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International Healthcare Services University of Nebraska Medical Center / The Nebraska Medical Center

Excellence in Cancer Care and Transplantation

988130 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198-8130 Telephone: (402) 559-3090, Fax: (402) 552-2405, Email: [email protected], Internet: www.unmc.edu/international

The University of Nebraska Medical Center and The Nebraska Medical Center

International Healthcare Services Educational & Training Programs for Saudi Arabia

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International Healthcare Services Educational & Training Programs for Saudi Arabia

May 15, 2012

CONTENTS

1. Fellowship Programs: a. Cardiology b. Renal Disease c. Ophthalmology d. Radiology e. Allied Health

2. Monroe Myer Institute

3. Nursing Programs

4. Surgical Training

5. Pathology and Microbiology

6. Cardiology

7. Transplant Surgery Observation Fellowships

8. Gastroenterology – Hepatology Fellowships

9. Nephrology Fellowships

10. Infectious Disease Fellowships

11. Vascular/Interventional Radiology Fellowships

12. Rheumatology and Immunology Fellowships

13. College of Pharmacy

14. Allied Health Programs

15. College of Public Health

16. International Faculty Exchange Programs

For more information on all International Programs for the Saudi Arabian Culture Mission, please contact Nizar Mamdani at [email protected] or Tel: +1-402-559-3656






International Healthcare Services

I. Fellowship Programs – could run for up to one academic year

Educational & Training Programs for Saudi Arabia

May 15, 2012 The University of Nebraska Medical Center and The Nebraska Medical Center (“UNMC”) is very pleased to offer the following programs to the healthcare professionals and medical students from Saudi Arabia, sponsored by the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (“SACM”). Please note that the all healthcare professionals and students applying for these training programs will be selected on UNMC’s then current policies, admission criteria and other rules and regulations.

1. Cardiology 2. Renal Diseases 3. Ophthalmology 4. Radiology 3-6 months (non-interventional) – MRI/CT 5. Allied Health

II. Surgical Skills Training

We are one of the few programs in the country that have such an extensive curriculum for surgical skills training and we are expanding on a significant basis. This is a provisional list and we do roughly 36-38 sessions every year. (See attached for more details)

III. Allied Health Programs http://www.unmc.edu/alliedhealth/docs/TogetherInHealth.pdf

1. Clinical Laboratory Science (1 student – immediate) 2. Clinical Perfusion 3. Diagnostic Medical 4. Sonography 5. Computed Tomography 6. Magnetic Resonance 7. Imaging 8. Cytotechnology (1 student – immediate) 9. Medical Nutrition 10. Physical Therapy 11. Radiation Therapy


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12. Nuclear Medicine Technology 13. Physician Assistant 14. Radiography (1 student – immediate)

Medical Students Program – Up to 6 months

1. Oncology (Jan 2013) 2. Cardiology (Jan 2013) 3. Nephrology 4. Gastro (July 2012) 5. Radiology (July 2012) 6. Surgical Oncology 7. Neurology (Fen 2013)

IV. Pathology Programs

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Customized programs in various specialties in Pathology are offered by TNMC’s Pathology Department 3 months to 1 year – see attached for details

V. Genetics Programs

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Customized programs in various specialties in Genetics are offered by TNMC’s Pathology Department 3 months to 1 year - – see attached for details

VI. Monroe Myer Institute http://www.unmc.edu/mmi/index.htm 1. Recreational Therapy 2. Social Work 3. Speech-LangCenter for Autism Spectrum Disorders 4. Developmental Neuroscience 5. Developmental Pediatrics 6. Education and Child Development 7. Genetic Medicine:

i. Adult Genetics Clinic ii. Adult Metabolic Clinic iii. Children's Developmental Clinic iv. Children's Metabolic Clinic v. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Diagnostic Clinic vi. Genetics Clinic vii. Hereditary Cancer Clinics viii. Prenatal Genetic Clinics ix. Genetic Testing

8. Human Genetics LaboratoryOccupational Therapy 9. Pediatric Feeding Disorders 10. Physical Therapy:

i. Seating and Power Mobility Clinic ii. Motion Analysis Lab iii. Telemedicine Clinic iv. Pedals Program

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11. Psychology i. Clinical Training Programs ii. Degree and Certification Programs iii. Academic Issues iv. Behavioral Health

12. Language Pathology

VII. Nursing School Programs (Summer programs) 1. Clinical Rotation – up to 2 months 2. Review of NCLEX Certification courses 3. Observational Programs – could be on a year-round basis in certain departments and specialties

VIII. International Faculty Exchange Programs

The Office of International Healthcare Services of TNMC can arrange visits by faculty member for lectures, training, education and conference.

IX. Contact: Nizar Mamdani Executive Director International Healthcare Services University of Nebraska Medical Center 988130 Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, Nebraska 68198-8130 USA Direct Tel: +1-402-559-3656 Office: +1-402-552-2409 Fax: +1-402-552-2405 Mobile: +1-402-312-0012 [email protected] www.unmc.edu/international














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Surgical Skills Training Programs with Certification

A combination of theoretical review, hands-on cadaver center and live patient observation: We are one of the few programs in the country that have such an extensive curriculum for surgical skills training and we are expanding on a significant basis. This is a provisional list and we do roughly 36-38 sessions every year. It has been arranged through the department of Surgery to enable surgical residents to practice surgical techniques/procedures prior to undertaking the same procedures in the operating room. The purpose of this exercise is to provide residents with the opportunity to perform the surgical procedures in a more learner-friendly and less tense environment. The cadaver lab sessions will have a major emphasis on teaching surgical skills to Surgery Residents in the current work hour environment. These sessions will consist of taking residents through surgical procedures appropriate for the year of training under the guidance of Faculty of the Department of Surgery. The Faculty will take the residents through the pertinent anatomy prior to letting them perform the procedures under direct supervision. It is envisaged that attempts will be made to limit the number of residents (2-5) per session, so that all residents can actually perform the procedures to enhance the learning potential. The "small group model" enables a good Faculty to resident ration of 1:2. The cadavers used are "lightly embalmed" and differ from the cadavers that first year medical students dissect upon. The "lightly embalmed" cadavers differ from the regular cadavers in that the structures/viscera look and feel more like the live tissue encountered in the operating room. The similarity to live tissue, small groups of residents and presence of the Faculty provides the right environment for surgical residents to practice and learn the techniques of Surgery. For more information, please contact the International department at [email protected]

