University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program

Omaha, NELast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Program Length

4 Years

First Year Positions

3 Positions

Application Deadline

Sep 3, 2025

Avg Work Hours

55 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

Central Application

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$67K-$75K

20 Vacation Days
negotiable sick days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Shannon Lynch, MD
Univ of Nebraska Med Ctr

[email protected]
(402) 559-1859

Primary Program Contact

Jennifer Cornwell
Univ of Nebraska Med Ctr

[email protected]
(402) 559-1859
Program Website

Survey Received: 7/9/2025

Program ID: 2403021085

Locations

Univ of Nebraska Med Ctr
Ophthalmology Pgm
985540 Nebraska Med Ctr
Omaha, NE 68198-5540

Sponsor Location

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine

984285 Nebraska Med Ctr
Omaha, NE 68198-4285

Participant Locations

Nebraska Methodist Hospital

8303 Dodge St
Omaha, NE 68114

Children's Hospital & Medical Center

8301 Dodge St
Omaha, NE 68114-4199

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

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

39 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

13:1

Program Participation

Participates In

San Francisco Match

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
ERAS®
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

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

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

3 Letters

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

Data not provided by program

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

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/Resident Ratio

1.3:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

16.7%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (19)

Non-Physicians (9)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

55 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 - Other

Year 2 - Other

Year 3 - Other

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)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s3

PGY-2s3

PGY-3s3

PGY-4s3

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

SEP3

Application Due

Sep 3, 2025

OCT31

Interview Period Starts

Oct 31, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

85%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

10%

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-site child care

Free parking

On-call meal allowance

Educational Benefits

Offered

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

Yes

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Research rotation

Not available

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

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

Hospice/home care experience

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

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)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Yes

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
Disability insurance
Disability insurance for HIV

Fully Paid by Institution

Salary Compensation

$67K-$75K

PGY-1 through PGY-4

PGY-1

$67,047

PGY-2

$69,529

PGY-3

$72,362

PGY-4

$74,942

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days20

Sick DaysNGO

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

60 days

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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Safety Index

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Climate Index

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Property Price to Income Ratio

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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

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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