University of Nebraska Medical Center


The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is dedicated to transforming lives through premier educational programs, innovative research, and extraordinary patient care. Founded in 1869, UNMC is a leader in health sciences education and research, serving as a vital resource for Nebraska and beyond.

University of Nebraska Medical Center

University of Nebraska Medical Center


What We Do

UNMC trains more health professionals than any other institution in Nebraska, offering a range of programs across various health disciplines.

UNMC provides specialized and interprofessional educational activities to enhance the skills and performance of healthcare professionals.

UNMC offers pathway programs that help students explore careers in health care and biomedical research through shadowing and summer research opportunities.

UNMC offers over 80 residency and fellowship programs, training around 700 house officers in various clinical settings.

UNMC provides a variety of online certificate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, allowing health care professionals to earn advanced degrees while continuing to work.



Key People

Interim Chancellor

Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs


News & Updates

Under overcast skies, University of Nebraska Medical Center and community leaders broke ground on a new on-campus student housing facility, fulfilling a longstanding request from its biomedical graduate and health profession students.

Grand Island-area program helps clinicians deal with stress so they can better serve their patients.

Agreements with Western Nebraska Community College, Scottsbluff Public Schools will build rural nursing pipeline.

UNMC has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1913.

UNMC's research expenditures reached a new annual record of $268.8 million in 2024.