Date

Procedures

June 22nd

Intubation/Cricothyroidtomy/Tracheostomy/Paracentesis

June 25th

Central line placement/chest tube placement/Thoracentesis July 11th

Appendectomy/cholecystectomy/gastrostomy, jejunostomy tube placement

July 18th

Bowel anastomosis workshop- hand sewn/stapled, exposure to various staplers and hemostatic devices

July 25th

Left hemicolectomy, sigmoid colectomy, Low anterior resection Aug 22nd

Right hemicolectomy

Aug 29th

Distal pancreatectomy, splenectomy Sept 5th

Right hepatectomy, left hepatectomy, left lateral segmentectomy, caudate lobectomy

Oct 17th

Inguinal /femoral hernia repair Oct 24th

Left hemicolectomy, sigmoid colectomy

Oct 31st

Gastrectomy, partial, total Nov 7th

Distal pancreatectomy, splenectomy

Feb 13th

Bowel anastomosis workshop Feb 27th

Low anterior resection

Mar 20th

Right and left adrenalectomy Mar 27th

Gastrectomy- total, partial

April 3rd

Right hemicolectomy April 17th

Right hepatectomy, left hepatectomy, left lateral segmentectomy, caudate resection

May 1st

Pancreaticoduodenectomy May 15th

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May 29th

Total abdominal colectomy, low anterior resection

The Department of Pathology & Microbiology The Department of Pathology and Microbiology at UNMC provides three unique Fellowship programs:

1. Surgical Hematopathology, and Clinical Microbiology: Our fellowships offer specialized and highly-interactive opportunities for the fellows designed to provide advanced, practical clinical experiences, as well as excellent research opportunities. We also have opportunities for traditional postdoctoral fellowship positions in our research laboratories Surgical Pathology Program Description This fellowship will provide advanced training in diagnostic Surgical Pathology. The goal of the fellowship would be to improve and learn diagnostic skills so as to ease the transition from residency to independent sign out. Dr. Subodh Lele is the program director for the surgical pathology fellowship. Attention will be given to fulfill the needs of the individual fellow in terms of gaining skills towards pursuing a career in either private practice or academics. Highlights of the surgical pathology fellowship include independent sign out in the last three months of the fellowship. Approximately 25 pathologists on staff have a wide variety of subspecialty expertise to further enhance the fellow’s training. There will be several months of elective time which could be tailored to suit the needs of the fellow. Environment The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and its affiliated hospital, The Nebraska Medical Center (TNMC), comprise the Medical Center campus which is located in central Omaha, Nebraska. The Surgical Pathology division at TNMC accessions more than 27,000 specimens with a wide range of neoplastic and non-neoplastic pathology. TNMC is a world-renowned transplant center that will offer the candidate the opportunity to learn transplant pathology. There is also full access to state-of-the-art facilities in molecular and ultrastructural techniques. Curriculum During the first three months of training, the Fellow will be paired with a first year resident to supervise gross, frozen sections, and sign out on a three day or four day cycle. For the next six months, the Fellow will choose the sequence of their rotation through four major areas: frozen section and consults (one month); liver, heart and transplant biopsies (one month); cervical biopsies and consults (one month), and elective time (three month). Elective time is rotations based on Fellow’s choice. The final three months will be the opportunity in which the Fellow completes independent sign out. Positions available Positions have been filled through June 2012. Qualifications Applicants for the surgical fellowship program must have a M.D., and be board eligible or certified in anatomic pathology (AP) or combined anatomic and clinical pathology (AP/CP). Requirements for the position are for one year (July 1 – June 30). Application Apply with curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation for positions starting on July 1, 2013


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2. Hematopathology Fellowship Program Description The Department of Pathology and Microbiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) offers a Hematopathology fellowship that is a two-year program designed to train academically-oriented physicians in all aspects of hematology and Hematopathology. Only trainees who are board eligible or certified in both anatomic and clinical pathology are accepted into the program. The fellowship is directed and coordinated by Dr. Dennis Weisenburger, who has over 30 years of experience in diagnostic Hematopathology and is former trainee of Dr. Henry Rappaport, best known for his "Rappaport Classification," the first clinically significant lymphoma classification system. The program includes all current aspects of clinical and laboratory hematology, with emphasis on the development of a basic understanding of hematologic disorders and the appropriate application and utilization of laboratory procedures and methods in the diagnosis of these disorders. The program is coordinated with a busy hematology and oncology service, and includes active participation in regularly-scheduled clinical and laboratory teaching conferences. Our goal is to train fellows with excellent interpretive skills, and consultative and managerial abilities in laboratory hematology. Investigative research, either clinical or basic, is required during the fellowship. Fellows are expected to present their research at national meetings and publish original papers in peer-reviewed journals during the fellowship period. Environment The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and its affiliated hospital, The Nebraska Medical Center (TNMC), comprise the Medical Center campus which is located in central Omaha, Nebraska. Over 300 new cases of hematologic malignancy, as well as numerous benign disorders, are reviewed for the regional Nebraska Leukemia/Lymphoma Study Group each year. Most of these cases are handled according to a special protocol for obtaining tissue for immunologic, molecular and cytogenetic studies at the various contributing institutions, and then the tissues are shipped to UNMC for evaluation and classification. A detailed computerized clinical database is collected and maintained on each case for research purposes and all reports and representative slides are kept on each case in the Study Group Registry. Over 1,100 new patients per year, and over 23,000 total patients, are enrolled in the Registry. Approximately, 2,700 biopsies of lymph nodes and other tissues with hematologic disorders are reviewed each year, with 54,000 total biopsies in the registry. An active bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cell transplantation program at UNMC (150 cases per year) provides additional interesting material for study. Approximately 1,200 bone marrow specimens from UNMC are examined yearly, in addition to outside consultations (400 per year). Accreditation This program is Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited. Curriculum The training program is structured to give the fellows clearly-defined and graduated responsibilities and delegated authority. Written goals and objectives for the educational program are defined and utilized. As the fellows progress through the educational program, they are given increased responsibility for the consultation services. In the second year, fellows are allowed to sign out flow cytometry, molecular hematology, bone marrows, and lymph nodes on their own commensurate with their demonstrated expertise, using the staff for consultation on difficult cases when needed. There is ample opportunity for the fellows to develop the necessary knowledge and skills in all aspects of laboratory hematology. During the various rotations, emphasis is placed on understanding the pathogenesis of hematologic diseases,

