University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program
About This Program
As Nebraska's only academic ophthalmology program, we serve as the state's tertiary referral center, offering exposure to diverse and complex pathology rarely seen elsewhere in the region. Our surgical training is anchored by a strong cataract volume tradition, with PGY-4 residents operating extensively at the VA hospital-less than a mile from campus-building exceptional surgical skill and independence. Residents care for both urban and rural populations, reflecting Nebraska's full demographic b
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Shannon Lynch, MD, BS
Univ of Nebraska Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Jennifer Cornwell
Univ of Nebraska Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Nebraska Med Ctr
Ophthalmology Pgm
985540 Nebraska Med Ctr
Omaha, NE 68198-5540
984285 Nebraska Med Ctr
Omaha, NE 68198-4285
8303 Dodge St
Omaha, NE 68114
8301 Dodge St
Omaha, NE 68114-4199
4101 Woolworth Ave
Omaha, NE 68105-3012
987400 Nebraska Med Ctr
Omaha, NE 68198-7400
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
Does not offer open house or 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)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 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: Clinical experience in the US
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 4
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.