University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program
About This Program
Train at Children's Nebraska, a 279-bed nonprofit organization caring for children since 1948. Patients are referred from a five-state region and beyond for treatment of complex childhood diseases. In 2025, the hospital recorded more than 18,500 surgery cases. Children's has achieved Magnet recognition five consecutive times and is nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report. An affiliation agreement between Children's and the UNMC College of Medicine offers collaboration and alignment of
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Thomas Lockhart, MD
Univ of Nebraska Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Michelle Rooney, MD
Univ of Nebraska Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Nebraska Med Ctr
Pediatric Anesthesiology
8200 Dodge St
Omaha, NE 68114
984285 Nebraska Med Ctr
Omaha, NE 68198-4285
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.