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the use of specific criteria for diagnosis, the use of laboratory data for prognostic and therapeutic decision making, as well as clinicopathologic correlations. An integrated approach to the diagnosis of disease is

emphasized throughout the program, including the bringing together of clinical information and all the pertinent laboratory data to arrive at a correct diagnosis. The two-year fellowship program consists of a one-year program of structured learning, followed by a second year consisting of additional specialization, including electives and research opportunities, and clinical responsibility. Flexibility in choosing rotations is allowed to encourage the development of special interests and expertise. The hematology laboratory rotation provides understanding and expertise in the theory, methodology, application and clinical interpretation of "wet" hematology and coagulation tests. Fellows review all abnormal blood smears and fluid cytopreparations, and interpret tests such as coagulation panels. The fellows act as a liaison between the laboratory and the clinical staff, and investigate interesting or abnormal laboratory findings. The fellow may also participate on internal medicine consultative teams that evaluate and manage hospital hematologic and coagulation problems, attend clinical hematology conferences, and participate in selected hematology clinics (i.e. Hemophilia Clinic). Didactic/discussion group sessions and assigned reading materials on the various aspects of laboratory administration and management are provided, and fellows are involved in the day-to-day managerial and quality assurance aspects of the laboratory. The fellows attend laboratory management meetings, and review quality control and quality assurance data, as well as incident reports. The hematology and coagulation laboratories are excellent facilities with modern instruments for the study of hematologic disorders, and are approved by the College of American Pathologists (CAP). Ongoing research in hematology test development and clinical application occurs in the laboratory, with emphasis on coagulation. The medical center is a tertiary care referral center for patients with hematologic and oncologic disorders, and provides a large volume and rich variety of material for specialist trainees. The Hematopathology rotations consist of primary responsibility for the evaluation and interpretation of tissue and cytologic specimens from bone marrow (aspirate smears, particle sections, core biopsies, etc.), lymph nodes, spleens, and other tissues involved by hematologic disorders. The fellow is expected to be proficient in the procurement of bone marrow specimens. The fellow is expected to make a preliminary diagnosis and differential diagnosis for each case evaluated. These rotations provide an understanding of the theory, methodology, clinical application, and interpretation of special techniques such as histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, cytogenetics, flow cytometry, and gene rearrangements and other molecular analyses. Fellows learn the art of clinical consultation and communication with referring pathologists and clinicians. The opportunities for investigative research are abundant in the program. The Nebraska Leukemia/Lymphoma Study Group Registry and the transplantation program at UNMC provide a wealth of material and data for both translational and basic research. Positions available Currently accepting applications for the 2013-2014 year, which begins on July 1, 2013? Qualifications Only trainees who are board eligible or certified in both anatomic and clinical pathology (AP/CP) are accepted into the program.


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Application Applicants will need to submit a complete application package. The package includes a Fellowship Application Form, a curriculum vitae, a personal statement, United States Medical Licensing Examination results (parts 1, 2, and 3), and three letters of recommendation. The personal statement should include a brief overview of the applicant's interests, related prior experiences, and long-term career goals. The three letters of recommendation should include one letter from the applicant's current program director, and two from other physicians who know the applicant well, preferably one hematopathologist. International medical graduates must also submit a copy of their valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate and be eligible for a J-1 visa, if necessary. For more information, please contact the International department at [email protected]

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3. Pathology and Microbiology The Department of Pathology & Microbiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center offers a fully accredited, four-year residency program in anatomic and clinical pathology (AP/CP), in addition to fellowship training in surgical pathology, Hematopathology and medical microbiology. There are also educational opportunities for fourth year medical students through the department's M4 rotation program to actively participate in advanced elective rotations and work directly with skilled clinical pathologists. The department offers its residents and fellows an excellent clinical network of hospitals, clinics, laboratories, physicians, and staff, providing a full spectrum of medical education experiences. Residency Programs (very limited slots): The Department of Pathology & Microbiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center accepts applications only through the Association of American Medical Colleges' (AAMC) Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS). We look for candidates with excellent academic performance and a strong interest in pursuing pathology as the next step in their career. Preferences for interviews will be given to applications received before November 15th for appointments beginning July 1 of the following year. Before an invitation can be extended, we must have the following materials on file from ERAS:

• ERAS Common Application Form (CAF) • Personal Statement (1-2 pages) • Official Medical School Transcripts • Medical Student Performance Evaluation (Dean's Letter) • Three Letters of Reference from faculty members, mentors, or supervisors who can address your

performance and your commitment to the study of pathology • United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Scores (or equivalent), reporting for all

steps taken as they become available • International Medical Graduates (in addition):

o Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Status Report o Visa Status o Documentation of additional continuing medical education in clinical medicine in the

