University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program
Omaha, NELast Updated: 2/19/2026
About This Program
Program Length
7 Years
First Year Positions
2 Positions
Application Deadline
Oct 15, 2025
Avg Work Hours
76 Hours/Week
Program Setting
University
Application Service
ERAS
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
William E Thorell, MD
Univ of Nebraska Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Kellie M Devney, BS
Univ of Nebraska Med Ctr
Survey Received: 7/2/2025
Program ID: 1603021111
Locations
Univ of Nebraska Med Ctr
Dept of Neurosurgery
988437 Nebraska Med Ctr
Omaha, NE 68198-8437
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine
984285 Nebraska Med Ctr
Omaha, NE 68198-4285
Nebraska Methodist Hospital
8303 Dodge St
Omaha, NE 68114
Children's Hospital & Medical Center
8301 Dodge St
Omaha, NE 68114-4199
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Interviews Conducted Last Year
40 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
20:1
Participates In
Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Code: 1376160C0
ERAS®
Yes
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
IMG Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
DO Applicants
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1
Yes
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Minimum
3 Letters
Maximum
3 Letters
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
Requires Previous GME
No
Offers Preliminary Positions
No
Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations
Yes, Minimum 2, Maximum 3
Required Supplemental Information
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 4 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
0.7:1
Program Faculty
13
Female Faculty
20%
Faculty Distribution
Physicians (10)
Non-Physicians (3)
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
July 1
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
76 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
24 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
1.00
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
No
Night Float System
Yes
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - N/A
48
Year 2 - Other for 10 month(s)
48
Year 3 - Other for 10 month(s)
48
Year 4 - Other for 10 month(s)
48
Year 5 - Other for 10 month(s)
48
Year 6 - Every third night for 12 month(s)
48
Year 7 - Every third night for 12 month(s)
48
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)
No
Program Size
14
Current Residents
PGY-1s2
PGY-2s2
PGY-3s2
PGY-4s2
PGY-5s2
PGY-6s2
PGY-7s2
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
OCT15
Application Due
Oct 15, 2025
OCT31
Interview Period Starts
Oct 31, 2025 - Jan 9, 2026
2027 - 2028
OCT15
Application Due
Oct 15, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
3
Hospital Outpatient
30%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
N/A
Employment Policies & Benefits
On-site child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Educational Benefits
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Research rotation
Required (52 wks)
Integrative medicine curriculum
No
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
No
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
No
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
International experience/global health
No
Hospice/home care experience
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Primary care track
Yes
Hospitalist track
No
Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
No
Rural track
No
Women's health track
No
Academic or clinician educator track
No
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
$67k-$84k
PGY-1 through PGY-7
PGY-1
$67,047
PGY-2
$69,529
PGY-3
$72,362
PGY-4
$74,942
PGY-5
$77,566
PGY-6
$80,069
PGY-7
$84,115
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 130 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Vacation Days20
Sick Days130
Maximum # of paid days
NGO
Maximum # of unpaid days
NGO
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Quality of Life Information*
Omaha, NE
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Estimated Monthly Costs
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