donations for our Book Repository. If you have any type of book that you think others would enjoy and you no longer feel a need to have it taking up space in your home of office, please drop it off in Tracy Hanzek’s office at MSB 4515. The DOS Wellness Library will be located on the bookshelf outside of MSB 4591. You are welcome to “check out” a book just like you did in high school and you will have 30 days till you will need to either return the book or check it out for an extended period of time in order to finish reading it.

Create a town square/bulletin board on Teams/Sharepoint

The goal is to easily share information such as:

Social calendar
Advice on questions about schools, sitters, handymen, etc.
Area to share interests or hobbies that other might be interested in (painting, woodworking, furniture refurbishing, etc.)

Lunch Hour Sessions

Yoga, Meditation, Fitness Classes

Currently Seeking Leader

Small Group Lunch/Dinner

Currently Seeking Leader