United States or Canada of significant duration (i.e., at least one year). • NOTE: While research abilities/experience is valuable, applicants who have done research only

(without significant clinical medicine experience) are not considered competitive and may not be invited for an interview

International Applicants: We are frequently asked for specific criteria for International Medical Graduates (IMG). Historically, IMG candidates who have been invited to interview have had the following characteristics:

• USMLE Scores (all steps taken) above 200 (80) on the first attempt • Pass on the CSA (Effective 1999) • Medical school graduation less than 5 years ago • At least one year paid experience within US medical system (preferably in pathology-related

specialty) OR post-MD study (PhD or Masters)


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• J-1 Visas or US Naturalization For applicants who want to transfer from or have completed study in another specialty, and who are applying for a first-year pathology position, you will need to apply through ERAS. One of your reference letters must be from your current residency program director. Fellowship Programs: The Department of Pathology and Microbiology at UNMC provides three unique fellowship programs: surgical pathology, Hematopathology, and clinical microbiology. Our fellowships offer specialized and highly-interactive opportunities for the fellows designed to provide advanced, practical clinical experiences, as well as excellent research opportunities. We also have opportunities for traditional postdoctoral fellowship positions in our research laboratories. Program Description UNMC's Department of Pathology and Microbiology in collaboration with The Nebraska Medical Center (TNMC) sponsors a Clinical Microbiology Fellowship Program that is accredited by the Committee on Postgraduate Educational Programs (CPEP) of the American Academy of Microbiology. This two year training program provides the trainee hands-on experience in the basic disciplines of clinical microbiology, i.e., bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, parasitology, virology, molecular microbiology, public health microbiology, and serology, through bench rotations, didactic lectures, and interaction with pathology residents, faculty, and fellows. Administrative experience through participation in management and committee interaction is also a part of the training. Dr. Steven Hinrichs is director of this program, while Dr. Peter Iwen is its deputy director. Fellows are selected for their potential as future directors of diagnostic microbiology laboratories and as leaders in public health. Upon completion of the program, Fellows are expected to apply to take the examination as the next step for certification as a diplomate of the American Board of Medical Microbiology (D [ABMM]). Environment The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and its affiliated hospital, TNMC, comprise the Medical Center campus which is located in central Omaha, Nebraska. The Medical Center, which is the sponsoring institution, is an academic health center with a full service clinical microbiology laboratory associated with the hospital. Additionally, also available on campus are Regional Pathology Services, our outreach laboratory, and the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory (NPHL). NPHL functions as a contracted service between UNMC and the State of Nebraska. Although a majority of the training will take place at the sponsoring institution, additional opportunities will also be available in the clinical microbiology laboratory at our sponsoring affiliate, the Creighton University Medical Center. This facility is geographically located within a short distance of the Medical Center campus. Accreditation The Ph.D. postdoctoral training program is accredited by the CPEP. Certification Upon successful completion of the Clinical Microbiology Fellowship Program, the Fellow will be eligible to sit for the examination as the next step to certification as a diplomate by the American Board of Medical Microbiology (D [ABMM]). Curriculum During the first year of training, the Fellow will spend time rotating through each of the various areas of clinical microbiology to include bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, virology, parasitology, and molecular microbiology. Expectations are that the fellow will become proficient in the handling and

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processing of specimens and in the procedures necessary to isolate and identify pathogens during this time. During the second year of the rotation, the Fellow will also have the opportunity to interact with the infectious diseases physicians, infection control personnel, and pharmacy personnel and to participate in independent research projects as a means to help strengthen the learning process. Fellows will also be expected to participate in the various teaching programs offered at the Medical Center. Positions Available The goal is to accept one individual into the program each year which is dependent on the availability of funding. Qualifications Applicants to the postdoctoral training program must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D.in clinical microbiology or a related discipline. Ideal candidates will have previous experience working within a diagnostic laboratory setting and a strong desire to pursue future activities as it pertains to public health and microbiology. Foreign Ph.D. applicants from countries where English is not the primary language will only be considered if they have: 1) completed the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam (a score of a least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, 213 on the computer-based TOEFL, or 80 on the internet-based TOEFL is required); 2) graduated with a Ph.D. from an accredited US institution; and 3) completed at least one year of post-doctoral training within the United States. Foreign M.D. applicants will only be considered if they are certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) and licensed to practice medicine in the United States. Application Complete the online application: "Application for CPEP-accredited Postgraduate Training Program". Application Process Complete applications for the academic year, which begins the first week in July, are accepted from August 1st through November 30th. An internal review by the Selection Committee will be completed by February 1st. After this time, individuals considered for an appointment will be asked to visit the UNMC campus in Omaha for an on-site interview with the program Directors and select faculty. The application review process will be completed with the final decision for select into the program decided by March 1st. The appointment into the fellowship program will be contingent upon an acceptable background check and verification of credentials. For more information, please contact the International department at [email protected]


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Pathology Residency Program The ultimate goal of a pathology residency program is to provide trainees with the exposure, knowledge and tools to succeed in the next stage of their career. To that end, UNMC offers a truly comprehensive residency experience in both anatomic and clinical pathology that allows its residents to excel, whether in a career in academics or in private practice. Our flexible program consists of core rotations through each of the basic anatomic pathology (AP) and clinical pathology (CP) disciplines, followed by advanced rotations and electives including molecular diagnostics, cytogenetics, flow cytometry, forensic pathology, pediatric pathology as well as other subspecialty areas including transplant pathology, dermatopathology, neuropathology, Hematopathology and others. Knowledge and skills are gained through service rotations, a didactic AP/CP core curriculum, numerous subspecialty and interdisciplinary conferences and teaching activities for medical students, as well as allied health students. The strength of our program is exemplified by the receipt of our five year renewal of our Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accreditation in October 2010. As the major referral center for the state, we see a superb variety of cases with ample “bread and butter” pathology mixed with rare and interesting specimens. A strong didactic curriculum and a high faculty to trainee ratio are designed to optimize residents’ education. Our world class in-house ancillary services, including cytogenetics, molecular pathology and a very active state public health laboratory to name a few, provide residents with unparalleled opportunities to be involved in the cutting edge of pathology clinical service, research and education. The intangible strengths of UNMC’s Pathology Residency Program are just as important as those listed above. With faculty dedicated to teaching a resident pool with strong camaraderie and outstanding, modern facilities, there is a supportive culture that helps residents be successful. As an added bonus, Omaha is a wonderful city in which to live during your four years here! For more information, please contact the International department at [email protected]

