University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program

Omaha, NELast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Program Length

2 Years

First Year Positions

3 Positions

Application Deadline

Sep 20, 2025

Avg Work Hours

50 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$73k-$75k

30 Vacation Days
12 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Scott Westphal, MD
University of Nebraska Med Ctr

[email protected]

Primary Program Contact

Mackenzie Dehmer, MA
Univ of Nebraska Med Ctr

[email protected]
(402) 559-8501
Program Website

Survey Received: 6/11/2025

Program ID: 1483021193

Locations

University of Nebraska Med Ctr
Nephrology Department
983040 Nebraska Medical Ctr
Omaha, NE 68198-3040

Sponsor Location

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine

984285 Nebraska Med Ctr
Omaha, NE 68198-4285

Participant Locations

VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System

4101 Woolworth Ave
Omaha, NE 68105-3012

Nebraska Medical Center

987400 Nebraska Med Ctr
Omaha, NE 68198-7400

Fresenius Medical Care-RAI Care Center (Ames)

5084 Ames Ave
Omaha, NE 68104

Fresenius Medical Care-RAI Care Center (Center Street)

4411 Center St
Omaha, NE 68105

Fresenius Medical Care Nebraska Home Dialysis

2916 S 84th St
Omaha, NE 68124

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

33 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

11:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP

Code: 1376148F0

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Data not provided by program

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

3 year(s)

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Data not provided by program

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/Resident Ratio

2.3:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

21.4%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (14)

Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July, Negotiable

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

50 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

24 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.50

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

NGO

Year 2 - N/A

NGO

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

Yes

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Yes

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s3

PGY-2s3

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

SEP20

Application Due

Sep 20, 2025

AUG11

Interview Period Starts

Aug 11, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025

2027 - 2028

SEP19

Application Due

Sep 19, 2026

AUG10

Interview Period Starts

Aug 10, 2026 - Oct 16, 2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

15%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-site child care

Moving allowance

Free parking

On-call meal allowance

Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Offered

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Yes

Research rotation

Required (26 wks)

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

International experience/global health

Resident/fellow retreats

Hospice/home care experience

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Hospitalist track

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Rural track

Women's health track

Academic or clinician educator track

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Yes

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Major medical for domestic partners
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Group life insurance
Dental insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Salary Compensation

$73k-$75k

PGY-4 through PGY-5

PGY-4

$72,760

PGY-5

$75,307

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 30 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days30

Sick Days12

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

30 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Quality of Life Information*

Omaha, NE

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

U.S. MD Applicants

IMG Applicants

DO Applicants

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

2027 - 2028

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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