University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program
About This Program
The program offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience at a standalone children's hospital as well as within a large university setting. We have two active Children's Oncology Group sites as well as a large cohort of sickle cell, hemophilia, and other non-malignant patients, which will provide a varied and comprehensive clinical experience. - We are committed to help fellows achieve clinical excellence. Fellows will have inpatient and outpatient experiences in Hematology/Oncology as wel
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Melissa Ann Acquazzino, MD, MS
Univ of Nebraska Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Miranda Downing
Univ of Nebraska Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Nebraska Med Ctr
Ped Hematology/Oncology Pgm
982168 Nebraska Med Ctr
Omaha, NE 68198
984285 Nebraska Med Ctr
Omaha, NE 68198-4285
987400 Nebraska Med Ctr
Omaha, NE 68198-7400
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 25, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 28, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 17, 2026 - Oct 19, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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 HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 20-180 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.