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Cardiology Education Our program strives to provide the students, residents, fellows and staff with both a well-rounded clinical and research educational experience. We have a variety of clinical and research oriented conferences offered Tuesday - Friday every week. Other educational opportunities are offered by both the Cardiology and Internal Medicine Grand Rounds which frequently draw well-known speakers from outside institutions. Cardiology Fellowship Program Our program strives to provide the fellow with both a well-rounded clinical and research experience. In addition, there exists opportunities to acquire additional special skills in areas such as electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, echocardiography, and congestive heart failure and heart transplant. At the end of the three-year fellowship program, the trainee is prepared to act as a consultative cardiologist and will be able to perform routine invasive and non-invasive diagnostic studies. The program offers rotation experience at University Hospital and the Omaha VA Medical Center. The trainee will actively participate in a number of clinical and research oriented conferences. Journal Club is conducted for current literature review focusing on both research and statistical techniques. Other educational opportunities are offered by both the Cardiology and Internal Medicine Grand Rounds which frequently draw well- known speakers from outside institutions. Cardiology Fellowship Program The Cardiology Fellowship Program strives to provide the fellow with both a well–rounded clinical and research experience. In addition, there exists opportunities to acquire additional special skills in areas such as electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, echocardiography, and congestive heart failure and heart transplant. At the end of the three–year fellowship program, the trainee is prepared to act as a consultative cardiologist and will be able to perform routine invasive and non–invasive diagnostic studies. The program offers rotation experience at University Hospital and the Omaha VA Medical Center. The trainee will actively participate in a number of clinical and research oriented conferences. Journal Clubis conducted for current literature review focusing on both research and statistical techniques. Other educational opportunities are offered by both the Cardiology and Internal Medicine Grand Rounds which frequently draw well–known speakers from outside institutions. For more information, please contact the International department at [email protected]


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Transplant Surgery Fellowship

Educational Opportunities The Nebraska Medical Center and our educational partner University of Nebraska Medical Center often host educational events throughout the Midwest to help provide the latest updates and education in transplantation care. Transplant The two-year Transplant Surgery Fellowship at The Nebraska Medical Center, which is the hospital arm of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, is divided into two services. The transplant fellows spend the majority of their first year on the kidney/pancreas service. On the kidney/pancreas service, the fellows are responsible for the clinical organization of the transplant service. Other residents rotating with them include mid-level general surgical and urology residents. During the time spent on the kidney/pancreas service, the fellows are involved with multi-organ donor operations. Early in the fellowship, the fellows are given training in the performance of multi-organ procurement, which includes liver, kidneys, pancreas, and small bowel. As the transplant fellow demonstrates competence with this operation, they are gradually given more and more independence. The second year for the transplant fellowship is primarily spent on the liver/small bowel transplant service. The transplant fellow is directly responsible for all of the patients receiving both liver and intestinal transplants. It is a multi-disciplinary service and rounds are made with both the surgical and medical staff in attendance. http://www.asts.org/fellowshiptraining/infofellows.aspx For more information, please contact the International department at [email protected]

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Gastroenterology/Hepatology Fellowship Program

The Gastroenterology and Hepatology section at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is active at two hospitals within a geographic area of six blocks: The Nebraska Medical Center and the Omaha Veterans' Administration Hospital (OVAH). The division has full-time faculty members in gastroenterology and hepatology, as well as basic sciences. Experience in surgical approaches to gastrointestinal diseases is provided through our close relationship with members of the Department of General Surgery; in particular, our fellows are involved in an active liver transplant program. Professional associations with radiology, pathology and pediatric gastroenterology add to our well-rounded program. The GI fellowship program is three years in length. In general, the rotations are in six week blocks. The core curriculum includes six to nine months at the OVAH, six to nine months at UNMC, six months on the pre-liver transplant service, six months on research and three months on the ERCP/motility service. The remaining time would be spent doing clinical research or services tailored to meet the individual fellow's needs (depending on future goals, weaknesses or strengths of the individual fellow). Clinical exposure encompasses both primary and consultation inpatients, as well as endoscopic procedures. Training is provided in all procedural aspects of gastroenterology and liver disease, including diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound. Busy outpatient clinics exist at both UNMC and OVAH. Fellows have a continuity clinic where they see patients with staff supervision. Fellows are also involved in staff clinics. Areas of basic and clinical research include: (1) ethanol effects on hepatocyte and glycoprotein secretion, microtubular function; (2) clinical studies in liver disease and transplantation hepatology; (3) clinical studies in gastrointestinal endoscopy; (4) clinical studies in hepatocellular cancer and its detection; and (5) clinical studies in intestinal rehabilitation and short bowel syndrome. Our research laboratories are located at both the OVAH and UNMC campus. . For more information, please contact the International department at [email protected]


