On Oct. 1, 1997, UNMC’s University Hospital and Clarkson Regional Health System merged their hospitals and affiliated clinics to form the Nebraska Health System, whose name was changed to The Nebraska Medical Center in July 2003. The hospital is the primary teaching facility for UNMC.

Six UNMC colleges or programs were listed in the U.S. News & World Report's ranking of "America's Best Graduate Schools 2008."

Excellence in Health Care Education
Internationally known for high quality education, patient care, and research, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is made up of several academic institutions:

The College of Medicine
offers the doctor of medicine degree and graduate medical education in 17 specialties and 13 subspecialties, including family medicine. UNMC is a leader among U.S. medical schools n graduating seniors choosing primary-care residencies.

The College of Dentistry
is a regional resource for a doctorate of dental surgery degree. For five of the last six years, the college’s freshman class has ranked first among the 55 U.S. dental schools for incoming grade-point average. The college offers postgraduate programs in seven dental specialties and has the state’s only bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene.

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(The College of Nursing, The College of Pharmacy, The School of Allied Health Professions)

“Sometimes an angel appears wearing scrubs. My doctor is truly a guardian angel . . . Every time I take a step, I will thank God for having you as my doctor . . . you brought joy into my life.”

- Rachelle, College student with cerebral palsy who has had multiple orthopaedic surgeries.