Nephrology Fellowship Program The nephrology program at UNMC began in 2007. We offer two positions each year through the National Resident Matching Program. The clinical facilities utilized by the program include The Nebraska Medical Center which is a 550 bed facility, and the 100 bed Omaha VA Medical Center. The Section of Nephrology directs five outpatient dialysis units, and provides care for over 250 chronic dialysis patients, including peritoneal and home hemodialysis. The Section of Nephrology plays an active role in the renal transplant program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, providing consultation/care to patients before, during, as well as long-term follow-up post transplant. The transplant program averages approximately 130 kidney and kidney–pancreas transplants annually. First year First year fellows divide their time between three services: Acute Nephrology, Transplant Nephrology, and VA Nephrology. Acute Nephrology The Acute Nephrology Service is our busiest rotation, providing inpatient consultative nephrology for all hospital services, excluding kidney and kidney pancreas transplant patients. In addition, this is our primary admitting service. This rotation provides the most exposure to evaluation and management of critical care patients, acute renal failure, fluid and electrolyte disorders, hemodialysis–related complications, as well as continuous renal replacement therapies. Nephrology fellows on this rotation supervise two Internal Medicine residents. The typical census for this service is typically between 15 and 25 patients. Transplant Nephrology The census on the Transplant Nephrology Service averages approximately 10 patients, which consists of primary patients and consults. Kidney transplant patients who are typically more than 6 months following transplant with medical issues are admitted to this service. Kidney and kidney–transplant patients who are peri-operative or with primary surgical issues are admitted to Transplant Surgery with Transplant Nephrology following as consultants. We have an active transplant center performing approximately 130 kidney and kidney–pancreas transplants yearly. In addition, we provide post–transplant care to over 700 patients, affording fellows exposure to acute and long-term complications of transplant. In addition to general nephrology continuity clinic, fellows attend two transplant clinics. One-half day is spent in the post–transplant clinic and one-half day is dedicated to pre–transplant evaluations and donor work-ups each week. VA Nephrology The VA nephrology rotation consists of inpatient and outpatient consultative nephrology. The census averages between 5 and 10 inpatients. While on this service, fellows also participate in two active nephrology clinics composed on general and consultative nephrology and the follow up of VA patients with kidney and kidney–pancreas transplants. These clinics meet a total of two one-half days per week.




Second year Second year nephrology fellows divide their time between six months of inpatient rotations, and a six month block of time which is devoted to research and outpatient dialysis. Research is performed with either clinical or basic science faculty. Fellows with an interest in research and academic medicine are encouraged to pursue an additional year of training. Fellows interested in clinical research are encouraged to pursue a Masters Degree in Clinical Research or Public Health. The outpatient dialysis experience consists of rounding on six to eight in–center hemodialysis patients weekly, as well as providing care to home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients in two clinics monthly. For more information, please contact the International department at [email protected]


Infectious Disease Fellowship Program

The Immunocompromised Host Infectious Disease (ICH–ID) program at UNMC focuses specifically on managing infections in patients who have undergone solid organ transplantation. ID fellows enrolled in the two year fellowship program available through UNMC and Creighton University have the opportunity to round with the ICH–ID service and gain experience in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of infectious complications that can occur in intestinal, liver, kidney, pancreas and heart transplant patients. During two one–month rotations with ICH–ID, fellows receive an introduction into immunosuppressive therapies and work very closely with the transplant surgeons to provide focused, high–level ID input into infectious problems occurring after transplant as a consequence of surgery and /or immunosuppressive drugs needed to prevent rejection. For more information, please contact the International department at [email protected]




Vascular/Interventional Radiology Fellowship Program

The University of Nebraska is one of the five busiest multi-organ transplant centers in the USA with active programs in liver, pancreas, kidney, small bowel and stem cell transplantation that result in a considerable volume of diagnostic and therapeutic intervention.

• The University of Nebraska Medical Center is an all digital department. • Two flat-panel Siemens AXIOM Artis angio suites are located in the brand new radiology facility

(Clinical Center of Excellence). Along with two Phillips Allura Biplanes. • The University of Nebraska Medical Center has state of the art MR and multi-slice CT scanners

capable of high resolution MR and CT angiography. • Two residents rotate through the department each month. • Two dedicated Physician’s Assistants.

The University of Nebraska Fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (US ACGME). The Fellow in Vascular and Interventional Radiology must have successfully completed a US Residency training program in Diagnostic Radiology accredited by the US ACGME or an overseas program that conforms to similar standards. The program is a one year clinical program in which the fellow will participate in a broad range of vascular and non-vascular interventional radiology procedures including the pre-procedure evaluation of patients, pre- and post-procedure consultations, and appropriate follow-up care. The Fellow will be given graded responsibility for decision making and performance of procedures as the year progresses with attending physician supervision provided in a manner consistent with the requirements of the HCFA US IL-372 Teaching Physician Regulations. Although primarily a clinical training program, Fellows will be also provided with opportunities to engage in research. As part of the training process, the Fellow will provide clinical services at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Omaha Veterans Administration Center.

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- Body Imaging

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- Interventional Radiology

- Pediatric Fellowship



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Rheumatology Fellowship Program Rheumatology and Immunology Education

Clinical rotations in Rheumatology are available for residents of UNMC's Internal Medicine program, as well as those in Family Practice. This is now a required course for all family physicians that complete training at UNMC. Ninety-five percent of Internal Medicine trainees elect to take this rotation, and it has consistently been rated at the top of all Internal Medicine rotations. Junior students also rotate through the Rheumatology Clinic Elective as part of their required junior clerkship in Internal Medicine. Additionally, subinterns and senior students may elect to take a month of rheumatology as well. A two-year rheumatology training program is available to physicians who have completed four years of approved training in medicine. The program is designed for those who plan a career either in academic or clinical rheumatology. For individuals who are interested in clinical investigation, a third year devoted to research in basic or clinical sciences under the guidance of a faculty sponsor is available. The principal goal of this program is to provide excellent training in all aspects of clinical rheumatology and to enhance clinical expertise not only by experience in the clinics, but also by exposure to clinical and basic science research in rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. For more information, please contact the International department at [email protected]




College of Pharmacy

The UNMC College of Pharmacy has a long and exciting tradition of making a difference. From its beginning as a pharmacy school in 1908 to today, the college is a leader in pharmacy education. The College was the third school in the nation to offer the entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy degree. The College of Pharmacy trains students who will lead health care and pharmacy well into the 21st century. Basic sciences are emphasized, but today's curriculum offers much more: learning skills, computer skills, interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills. Our goal is to prepare students for the world of health care - now and in the future. No matter how health care and pharmacy change, UNMC pharmacy graduates have the knowledge, skills and attitudes to adapt and excel. Programs Doctor of Pharmacy Program Health care is changing....and with it, the pharmacy profession. Meeting the drug therapy needs of today's patients requires special skills. A leader in pharmacy education, the UNMC College of Pharmacy offers a contemporary Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) program. The curriculum develops the science, communication, and problem solving skills that allow students to apply their knowledge of drugs and therapeutics in a wide variety of pharmacy careers. You will learn how to:

• interact with patients; • be a part of the health care team; and • work in a variety of practice settings.

You will be well prepared for any specialty you may choose and you will be highly competitive for the entry-level job market. Pharmacists are needed in numerous settings...community pharmacies, hospitals, the pharmaceutical industry and many others Application Process: Step 1: Complete PharmCAS Application by December 1, 2010 Step 2: Complete UNMC Supplemental Application by December 1, 2010 Step 3: Complete PharmCAS Academic Update (December-January) Step 4: Complete Interview at UNMC, if invited Step 5: Admissions Decision and Requirements PharmCAS Application: Submit an online application through PharmCAS (www.PharmCAS.org). Detailed instructions are available on the PharmCAS site for submission of your application, transcripts, reference forms and PCAT scores. All requested materials should be submitted directly to PharmCAS. Please note that PharmCAS requires 4-6 weeks for verification purposes before an application is forwarded to individual colleges of pharmacy. Log into your PharmCAS account regularly to verify all materials were received. Without a verified PharmCAS application, PharmCAS will not release your file and you cannot be considered for admission to our program. UNMC Supplemental Application Applicants cannot be considered without online submission of a UNMC Supplemental Application


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(Personal Questionnaire, Prerequisite Worksheet, ACT scores (UNMC Code = 2487), Citizenship Attestation Form, and $45 Fee). The Personal Questionnaire may be reviewed at: http://net.unmc.edu/apply/phar_sup.asp, however, the online Supplemental Application cannot be made available to applicants until the college receives their verified application from PharmCAS. PharmCAS Academic Update After initial submission of your PharmCAS application, you may need to update your college course history to reflect newly completed or planned / in-progress courses. You can update your courses on-line using the PharmCAS "Academic Update" window. The Academic Update window will open on December 15, 2010, following the completion of the fall 2010 term, and close on February 1, 2011. For verification of these updates, it is important to arrange for your official summer 2010 and fall 2010 transcripts to be sent directly to PharmCAS as soon as they are available. Interview Once your application is complete (Steps 1 & 2), your file will be evaluated by the College of Pharmacy Admissions Committee. An on-site personal interview is required to enable us to further assess your communication skills. Only competitive applicants are invited for interview. A revamped interview process is being implemented this year with interviews being scheduled as early as November and continuing on a regular basis into early 2011. Candidates will be notified as early as possible of potential interview dates and will be invited to tour the UNMC campus in addition to meeting and interacting with College of Pharmacy faculty and students. Admission Decision and Requirements: Students can be notified of their admission decision via email within several weeks or several months after their interview date, given the ‘rolling admissions process’. All admitted students will be conditionally admitted until they have met several requirements (PharmCAS Background Check, Final Transcript Submission, etc.). Students offered admission will be required to submit a non-refundable deposit of $500 to hold their seat in our program. This deposit will be credited toward the student’s first semester tuition. We can accept students from other countries; however completion of all prerequisites must occur in the United States. We do not

accept credits from universities or colleges outside the U.S. Financial obligations as imposed by the university system must be met before matriculation may occur.


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Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program (M.S. Or Ph.D) Application Procedures Applications for admission to the PSGP must be submitted to the UNMC Office of Academic Records. In addition to the general requirements governing admission to the Graduate College that are detailed in the Graduate Studies Bulletin website (http://www.unmc.edu/gradstudies/105.htm), the following requirements must also be satisfied: Admission to the Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program (PSGP) is granted to graduates from universities or colleges of recognized standing whose requirements for graduation are substantially the same as those in the corresponding college in this University. Minimum requirements for admission to the Graduate Program include a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field of study such as: pharmacy, chemistry, biology, engineering, mathematics or related disciplines and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale or equivalent qualification. Under special circumstances, students with a cumulative GPA below 3.0 will be considered for admission in the PSGP and admitted with PROVISIONAL status. The provisional status will be removed by maintaining a cumulative GPA of not less than 3.0 in the first two semesters. A complete application must include the following: 3 letters of reference Narrative that outlines background, research interests, and career objectives One official transcript from each university or college attended - mail to the Graduate Studies Office Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores $45.00 processing fee International Applicants must also provide: International Student Financial Data Sheet Official TOEFL scores Pharmacy Residency Specific Programs:

• Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency • Postgraduate Year Two (PGY2) Critical Care Residency • Postgraduate Year Two (PGY2) Oncology Residency • Infectious Disease Fellowship

Other programs: Community residency Pharmacy practice Office of experiential programs Summer undergraduate research program For more information, please contact the International department at [email protected]


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College of Allied Health The College of Allied Health at the University of Nebraska offers 11 outstanding programs in the School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP) that provide excellent preparation to meet the changing face of healthcare. Highlights in 2010:

• 3.6 = the mean GPA for our eleven programs in SAHP • 14.4% = the increase in the number of applicants to the SAHP • 377 = the number of students in SAHP • 183 = number of students accepted to the SAHP incoming Class of 2009 • Top 15% = national ranking of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs by US News

& World Report • 100% first-time pass rate on licensure or certification exams in all eleven programs

International students How we process international students would depend on the program of study you are interested in. However, most programs require a few similar components. A foreign transcript evaluation would be required for any education completed at a university or college outside the US. ECE (www.ece.org) and World Education Services (www.wes.org) are approved companies for transcript evaluation. Most programs also have a TOEFL requirement (see SAHP's TOEFL policy below) All applicants seeking admission to the School of Allied Health Professions at UNMC must demonstrate the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Applicants for whom English is not their native language may demonstrate proficiency by: 1) providing evidence of a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or from a university where English is the primary language of instruction**, or 2) providing a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 600 (paper-based test), 250 (computer-based test), or 100 (internet-based test). Programs:

• Clinical laboratory Science • Clinical perfusion education • Cyto technology • Diagnostic Medical Sonography • Medical; Nutrition education • Nuclear medicine technology • Physical Therapy • Physician assistant • Radiation therapy • Radiography • Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging • Vascular Intervention technology.

http://www.unmc.edu/alliedhealth/programs.htm For more information, please contact the International department at [email protected]

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College of Public Health

Programs:

• Certificate of Public Health • Master of Public Health • MD/MPH Dual degree • Environmental health. Occupational health and Toxicology • PHD in Health Promotion and disease prevention research • PhD in health services research, administration and policy. • Service Learning Academy.

Requirements for International applicants to the MPH are detailed in the admissions criteria. Here is the link http://www.unmc.edu/publichealth/MPH_admit.htm The only requirement we have for International applicants for fall 2012 beyond the requirements for all applicants is the TOEFL. Future International applicants will be required to have their transcripts evaluated, but that will not be posted until we open the next application cycle to reduce confusion.

• Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores are required of all applicants whose primary language is not English or whose undergraduate degree is from a college or university outside of the United States.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of the College of Public Health application and submission of an application fee. • Completion of the Master of Public Health addendum. • Official transcripts reflecting an earned bachelor’s degree, with a 3.0 or higher grade point

average for the last 60 undergraduate or the last 18 graduate/post-baccalaureate credit hours completed.

• Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores taken within the last three years are required of all applicants. A recommended minimum score of 1000 on the combined quantitative and verbal sections.

• Three letters of recommendation from academic or professional references. • A resume reflecting one or more years of work/volunteer history related to health and/or human

services. • A one-page personal statement. • Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores are required of all applicants

whose primary language is not English or whose undergraduate degree is from a college or university outside of the United States.

• Epidemiology Concentration Prerequisites: Prior college-level mathematics and statistics courses and grades:

o The student must have received the equivalent of at least a grade of B in a statistics course and college algebra or a more advanced mathematics course taken with five years of program application.


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• Environmental and Occupational Health Prerequisites: Prior college-level mathematics and science courses and grades:

The student must have received the equivalent of at least a grade of B in the following courses within five years of program application: two semesters of biology, two semesters of chemistry, one semester of physics and one semester of calculus.

• Biostatistics Concentration Prerequisites: Prior college-level mathematics and statistics courses

and grades:

o The student must have received the equivalent of at least a grade of B in a statistics course taken within five years of program application and the equivalent of at least a grade of B in differential calculus, integral calculus, and linear algebra course taken within 10 years of program application.

INTERNATIONAL Applicants

• 1. GRE, Graduate Record Examination, scores are required. Only GRE scores taken in the last three years are considered valid. Arrangements to take the Graduate Record Examination may be made through the Educational Testing Service in Princeton, New Jersey. UNMC institutional Code is 6896.

• 2. TOEFL, Test of English as a Foreign Language, scores are required for all applicants whose primary language is not English or whose undergraduate degree is from a college or university outside of the United States. A score of at least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, 213 on the computer-based TOEFL and 80 on the internet TOEFL is required. UNMC Institutional Code is 6896.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST Complete and submit on-line Application. Pay the $75 application fee through the on-line application process Complete the Application Addendum Have copies of your official test scores sent to the University of Nebraska Medical Center code 6896. APPLICATION PACKET MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE OF THE PROGRAM TO WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED. Additional Information for International Applicants TRANSCRIPTS If your official transcripts or mark sheets of college level work are in a language other than English, a certified English translation must be included. Transcripts must carry the signature of a responsible official in which the work was done and the seal of that institution, or must be certified true copies of the original records. If photostatic copies are provided, the copies must be certified after duplication as true copies of the original document. Transcripts should clearly indicate the grades received or the standing attained on required examinations. If transcripts do not show the degree earned and the date on which it was conferred, official degree statements must also be provided. If the official degree statement is in a language other than English, a certified English translation must be included with the certification being provided after their duplication.




TOEFL AND GRE SCORES Applicants from foreign countries where English is not the primary language must present official scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and official scores on the Graduate Record Examination. A score of at least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, 213 on the computer-based TOEFL, or 80 on the internet-based TOEFL is required. Scores on the General Test and any appropriate Advanced Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) must reach the Graduate Studies Office before the application can be considered. Official score reports from the Educational Testing Service are required. Photocopies will not be accepted. Under no circumstances will we accept GRE scores that are more than three years old. Computer-based scores from the People's Republic of China (including Hong Kong), Korea, and Taiwan will not be accepted if taken prior to July 2003. Foreign students admitted for graduate study on the basis of undergraduate work completed in a college or university in which instruction is in a language other than English will be required to demonstrate acceptable proficiency in English before they will be eligible for admission to candidacy for a Master’s degree or for approval of their program of studies for the Ph.D. degree. The institutional code for the University of Nebraska Medical Center is 6896. For more information, please contact the International department at [email protected]


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